Driving Disco, the 2022-23 VRC Hero Bot – VEX Library

To get started driving with the 2022-23 VRC Hero Bot, Disco, you will need to use a provided code for use with the Controller. The default drive program on the V5 Brain is not compatible with Disco.

Left view of the Disco robot showcasing its design and features, part of the V5 Category Description examples.

Downloading the Controlling Disco Project

This code is provided in the Competition Template so you are prepared to use the robot at your next VRC event. To use this code on Disco, select your coding method of choice (Blocks, Python, or C++) and download the VEXcode project from the link below.

Screenshot showing examples of V5 category descriptions, highlighting key features and attributes in a clear layout with labeled sections for better understanding.

Note: These links will take you to a Google Drive file. Check that the name of the file in the top left corner matches the project you want to download (.v5blocks, .v5python, .v5cpp), then select the Download button in the middle of the screen.

Using the Controlling Disco Project

Screenshot showing examples of V5 category descriptions, featuring various elements and layout details relevant to the Vex robotics platform.

Open VEXcode V5 on your device. For more information about accessing VEXcode V5, see this page.

Screenshot showing the file selection interface in V5, illustrating how to choose a file from the system for upload.

Open the Coding Disco VEXcode V5 project. For more information on how to open a project from your device, select the articles that match your project.

Screenshot illustrating examples of V5 category descriptions, featuring various elements and layout details relevant to the topic.

Ensure your Controller is paired with the V5 Brain, then download and run the project. For more information on how to download and run a project, select the article that matches your project.