Selecting a Starting Configuration in the V5RC Spin Up Playground

To begin coding in VRC Spin Up for VEXcode VR, you must choose the starting position and any Preload Discs on Disco, the Hero Bot for the 2022-2023 VRC Spin Up Competition, with the starting configuration window.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showcasing the programming environment for the VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) competition, featuring block-based coding elements and a virtual robot for educational coding concepts.


Selecting a Starting Position

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing block-based coding options for programming a virtual robot, designed for educational purposes in STEM, particularly for VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) competition.

When you first launch the VRC Spin Up Playground in VEXcode VR you will be prompted to select your starting configuration.

Choose your desired Starting Position (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, or J) by selecting the letter on the Field. Note that Disco automatically will begin on position C unless another option is selected.


Selecting Preload Discs

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the programming environment for the VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) challenge, featuring block-based coding options and a virtual robot for educational STEM activities.

The Preload selections are shown in the “Choose Preloads” section of the starting position window.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the programming environment for VRC Spin Up (2022-2023), featuring block-based and text-based coding options for users to learn coding concepts with a virtual robot.

Select the number of Preload Disc (up to two) to place in Disco's intake.

Note: If a single Preload is chosen, it will be placed at the top position of the intake as shown in the image of Disco below the Preload selection.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showing a virtual robot programming environment with block-based coding options, designed for teaching coding concepts and robotics principles in the VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) educational program.

Select ‘Confirm’ to save your selected starting configuration for Disco.


Changing the Starting Configuration

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the block-based coding environment for programming a virtual robot, designed for educational purposes in STEM, specifically for the VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) competition.

To change the starting configuration, select the location icon in the Playground Window.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showcasing the programming environment for the VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) competition, featuring block-based coding elements and a virtual robot for educational coding concepts.

Then the starting configuration window will open.

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