Using Python Example Projects and Templates in VEXcode V5 – VEX Library

Example projects and Templates are a great resource if you are just getting started with VEXcode V5 and want to explore different robot behaviors. Example projects and Templates also allow you to observe how different commands in VEXcode V5 are used.

Using Python Example Projects

Examples of file open methods in Python, illustrating different ways to open files with code snippets for better understanding in V5 Python tutorials.

To open an Example Project, ensure that you have a Python Text Project open. Then select the File menu and choose Open Examples.

A list of Python tutorials categorized under V5, showcasing various examples and topics covered in the tutorials, including code snippets and descriptions for better understanding.

Icons for many different Example Projects will be shown. Each icon represents a different project and is colored according to the command categories.

Filter bar interface for V5 Python tutorials, displaying various filtering options to help users navigate and select specific content related to V5 programming.

The Filter bar can be used to quickly find a specific type of example.

Graph illustrating changing velocities in a Python tutorial, showing a line chart with varying slopes representing different speeds over time.

To open any example, select one from the menu.

Graph illustrating changing velocities in a Python tutorial, showing a line chart with varying slopes representing different speeds over time.

Commands for the example base project will populate in the workspace. These commands and their parameters can be changed or removed. Additional commands can be added to modify the example project.

Green download icon representing downloadable Python tutorial resources in the V5 Category Description section.

Save and download the example to try it on your robot.

Using Templates

Screenshot of a template filter in Python, illustrating the filtering options available for V5 category descriptions in the VEX Robotics knowledge base.

There is also a special type of example called a Template.

Screenshot of a VEX V5 device configuration interface, illustrating the setup process for Python programming tutorials.

Templates have a special icon and are used to create a blank project with a preset device configuration.

Edited template for Python tutorials in V5 category, featuring code snippets and instructional text for users to follow along with programming concepts.

If using a standard robot build, like the Clawbot, a Template can be used to quickly get started with a new project.

Descriptions in Python Example Projects and Templates

V5 Category Description image illustrating Python Tutorials, showcasing key concepts and examples for users learning Python programming.

Each Python Example Project and Template contains a description in the workspace. Descriptions can be used to document certain information in a project.

Screenshot of Python tutorial interface showcasing code examples and explanations for V5 category description, highlighting key features and functionalities.

In a Python Example Project, the description provides a short summary for what the project does and also lists the device configuration.

Screenshot of a template description for Python tutorials in the V5 Category, featuring key elements and layout details relevant to the tutorial content.

In a Template, the description notes which devices are listed in the configuration.