Disco

Disco is the VEX V5 Hero Bot used in the V5RC 22-23 Spin Up Playground.

Robot Overview

Disco supports standard VR controls and sensors such as the Inertial Sensor and Brain Timer, with additional Disco-specific features covered in Robot-Specific Blocks and Robot-Specific Python.

Motor Groups

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
Intake Motor Group intake_motor_group	The intake motor group allows the robot to collect and score Discs. At the top of the intake is a set of two wheels that can be used to spin the rollers. By spinning the intake motor group while the wheels are contacting the roller, the roller will spin and change color.

Components and Features

Component or Feature	Use	API Documentation
Drivetrain	Moves and turns the robot.	Blocks - Python
Intake Motor	Rotates the two wheels at the front of the robot. This allows Discs to be picked up off the ground.	Blocks - Python
Line Tracker Sensor	Detects the position of Discs within the intake and how many Discs are currently inside the intake.	Blocks - Python
Distance Sensor	Returns the distance an object is from the front of the robot.	Blocks - Python
Optical Sensor	Detects if an object is close to the intake rollers.	Blocks - Python
GPS Sensor	Returns the robot’s current position and heading on the Playground.	Blocks - Python
Brain Timer	Tracks elapsed time since the project started.	Blocks - Python

Playgrounds

Playground	Description
V5RC 22-23 Spin Up	Score Discs and Rollers in the V5RC 22-23 Virtual Skills field.