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Robot 6 • The Aerial Tram

Developing & Deploying…

End of the Cable Line
Program the RCX to beep, pause for passenger unloading, and then
reverse direction when the touch sensors are depressed.

Putting it All Together

All of the sub-assemblies are built and are ready to be put together. This last step will put the final
touches on the Aerial Tram.

Make sure that the electrical Attach the light sensor Make sure that each end of
wires are plugged in to the wire to Input Port 2. the cable wire is securely tied
assigned RCX ports and all to the back of chairs or
Attach the motor output
pieces are snapped together “towers,” and that the
wire to Output Port B.
firmly. “towers” secure enough to
Attach the front bumper offset the weight of the RCX
touch sensor wire to traveling on the cable wire.
Input Port 1. Place the Aerial Tram on the

Attach the back bumper wire in the groove of the
touch sensor wire to pulley, and align the wheel.
Input Port 3.

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