Starting, Downloading, and Running a VEXcode V5 C++ Project

Starting, downloading, and running C++ projects in VEXcode V5 is easy.


How to Start a C++ Project

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Launch VEXcode V5. The platform defaults to the Blocks interface.

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Select ‘File,’ then ‘New Text Project’ to open the text interface.

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Next, select the C++ project language. There is the option to start a new project in either C++ or Python. Be sure to select C++.

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The C++ interface will open.


How to Build a C++ Project

This section will show you how to create a basic C++ project using commands from the Tool Box. The project outlined here will drive the V5 Clawbot forward for 200 millimeters (mm).

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Select ‘File’ then ‘Open Examples” to open a template project.

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Select the Clawbot (Drivetrain 2-motor, No Gyro) template. Templates are blank projects with preset device configurations.

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Notice that a set of project comments open in the workspace. You will add commands between the ‘int main ()’ brackets - { } - of the project.

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Select the [Drive for] command.

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Drag the [Drive for] command into the workspace and place it between the ‘int main ()’ brackets - { } - of the project (line 17).


How to Download and Run a C++ Project

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First, name and save your C++ project. View one of the following articles for detailed information on how to save a VEXcode V5 C++ project:

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Then, choose which of the Brain’s slots you will download the project to. To do this, select the ‘Slot’ button on the Toolbar.

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Next, connect the powered Brain to your device (Directly via Micro-USB or via VEX Controller) and check that the Brain icon is green.

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Select the ‘Download’ button to download the project to the Brain. The project will download to the chosen slot.

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

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Or, disconnect the Brain from your device and run the project on the V5 Brain.

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

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