Understanding the V5RC Spin Up Field

The Field in the V5RC Spin Up Playground in VEXcode VR  has the same dimensions and setup as the Field for an in-person Skills Match in the 2022-2023 V5RC Spin Up Competition game. This information can be useful when creating projects in V5RC Spin Up for VEXcode VR.

V5RC Spin Up field layout with game elements and starting positions for robots


Field Dimensions

V5RC Spin Up field layout in VEXcode VR Playground

Each tile on the Field is 600mm by 600mm (~24 inches by 24 inches).

VEXcode VR blocks workspace for programming a virtual robot on the Spin Up Playground

The Field is six full tiles long.

In total, the Field is 3.65m (~12 feet) long.

Spin Up field layout for V5RC competition play

The Field is six full tiles wide.

In total, the Field is 3.65m (~12 feet) wide.

Measurement Notes:

A closeup of a section of the field tiles, with an arrow  indicating the edges of the tile, and extending across between the two sides.

Each full tile measurement begins and ends at the edge of the tile.

A closeup of the center cross-section of the field with an arrow connecting the two inside edges of the walls across the center of the field.

The total Field measurements begin and end at the inner edge of the Field perimeter.


Field Coordinates

In V5RC Spin Up in VEXcode VR, the virtual Hero Bot Disco is equipped with a GPS Sensor that reports its location and angle. The GPS Sensor reports the (X, Y) coordinates of the center of rotation of the robot on the Field, in millimeters or inches. This can be used to code Disco to drive to specific locations, and navigate the V5RC Spin Up Field in VEXcode VR using sensor feedback instead of set distances.

Spin Up field with starting positions, roller locations, and scoring elements for V5RC.

The Field in V5RC Spin Up in VEXcode VR ranges from approximately -1800mm to 1800mm for the X and Y positions.

The center location, or the origin (0,0), is located in the center of the Field.

VEXcode VR workspace with the Spin Up playground and a virtual robot for programming practice

Game objects on the V5RC Spin Up Field in VEXcode VR are the same size, and in the same location as the field for an in-person Skills Match in the 2022-2023 V5RC Spin Up Competition game.

See this article for more information about the location of the game elements on the Field.

See the V5RC Spin Up Game Manual for more information about specific game elements.

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