Mobile Robotics VMX/Titan Workshop Kit

Teach and demonstrate the Controller Area Network to your students with this robust and powerful robotics training kit. This kit includes the Titan Quad Motor Controller a powerful, 4-channel CAN-based motor controller with a built-in fuse-box (for DC motors up to 20A), and the VMX Robotics Controller a Linux-based computing platform with software tools and features enabling access to cutting-edge sensors.

Mobile Robotics VMX/Titan Workshop Kit Training

This is a general introduction on building an autonomous mobile robot using this kit. 

• • Day 1 - Getting started - 3:00:00
    • Getting started
      • Competition Overview and Requirements
      • Introduction to the World Skills Collection
      • Hardware Construction Tips and Tricks
  • Day 2 - Building a basic robot - 2:57:00
    1. Mechanical Build
       • Base Structure (Drive System)
       • Drive Type and Working Principles
       • 3 wheeled omni drive build  
       • Sample Training Platform
    2. Electrical build
       • Sample wiring of the Electrical System
  • Day 3 - Programming in Java - 2:50:00
    
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Starting Java
    • Example Projects for WorldsSkills-https://github.com/studica/WorldSkills-Example-Projects
    • Configuring and Testing the SR Camera
  • Day 4 - Core Programming - 2:59:00
    
    • Creating a Sample Project (Java)
    • Basic Digital I/O
    • Cobra Line Sensor Board
    • Sharp I/R Sensor
    • Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
    • Basic Control of a DC Motor
    • Basic Control of a Servo Motor
    • Adding the Shuffleboard user Interface to see data
  • Day 5 - Design of a Basic Robot Control System - 2:33:00
    • Introduction to Programming the IMU (NavX)
    • Gamepad Setup to Control and test robot functionality.
    • Introduction to Vision with the SR Camera
    • Introduction to the Quick Driver Console
    • Driving the Base Robo
    • Review of Configuring the Titan QUAD