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LEGO SPIKE move_tank Maneuver Studio

Master the LEGO SPIKE Prime `move_tank` method by balancing left and right motor speeds. Try curated presets for spins, curves, and pivots, fine-tune velocities, visualize wheel tracks, and generate Python snippets annotated for student practice.

📊 Maneuver Insights

Path Type--
Curvature Radius--
Heading Change--
Center Distance--
Wheel Distances--

Coaching Notes

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🔬 move_tank insight:

Tank drive lets each wheel run independently. Equal speeds drive straight, mismatched speeds create arcs, and opposite speeds create spins. Use this studio to predict outcomes before running a robot on the floor.

The LEGO SPIKE Python documentation outlines how move_tank() takes individual left/right velocity percentages and optional braking modes. Review it with students to reinforce how different velocity combinations affect the chassis and to emphasize safety when commanding high-speed spins.

🛠️ Maneuver Controls

Circumference: -- cm per rotation
⚖️ Velocity Controls

Set left and right motor velocities (percent of maximum). Toggle link to mirror adjustments.

-100 50% 100
-100 50% 100
0 keeps the robot moving until you stop it manually.
💡 Classroom Tip:

Tape the floor and mark wheel tracks with washable markers to compare predicted spins, pivots, and curves. Encourage students to record values and observations.

💻 Python Code for Your Robot

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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