GE110 -- Lab 1
Fall 2003
Overview
In this lab you will be introduced to the LEGO RCX and the Robolab language
by assembling a Tracker and completing the Pilot Training Missions.
Pre-laboratory Activity
- With your partner, checkout a LEGO MindStorms kit from EECS Tech.
Support on the third floor of the Science Building.
- Obtain 6 AA batteries.
Laboratory Investigation
- Install the Robolab software onto your laptop computer.
- Begin by running PC-install.exe from the supplied
Robolab 2.5.2 CD.
- Accept the default option to run the training missions from your
computer.
- If you do not have Apple's QuickTime, you may wish to
get the latest
version from Apple's web site. Otherwise the Robolab installer
will offer to install an old version. (You should already have a
current version of QuickTime if you are using the standard MSOE
laptop image.
- Copy the three .dll files in the Engine
folder into the main Robolab folder (where Robolab.exe
is located).
- Organize your LEGO MindStorms set using your gray parts tray.
- If it is not already running, launch the Robolab software from the Start
menu.
- Select the Setup and work through it.
- Work through the first Robolab Pilot Training mission. (Select Training
Missions from the main menu and the select Programmer Pilot 1.)
- Demonstrate your mission to your lab instructor (before next
lab period).
Report
None.
Acknowledgement
This assignment was developed by
Professor Chuck Kocourek
and updated by Drs. Chris Taylor
and Eric Durant.