Vex Robotics Drivetrain Design

For 2019/2020 the VEX-EDR/V5 Competition will only compete in the following format(s): Qualification and Elimation Matches: Driver Controlled Robots (with an Autonomous period) two-team alliance works together to score points (Standing VRC rules including final rounds).
Start by pairing the VEX IQ Robot Brain with the VEX IQ Controller and running the Driver Control program. Click here to review the proper configuration included in “How to Use the Driver Control Program” and check that the Smart Motor is wired to the correct Smart Port.

General Rules:

Below are some of the general rules for the VRC Competition. Each year, there may be certain exceptions and/or additional rules.

Each team is partnered with another team, which makes up an 'alliance.' In any match, two alliances, one designated as the 'red' and the other as the 'blue' alliance, compete against each other.
The robot must be within the dimensions of an 18-inch cube.
The robot cannot contain any software or material that is now allowed by VEX Robotics.
The playing field is a 12x12 ft area consisting of foam tiles bordered by polycarbonate dividers.
Each match starts out with a 15-second autonomous period, where the robot moves solely based off of pre-programmed instructions.
The 'driver control' period starts after the autonomous period. The designated driver(s) of the team manually control their robots for 1 minute 45 seconds.
Up to 3 competitors per robot are allowed to be in their 'alliance station' or 'driver pits,' an area surrounding the field.
The main goal is to score more points than the opposing alliance.
The alliances are not allowed to go into the other alliance's protected zone.
Removing any game objects on the field before the game begins will result in a disqualification, as will intentionally damaging any game objects.

Vex Robotics Drivetrain Design

The gamepad programming design for both the autonomous and driver control modes was an iterative prototype built using the VEX V5 support package for Simulink. These algorithms included all the autonomous and semi-autonomous behaviors that could be controlled by the driver. Simulink Model for Driver Control.

Vex Robotics Driver