## Day 1
- **Introduction to Robotics**
- Overview of robotics, VRC (VEX Robotics Competition), and FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition).
- **Mechanical Components**
- Shafts: Pitch Capped Shafts, Pitch Motor Shafts, Rubber Shaft Collars, Shaft Spacers, Washers.
- Gears: Function, arrangement, directionality, and limitations.
- Sprockets & Chains/Tank Treads: Uses, assembly, and operational tips.
- Pulleys: Uses, belt options, and limitations.
- **Wheels and Traction**
- Discussion on wheel traction and its impact on robot movement and turning.
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## Day 2
- **VEX IQ Brain (Robot Controller)**
- Inserting and removing the battery.
- Turning the Brain on/off.
- Exploring Brain settings and menus.
- **Controller Setup**
- Pairing the controller with the Brain.
- Calibrating the Brain.
- Exploring controller buttons and LEDs.
- **Motor and Sensor Integration**
- Connecting and testing a smart motor.
- Using the Drive program to observe motor behavior.
- Adding and testing a bumper switch sensor.
- **Building**
- Accessing and following VEX IQ Basebot build instructions.
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## Day 3
- **Driving Practice**
- Trying the Drive program with different drive options.
- **Advanced Building**
- Building the Clawbot using official instructions.
- **Hands-on Exercises**
- Exercise 1: Drive the Clawbot to push the red block from its stand.
- Exercise 2: Drive the Clawbot to pick up a green block and drop it in the goal zone.
- Exercise 3: Drive the Clawbot to pick up a purple block and drop it in the goal zone.
- Exercise 4: Drive the Clawbot to pick up a block, drop it in the goal zone, and do partial parking.
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## Day 4
- **Programming Introduction**
- Downloading and installing VEXcode Blocks.
- Introduction to VEXcode Blocks programming environment.
- **Programming Basics**
- Writing and managing basic programs.
- Commands: Go Forward, Go Reverse, Make Turns.
- **Sensor Integration**
- Programming with Bumper Switch, Distance Sensor, Optical Sensors, and Touch LED.
- **Logic and Loops**
- Using "Wait until..." loop and "If...then..." statements.
- Introduction to algorithms.
- **Hands-on Exercises**
- Exercise 1–4: Program the Clawbot to perform the same block-moving and parking tasks as Day 3.
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## Day 5
- **Advanced Concepts**
- Speed and Torque.
- Gear Ratios.
- **Driving Skills Challenge**
- 60-second game with two drivers per team (driver switch at 25 seconds).
- Scoring: 1 point (green block), 2 points (purple block), 5 points (red block or parking).
- **Autonomous Skills Challenge**
- 60-second game, no drivers.
- Scoring same as above.
- **Teamwork Challenge**
- 60-second game, two teams paired randomly, two drivers per team.
- Scoring: Highest average points wins.
- **VEX IQ Competition Overview**
- Regional matches (Oct 24 – Jan 25).
- State Finals (Mar 25).
- Worlds (May 25).
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