Downloading and Running a Blocks Project in VEXcode V5

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Select your program.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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