Byte

Byte is the VEX IQ Hero Bot used in the VIQRC 23-24 Full Volume Playground.

Robot Overview

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

Motor Groups

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
Arm Motor Group arm_motor_group	The arm can be raised and lowered. This allows the robot to do things like transport game objects. The arm motor group starts at 0 degrees and will be fully raised when spun forward for 1300 degrees.
Intake Motor Group intake_motor_group	The intake can be spun forward and in reverse. This allows the robot to collect and score game objects. The intake motor group starts at 0 degrees and will collect a Block when spun forward for 90 degrees, and score or drop a Block when spun in reverse for 90 degrees.

Components and Features

Component or Feature	Use	API Documentation
Drivetrain	Moves and turns the robot.	Blocks - Python
Arm Motor Group	Raises and lowers the arm. This allows the robot to transport game objects.	Blocks - Python
Intake Motor Group	Spins the two wheels at the front of the robot. This allows Blocks to be picked up off the ground.	Blocks - Python
Bumper Switch	Detects when an object is loaded in the Intake.	Blocks - Python
Front Distance Sensor	Detects how far an object is from the front of the robot.	Blocks - Python
Front Optical Sensor	Detects whether an object is in the Intake.	Blocks - Python
Brain Timer	Tracks elapsed time since the project started.	Blocks - Python

Playgrounds

Playground	Description
VIQRC 23-24 Full Volume	Move Blocks into goals in the VIQRC 23-24 Virtual Skills field.