To install VEXcode V5 on a Mac computer, first determine and download the appropriate installer for your system. Follow these steps to identify the correct installer and install VEXcode V5 on your macOS device.
Download the Installer
On your Mac computer, select the Apple icon.
Select About This Mac from the dropdown menu.
If your computer says it has an Intel processor, you will need to download the Intel installer.
If your computer says it has an Apple chip, you will need to download the Apple Silicon installer.
Go to code.vex.com and scroll down to Download VEXcode Now: and select V5 > beneath VEXcode Blocks or VEXcode Text.
If your computer uses an Intel processor, select Download for Mac (Intel).
If your computer uses an Apple chip, select Download for Mac (Apple Silicon).
Install VEXcode V5
Once you have downloaded the correct installer for your Mac computer, double-click on the installer to begin the installation process.
The End User License Agreement will appear. Once you have read through the EULA, select Agree.
Once the installer has finished loading, the installation screen will open.
Click and drag the VEXcode V5 application to the Applications folder.
If a dialog box asks you if you want to replace an existing VEXcode V5, select Replace.
Access your Applications folder and select VEXcode V5.
Begin working in VEXcode V5.
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Create a new project to get started with coding in VEXcode V5!
- Name and save your project (macOS, Windows, Chromebook).
- Configure your motors, drivetrain (with or without the Gyro Sensor), 3-Wire Devices, and controller.
- For help in understanding the blocks, access the Help feature.