VEx IQ Level 1

Course Outline

Class 1: Vex IQ Introduction: Introduce the students to vex iq, the components, and the terminology. Project: Base bot.
Class 2: Learn Gears and Gear Ratios. Project: 3 Speed Car.
Class 3: Learn gears and chain. Project: Ferris Wheel.
Class 4: Learn Bevel Gears. Project: Teacup ride
Class 5: Learn Gearboxes. Project: Flywheel
Class 6: Learn Pneumatics.  Project: The full pneumatics setup and then a free build using a piston
Class 7: Learn different types of lifts. Project: Scissor Lift.
Class 8: Learn PTO system, motor sharing. Project: apply PTO system to the ferris wheel.
Class 9: Project: Six-Legged Insect Robots
Class 10: Project: World War I Aircraft
Class 11: Project: The elevator
Lesson 12: Learn the usage of Flywheel. Project: Pingpong shooter.
Lesson 13: Learn the mechanical mechanism of catapult. Project: Catapult shooter.
Lesson 14: Project forklift
Lesson 15: Learn the principles of pulleys through a tower crane project. Project: Tower Crane

Class Schedule:

15 lessons,  2 hours per class, Tuition $1050

  • Monday:4:15–6:15pm
  • Tuesday (Los Altos):6:30–8:30pm
  • Thursday (Los Altos):6:45–8:45pm
  • Saturday:9:00–11:00am
  • Sunday:10:00am–12:00pm

1340 S De Anza Blvd suite 104/102, San Jose, CA 95129

Office Phone Number :1 (408) 352-5488

Email: stemlab@loveustar.com