Downloading a Blocks Project to a Selected Slot in VEXcode V5 – VEX Library

The VEX V5 Brain has eight slots to store downloaded programs. You can choose which slot to use by setting the slot within VEXcode V5.

Screenshot of V5 Blocks tutorial interface showing various programming blocks and options for coding VEX robotics. The layout includes blocks for movement, control, and sensors, illustrating how to create a program visually.

The Slot icon is located next to the Project Name.

Screenshot of a VEX V5 Blocks tutorial showing various programming blocks and their functionalities in a visual programming environment.

Select the Slot icon to change which slot to download the project to on the VEX V5 Brain.

Screenshot of V5 Blocks programming interface showing various coding blocks and their arrangement, illustrating the tutorial content for V5 Category Description under Blocks Tutorials.

Select the Download button to download the project to the select slot. Keep in mind that downloading will replace the previous program using the selected slot.

Screenshot of a VEX V5 Blocks programming interface, showcasing various programming blocks and options available for users in the context of a tutorial.

Run your program by selecting it from the main menu the VEX V5 Brain. The Project Name will also appear in the main menu to help recall which program slot is being used.

Note: The main menu screen only shows slots 1, 2, and 3. For programs that are downloaded to slots 4-8, first select the "Programs" folder.