Using Match Loads in V5RC Spin Up

While coding in V5RC Spin Up for VEXcode VR, you may utilize match load discs in accordance with the guidelines set out in the V5RC 2022-2023 Spin Up Game Manual and Appendix B - Robot Skills Challenge.


Match Load Disc Locations

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing block-based coding options and a virtual robot, illustrating the platform's features for teaching coding concepts in the VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) educational program.

Select the eye icon to see where each of the Loaders are located for the match load discs.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the programming environment for VRC Spin Up 2022-2023, featuring a block-based coding layout designed for teaching coding concepts through virtual robotics.

Location labels, 'LZ,' will appear on the Field beneath any game elements. Each of these labels corresponds to the Loader on each side of the Field.

To remove these labels, select the eye icon again.


How to Place Match Load Discs

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showing block-based and text-based coding options for programming a virtual robot, illustrating features for educational objectives in the VRC Spin Up (2022-2023) competition.

You can see the current number of match load discs available for either Loader at any point during the match in the upper left of the Playground Window.

The number of match loads you begin with is determined by the number of preloads you choose in the starting configuration. Any preloads not used will be added to total match load discs on the left side of the Field.

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

Select the button that matches the Loader you want to use where you want to place a match load disc. The red 'LZ' button will put a disc in the Loader on the left side of the Field and the blue will put a disc in the Loader on the right side of the Field.

Note: You must start the project before any match load discs can be placed on the Field.

Screenshot of 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 practice.

If the robot is in close proximity to the Loader (where a match load could potentially be touching both the Loader and the robot at the same time), the button for that Loader will be disabled and appear transparent.

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