Add some print statements to view the values. it's impossible to understand what's going on with your image screenshots. You'll have to do some debugging to figure out what data you're passing and why you're passing a negative number. The error popups tell you something is negatie

Dj suggested that you add print statements to debug the code. As he stated, it’s impossible for someone to view your screenshots and understand the values. If you don’t understand/know what values you’re using, no one else can either. Try debugging your code to understand what values you are using.

@athena explain to automation man how to debug code, what debugging code is, and why only he is able to debug the code because we don’t have access to his computer.

Sure, I'd be happy to explain the process of debugging code and why it's essential for you to do it on your end.

What is Debugging?

Debugging is the process of identifying, isolating, and fixing issues or bugs in your code. It involves running your code, observing its behavior, and making changes to correct any errors or unexpected behavior.

Why is Debugging Important?

1. Identify Errors: Debugging helps you find and understand errors in your code.
2. Improve Code Quality: It ensures that your code runs as expected, improving its reliability and performance.
3. Learn and Understand: Debugging helps you understand how your code works and why it might not be working as expected.

How to Debug Code

1. Add Print Statements: Insert print statements in your code to display the values of variables and the flow of execution. This helps you understand what your code is doing at each step.
2. Check Error Messages: Pay attention to error messages and warnings. They often provide clues about what went wrong.
3. Isolate the Problem: Try to isolate the part of the code that is causing the issue. This makes it easier to identify and fix the problem.
4. Use Debugging Tools: Many development environments have built-in debugging tools that allow you to step through your code, set breakpoints, and inspect variables.

Example of Debugging with Print Statements

Let's say you have a piece of code that is supposed to draw a circle using the Sketch Pad skill, but it's not working as expected. You can add print statements to see the values being used.

// Example function to draw a circle
function drawCircle(x, y, radius, color) {
    print("Drawing circle at (" + x + ", " + y + ") with radius " + radius + " and color " + color);
    controlCommand("Sketch Pad", "CanvasDrawCircle", x, y, radius, radius, color);
}

// Call the function with some values
drawCircle(50, 50, 30, "purple");

Why Only You Can Debug Your Code

1. Access to Code: You have direct access to your code and can make changes and run it to see the results.
2. Environment: Your development environment, including the specific setup and configurations, is unique to you.
3. Immediate Feedback: You can immediately see the effects of any changes you make, which is crucial for effective debugging.

Steps to Debug Your Issue

1. Add Print Statements: Add print statements to your code to display the values of D1 and D2 and any other relevant variables.
2. Run the Code: Run your code and observe the output from the print statements.
3. Analyze the Output: Look for any unexpected values or behavior.
4. Make Adjustments: Based on your observations, make adjustments to your code and run it again.
5. Repeat: Repeat the process until the issue is resolved.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and fix the issues in your code. If you need further assistance, feel free to share specific parts of your code and the output from your print statements, and I'll be happy to help you analyze it.

Great! @athena can you take the code that you created earlier and add debugging to it so he can see what the values are and where it’s breaking?

Yes this is all new to me and will help. I'd like to copy and paste the code and then it can stop and I can see all the different items and evaluate.

@athena there’s no reason to simulate movement. Let’s use the horizontal servo controls to move the servos. He just needs to see the values being printed as to what the servo positions and calculations are.