Pre-Downloading a Project Checklist for VEXcode V5 – VEX Library

Here is a list of tasks you should perform prior to downloading a VEXcode project to ensure that you have everything is ready before using your VEX V5 Brain.

Before you begin the activity, do you have each of these items ready? Check each of the following:

Are the motors plugged into the correct ports?
Are the smart cables fully inserted into all of the motors?
Is the Brain turned on?
Is the battery charged?

VEXcode V5 has example projects and templates that you can use. In the tutorial video see how you can use example projects and templates in VEXcode V5.

Diagram illustrating troubleshooting steps for V5 category, including visual cues and icons to guide users in resolving common issues.

If you have a VEX V5 Clawbot built, open the "Smart Motor Movements" example project and download the project to the VEX IQ Brain.

Diagram illustrating troubleshooting steps for V5 category, featuring labeled components and flowchart elements to guide users in resolving common issues.

If you do not have a robot built open the Printing Values example project and download the project to the VEX V5 Brain.