Fling

Fling is the VEX IQ Hero Bot used in the VIQRC 21-22 Pitching In Playground.

Robot Overview

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

Motor Groups

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
Intake Motor intake_motor	The intake allows the robot to take in Balls to be launched by the catapult arm, or reverse the intake to spin Balls out and away from the intake. The intake motor starts at 0 degrees and will collect a Ball when spun forward for 180 degrees, and eject a Ball when spun in reverse for 180 degrees.
Catapult Motor catapult_motor	The catapult motor allows the robot to launch Balls into goals and score a low hang from the Hanging Bar. The catapult motor starts at 0 degrees in the raised position. The catapult arm is level at 2600 degrees and all the way down at 5000 degrees.
Catapult Arm Tension Motor catapult_tension_motor	The catapult arm tension motor allows the robot to launch Balls different distances across the field. The default tension is set to 90 degrees.

Components and Features

Component or Feature	Use	API Documentation
Drivetrain	Moves and turns the robot.	Blocks - Python
Catapult Intake Motor	Launches Balls that the robot has picked up.	Blocks - Python
Catapult Motor	Raises and lowers the arm. This allows the robot to release Balls from some of the dispensers and reach over the barrier to touch the contact zone at the end of a match.	Blocks - Python
Catapult Arm Tension Motor	Allows the robot to launch Balls different distances across the field.	Blocks - Python
Bumper Switch	Detects when a Ball is loaded in the Intake.	Blocks - Python
Color Sensor	Detects the color of Balls.	Blocks - Python
Distance Sensor	Detects how far a Ball is from the front of the robot.	Blocks - Python
Brain Timer	Tracks elapsed time since the project started.	Blocks - Python

Playgrounds

Playground	Description
VIQRC 21-22 Pitching In	Collect and launch Balls in the VIQRC 21-22 Virtual Skills field.