Using the Pre-Match Checklist in V5RC Virtual Skills

To begin your Virtual Skills Over Under Match, you must use the Pre-Match checklist to select your robot starting location, your robot starting direction, whether or not your robot has a preload, and the Field preload location.

For more information about Match Load Triballs, view the VRC 2023-2024 Over Under Game Manual and Appendix B - Robot Skills Challenge.

How to Choose a Starting Location

Diagram illustrating the VRC Over Under game field layout for the 2023-2024 season, showcasing zones and obstacles for VEXcode VR programming challenges in a virtual robotics environment.

When you open the VR Virtual Skills Over Under Playground, the Pre-Match Checklist will be visible. The first item in the checklist is the starting location.

The default starting location is "E". To choose a different starting location, select the Edit button in the Pre-Match Checklist.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR programming interface displaying the VRC Over Under challenge for 2023-2024, featuring a block-based coding layout designed for educational use in robotics and coding concepts.

Then select the letter that corresponds to the desired starting location.

How to Choose a Starting Direction 

Diagram illustrating the VRC Over Under game field layout for the 2023-2024 season in VEXcode VR, showcasing zones, obstacles, and scoring areas for robotics competitions.

Select the Starting Direction box in the Pre-Match Checklist. Two arrow buttons will appear beside Striker.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface displaying the programming environment for the VRC Over Under challenge (2023-2024), featuring block-based coding options and a virtual robot for educational use in STEM learning.

Select the arrow button to rotate Striker to face your chosen starting direction.

How to Select Robot Preloads and Field Preload Locations 

Diagram illustrating the VRC Over Under game field layout for the 2023-2024 season, showcasing the arrangement of obstacles and zones for VEXcode VR programming challenges.

The Robot Preload setting defaults to 'Yes.' If you do not want to start with a preload, select the toggle switch to turn it to 'No.' The preloaded Triball will removed from Striker.

Illustration of the VRC Over Under game field layout for the 2023-2024 season, showcasing the arrangement of obstacles and zones for VEXcode VR programming challenges.

To change your Field Preload Location, select the Field Preload Location Box in the Pre-Match Checklist, and then select the Edit button. 

Diagram illustrating the VRC Over Under game field layout for the 2023-2024 season, showcasing zones, scoring areas, and robot pathways in the VEXcode VR programming environment.

Next, select the number that corresponds to your desired Field Preload Location. Select the 'Done' button when you are finished.

How to Close and Reopen the Pre-Match Checklist

Diagram illustrating the VRC Over Under game field layout for the 2023-2024 season, showcasing the arrangement of obstacles and zones for VEXcode VR programming and robotics challenges.

When you open the VRC Over Under Playground, the Pre-Match Checklist will be open. After you have finished making your selections, select the 'Begin Run' button to close the Pre-Match Checklist.

Diagram illustrating the VRC Over Under game field layout for the 2023-2024 season, showcasing the arrangement of obstacles and zones for VEXcode VR programming challenges.

To reopen the Pre-Match Checklist, select the 'Starting Position' button on the left side of the Playground Window.

For additional information about using the VRC Over Under Virtual Skills Window, see this article.

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