Swish

Swish is the VEX IQ Hero Bot used in the VIQRC 24-25 Rapid Relay Playground.

Robot Overview

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

Motor Groups

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
Intake Motor intake_motor	The intake motor can be spun forward and in reverse to collect Balls and place them onto the catapult. The intake motor must be spinning before coming into contact with a Ball to pick it up.
Catapult Motor Group catapult_group	The catapult arm motor group is used to launch Balls that the robot has picked up. To pick up a Ball, the catapult arm must be lowered by at least 1350 degrees. When the catapult arm is raised or released by any distance, it automatically moves to its maximum height for launching Balls.

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 Balls to be picked up off the ground.	Blocks - Python
Catapult Motor Group	Launches Balls that the robot has picked up.	Blocks - Python
Rear Distance Sensor	Detects how far the robot’s rear is from the Goal Wall.	Blocks - Python
Intake Optical Sensor	Detects whether a Ball is in the intake.	Blocks - Python
Brain Timer	Tracks elapsed time since the project started.	Blocks - Python

Playgrounds

Playground	Description
VIQRC 24-25 Rapid Relay	Collect and launch Balls in the VIQRC 24-25 Virtual Skills field.