Creating a New Arm Blocks Project in VEXcode EXP – VEX Library

When using a 6-Axis Robotic Arm without an EXP Brain, you are directly connecting the 6-Axis Arm to your computer.

You can use the 6-Axis Robotic Arm with both Blocks and Python projects. This article will show you how to open a new Blocks project for a direct connection to the 6-Axis Robotic Arm.

Diagram illustrating the steps to create an Arm project in CTE (Career and Technical Education), featuring labeled components and connections for clarity.

To get started, open up VEXcode EXP.

Diagram illustrating the steps for creating an Arm project in CTE (Career and Technical Education), featuring labeled components and connections essential for project setup.

In the top-left, select File.

Diagram illustrating the steps to create an Arm project in Career and Technical Education, featuring labeled components and connections for clarity.

In the dropdown menu, select New Blocks Project.

Diagram illustrating the steps to create an Arm project in CTE, featuring labeled components and connections for clarity in the process.

In the pop-up window, select 6-Axis Arm.

Diagram illustrating the steps for creating an Arm project in Career and Technical Education, featuring labeled components and processes involved in the project development.

VEXcode EXP's logo in the top left will change to CTE. You're now able to code the 6-Axis Arm in VEXcode EXP.