VEX Programming

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(New page: There are a number of different ways to program the VEX microcontroller. == MPLabs == [http://www.microchip.com MicroChip] gives away to students and sells the [http://www.microchip.co...)
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RobotC also works with the Lego Mindstorms system.
RobotC also works with the Lego Mindstorms system.
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We have a number of [[RobotC Resources]] that you may find of use.
== WPILibrary ==
== WPILibrary ==
At the center of Easy-C is a linkable library that can be used to do robot functions.  The library makes the MPLabs C compiler easier to develop code with.
At the center of Easy-C is a linkable library that can be used to do robot functions.  The library makes the MPLabs C compiler easier to develop code with.
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== Cortex ==
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In 2009 VEX brought out the new, faster, bigger, more powerful ARM based conroller family.  You need either EasyC Pro or RobotC for Cortex to program it.
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[http://content.vexrobotics.com/docs/Cortex_UserGuide_1010.pdf  The latest Cortex User's Guide, it has all of the color codes for the status lights]
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== Code Resources ==
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One of the most popular robots to build is an Omnibot.  We have a sample of [[Omnibot Code]] for teams to use.

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