Snapshot

Snapshot is the VEX IQ Hero Bot used in the VIQRC 22-23 Slapshot Playground.

Robot Overview

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

Motor Groups

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
Arm Motor arm_motor	The arm allows the robot to release Discs from some of the dispensers and reach over the barrier to touch the contact zone at the end of a match.
Intake Motor intake_motor	The intake allows the robot to take in Discs, or reverse the intake to spin the Discs out and away from the intake and score them. The intake motor starts at 0 degrees and will collect a Disc when spun forward for 180 degrees, and score or drop a Disc when spun in reverse for 180 degrees.

Components and Features

Component or Feature	Use	API Documentation
Drivetrain	Moves and turns the robot.	Blocks - Python
Arm Motor	Raises and lowers the arm. This allows the robot to release Discs from some of the dispensers and reach over the barrier to touch the contact zone at the end of a match.	Blocks - Python
Intake Motor	Spins the two wheels at the front of the robot. This allows Discs to be picked up off the ground.	Blocks - Python
Intake Bumper Switch	Detects when a Disc is loaded in the Intake.	Blocks - Python
Front Distance Sensor	Detects how far a Disc is from the front of the robot.	Blocks - Python
Front Optical Sensor	Detects whether a Disc is in the Intake.	Blocks - Python
Brain Timer	Tracks elapsed time since the project started.	Blocks - Python

Playgrounds

Playground	Description
VIQRC 22-23 Slapshot	Collect and score Discs in the VIQRC 22-23 Virtual Skills field.