Preface
This programming guide has been developed to provide students with positive experiences in robotics engineering and
programming. With the assistance of this guide, students will learn to use the TETRIX® PRIME parts to construct different
robots while learning about programming with the PULSE controller. After using this guide, students should be able to use
the TETRIX PRIME parts to construct a robot of their own design.
Grade Level Appropriateness
The activities used in this guide are targeted toward middle school students. With some additional instruction, upper-
elementary students should be able to successfully complete the activities. Additionally, secondary teachers could use
these parts to provide an exploratory experience in engineering.
Using This Guide
The activities in this guide build upon each other. The activities should be completed in the order in which they are
presented. Concepts explored in one activity might not be repeated in later activities, but students could be required to
understand the concepts in order to be most successful.
Safety Information
Mechanical
• Keep fingers, hair, and loose articles of clothing clear of gears and moving parts.
• Never pick up the robot while it is moving or the servo motors are running.
Electrical
• Make sure the power is turned off when the robot is not in operation.
• Do not operate the robot in a wet environment.
• Always power down the robot before making any changes.
• Use caution when working with bare wires to avoid creating a short circuit situation.
• Route wires carefully, and secure them if necessary to avoid damage to the wire or its insulation.
• Mount the battery pack securely.
2 Getting Started
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