ROBOTC for Cortex and PIC is a complete solution for programming with the either the VEX Cortex Micro Controller or the VEX PIC Micro Controller V0.5 within a single application. It includes an operating system for the Micro Controller and a Windows-based environment for developing and debugging programs.
Some of features include:
Over 50 Sample Programs with detailed comments that students can learn from
Comprehensive integrated help system embedded into the software
Uses the same programming interface as MicrosoftÕs Visual Studio allowing students to learn how to work in an industry standard programming interface
True Source Code Editor with smart indenting, code completion, and auto formatting
Comes complete with an interactive Real-Time Debugger that displays all program variables on an easy to interpret screen
Enables the programmer to set program breakpoints at various points in the program or single step through the program executing the code one line at a time allowing efficient program debugging
Multi-tasking enables simultaneous execution of several different independent "threads" within a single program
Free, always-available webinars to support student learning offered through Carnegie-Mellon's Robotics Academy
Comprehensive forum support
Comprehensive curriculum available though the Robotics Academy
Software features:
Multi-tasking
Wireless Downloading
Wireless Debugging
Real-time Debugger
Single Step Debugging
Online control of motors, sensors
Sound Output
C Programming
C-language
Drag-and-drop GUI
C-language Source Code Editor
C-language grammar correction
PC Compatibility
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Note: The only version of ROBOTC for Cortex and PIC approved for use with the Cortex is 2.20.1 BETA. Using previous versions may permanently damage the Cortex Microcontroller.