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Chapter 4: Preparing to Compete


Lesson 1: Mechanics of a VEX Robotics Competition Match

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Section
  • Identify why the Competition Template is required to be used in a VEX Robotics Competition

Summary

Summary Section

In Lesson 1 you will learn that a VEX Robotics Competition match has two alliances (red and blue) made up of two teams each, that compete in an autonomous portion and a driver control portion. Each match is regulated by a Field Control System (FCS) to ensure that all robots start and end at the appropriate times. This video covers the mechanics of a match in order to explain why the use of a Competition Template is required in a VEX Robotics Competition Match. 

Ready to move to the next video? Watch Lesson 2: Using the Blocks Competition Template next. 

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