Training #4 Quiz

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Robotics Component Quiz

Test your knowledge on robotics components and their functions with our engaging quiz! This quiz covers various aspects of robotics hardware, including motor controllers, power distribution, and sensor positioning.

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A 775 motor is added to the robot. Its position is near the RIO, and it has an encoder. What motor controller would we most likely use?

Spark MAX, Because it supports various different encoders.

Spark, because the motor is near the RIO so PWM communication can be used

Talon SRX, Because it uses CAN and has a port to plug in an encoder.

Victor SPX, because it is less expensive than a Talon

No motor controller is necessary as the 775 has a built in one

We don't have enough space for both a motor controller and a motor on a moving part. We do not need precise control of the motor. What would we do?

Forgo the motor controller and plug the motor directly into the PDP, as precise control of it is not important

Use a smaller Servo motor and plug it into the RIO

Plug 2 motors into the same controller, that way we can have just the motor on the moving part

Use a Falcon 500 Motor

What is the main difference between the power output of the VRM and PDP?

The PDP provides 12 volts, while the VRM provides only 5

The VRM is the same as the PDP, just with smaller fuses

The VRM regulates the current it supplies, while the PDP does not

The VRM is meant to power components that are sensitive to changes in power

What would most influence the position of the RIO?

The presence of sensors that use PWM

The location of the RSL

The location of the Radio

The location of the PDP

What is the main reason we tend to avoid using Spark motor controllers?

They are older controllers, and can not provide enough power for the more powerful, modern, motors

They do not have an encoder port built in

They use an older circuit that does not provide steady voltage, meaning motors will slightly speed up and slow down randomly

They are very difficult to program

They are more difficult to position

The types of connectors they use are exposed, meaning they are prone to shorting

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