Have you explored the new Hero Bot, “Byte”, designed for the '23-'24 VIQRC game, Full Volume? Available on builds.vex.com, the Hero Bot is a great tool for VIQRC teams to get a foot in the door of the competition by allowing them to build a competitive robot from the get-go.
In order to control Byte effectively, you’ll need to configure the drive motors, the lift arm, and the intake rollers. We’re excited to share that the relevant code has been published recently!
Please refer to the Coding Byte Article. It offers an efficient way to gain control of Byte immediately after assembly, without the necessity of an in-depth understanding of the code. This resource includes configurations for motors and sensors, making it a valuable tool for getting Byte up and running swiftly. Let us know if there is anything else we can do!
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Hey y’all, I wanted to extend this new and exciting information. V5 and IQ both have new Pneumatics Kits! Pneumatics provide a strong, swift linear motion, enhancing the abilities of your students’ robots and offering real-world industry experience. With these Pneumatics, competition teams and users will be able to do more and take their robot to the next level, while learning industry practice with pneumatic systems!
Concerned about where to start? No problem! We have also created content around these kits to allow new users to understand their kit components, create their own system, and code and control it effectively!
Content supporting the V5 Pneumatics Kit are listed below;
Content supporting the IQ Pneumatics Kit are listed below;
Let us know if there is anything else you would like to see, or if you need any help getting started with your pneu pneumatics!
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Happy Motor Month Maugust, we’ve got two new articles surrounding the IQ Smart Motor!
Attention you tech savvy folk, a new article just dropped. Understanding IQ Smart Motor Performance details the characteristics and specifications employed by our near and dear IQ Smart Motor. Check it out if you are looking to explore this motor further not only for the kick of it, but to elevate your competitive edge as well!
Additionally, Understanding and Mounting the IQ Smart Motor has also been created and published! This article is a great asset for those just starting out with building in VEX IQ, and takes into consideration all the elements that come into play with mounting an IQ Motor! Check it out if you or a loved one have any questions regarding mounting a motor, as it is styled as a question - solution article.
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Awesome Matt! Thanks for sharing! 
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CAD files have just been added to the product page of the new V5 Pneumatics Kit! CAD is a great way for you or your team to build your robot design in the virtual world, before spending any time / resources in the real world building a physical robot. How do you foresee yourself using these files? I know I’ll be using these to generate more 3D builds so anyone can use them and lower the bar of entry even further!
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