Understanding the Wall Maze+ Playground – VEX Library

The Wall Maze+ Playground in VEXcode VR has features available to help you code your robot to solve the various mazes using sensor feedback.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR Playground features, showcasing the block-based coding interface and virtual robot environment designed for teaching coding concepts and robotics principles in an educational setting.

Colliding with a Wall

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showcasing the Playground features, including a block-based coding environment for programming a virtual robot, designed for educational purposes in STEM learning.

When testing projects in Wall Maze+, your robot may collide with one of the walls. The collision will be detected by your robot and the project will stop running. The message shown here will appear on your Playground Window.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR's Playground Features interface, showcasing the block-based coding environment and tools available for programming a virtual robot, designed to enhance learning in coding and robotics for students and educators.

Also note that you can fall off of the Playground! If you are using a maze with the outer wall removed, it is possible that your robot could fall into the lava below.

Location Details on the Wall Maze+ Playground

Screenshot of VEXcode VR's playground features, showcasing the user interface with coding blocks, a virtual robot, and various programming tools designed for educational purposes in STEM learning.

The Wall Maze+ Playground is larger than many other VEXcode VR Playgrounds. It measures 5000mm by 5000mm. The Location Sensor on the VR MazeBot can be used to report the X and Y position of the robot from -2500mm to 2500mm as shown here.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showcasing the Playground features, including a virtual robot and block-based coding options for programming in a simulated environment.

Each square in the Wall Maze+ Playground measures approximately 300mm by 300mm. These values are helpful when planning projects.