Using the Playground Window in VEXcode VR – VEX Library

VEXcode VR Playground showing the virtual robot, playground view, and block toolbox

VEXcode VR provides many different virtual Playgrounds as programming environments for the VR Robot.

Understanding the Activities Button

Playground window with the virtual robot, controls, and sensor data during a VEXcode VR project run

The VR Robot is accompanied by several activities available for teachers and students. Click the “Activities” button on the top right corner of the Playground window.

This will open your web browser to education.vex.com/vr.

Read the Using Activities - VEXcode VR article to learn more about how to use these activities.

How to Close the Playground Window

Playground window with the VR robot, sensor readings, and project controls during a simulation run

Selecting “Close” will close the Playground window and stop the current project from running.

How to Hide/Show the Playground Window

VEXcode VR Playground showing the virtual robot and coding workspace

Select the “Hide” button to collapse the Playground window. This will still keep the gold toolbar at the top of the Playground window visible.

To view the full Playground again, select the “Show” button.

How to Expand/Shrink the Playground Window

Playground window displaying the virtual robot, its coordinates, and sensor readings while a project runs

The Playground window begins at a smaller size by default. If you want to expand the Playground window, select the “Expand” button at the top left corner.

Playground window showing the virtual robot, driving controls, and sensor data displays

To shrink the Playground window back to the original size, select the “Shrink” button on the top left corner.