Downloading and Running a Blocks Project in VEXcode V5 – VEX Library

Downloading and running a project with VEXcode V5 is as easy as four steps.

Screenshot of VEX V5 Blocks programming interface showing a tutorial example with code blocks arranged for a robotics project, demonstrating how to use blocks for programming tasks.

First, save the project ( MacOS, Windows, or ChromeOS) and choose which of the Brain’s slots to download to.

Screenshot of VEX V5 Blocks programming interface showing various coding blocks for robotics tutorials, illustrating the layout and available options for users learning to program with VEX V5.

Next, connect the Brain and check that its icon is green and the Download and other icons are white.

Screenshot of a VEX V5 Blocks programming tutorial, displaying a user interface with blocks arranged for programming a robot, showcasing various coding elements and options available for users.

Then, select Download to download the project to the Brain’s selected slot.

Note: The Download, Run, and Stop icons will turn briefly gray until the download is complete.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 Blocks programming interface, showcasing a coding project with various blocks arranged to control a robot, illustrating the tutorial content for V5 Blocks in the VEX Knowledge Base.

Finally, select Run to start the project while your robot is still connected to your computer.

Screenshot of a VEX V5 Blocks programming interface, displaying a sample code structure for educational purposes in a tutorial on using blocks for robotics programming.

Or, disconnect the robot from the computer and run the project by selecting it on the Brain.

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.

Screenshot of VEX V5 Blocks programming interface showing various programming blocks and their connections, illustrating a tutorial for creating programs in the V5 robotics system.

Select your program.