TrackerBot

Designed by: William Sellery

This is a simple to assemble VEX linetracking oriented bot designed for classroom use, aided by the simple to use VEX ecosystem. The tracker bot featues a full suite of sensors such as

• IMU
• (2x) Optical Sensors
• (3x) Linetracking (IR) Sensors
• Distance Sensor

Step 1

Install the IMU as shown below, using a dark blue screw and nut.

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Step 2

Install the Distance Sensor as shown using two dark blue screws. []

Step 3

Install one 5.5w motor with two red screws as shown below. [] []

Step 4

Install the second 5.5w motor with two red screws in the orientation shown below. []

Step 5

Install 5 gears on the right chassis in the orientation shown below. []

Step 6

Repeat step 5 on the left side of the chassis []

Step 7

Install the 3 linetracking sensors in the middle three mounting holes as shown below. Use purple screws and mount the sensors with a 1/2in spacer.

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Step 8

Install the two optical sensors using two purple screws and a .5 inch spacer in the position shown below. []

Step 9

Position the vex brain in the position shown below. []

Step 10

Install the brain clips to each side of the vex brain. []

Step 11

Screw in the two standoffs on each side using screws from below. []

Step 12

Attaching the handle.

Screw in the metal C-channel to the top of the two standoffs using two orange screws. []

Step 13

Slide in the battery over the two motorss

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