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ATI LEGO ROBOLAB. Steps To Getting Started. ROBOLAB Introduction. Robots are built around the RCX programmable LEGO brick that is used to control motors and lights, and to sense temperature, light and touch.
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ATI LEGO ROBOLAB Steps To Getting Started
ROBOLAB Introduction • Robots are built around the RCX programmable LEGO brick that is used to control motors and lights, and to sense temperature, light and touch. • RoboLab software uses icons to maximize features of the RCX brick, while providing an easy-to-use programming environment. • The two modes are Pilot & Inventor.
Program In RoboLaband Download to RCX The Programmer button brings you to the Main screen where both the Pilot & Inventor software sections with 4 levels are available. Program is downloaded via IR tower to the RCX where the robot can then interact with its environment.
Programming Using Pilot • Pilot is an easy design template. • It is the introductory phase which uses a click & choose interface template that can easily be modified.
Click and Choose Change • All Pilot programs are correctly structured. • The program may give surprising results.
Programming Using Inventor • Programming is picking & placing command icons & stringing them together. • Inventor is more versatile as it gives limitless options for programming.
Inventor Level 4 • Loops • Conditionals • Multi – tasking • Almost unlimited