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Lesson 1: Getting Started with VEXcode VR

VR Robot

This lesson will show you how to get started with VEXcode VR. This lesson will direct you to articles in the VEX Robotics Knowledge Base, as well as tutorial videos that are located inside of VEXcode VR.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify how to launch VEXcode VR.
  • Identify the features of a VR Robot.
  • Identify the features of the VEXcode VR Playgrounds.
  • Identify how to access help in VEXcode VR.

VEXcode VR does not require a download in order to get started. VEXcode VR can be run on most popular browsers and on most devices. For more information on the browser supported by VEXcode VR, see this Knowledge Base article:

To launch VEXcode VR, go to vr.vex.com.

The following pop-up will appear when VEXcode VR is launched. Select “Students Get Started,” unless you are told by your instructor to login with a Class Code. 

Welcome to VEXcode VR pop up window with an image of the VR Robot on the Castle Crasher Playground. Text to the right reads "Teach and learn coding with Virtual Robots (VR)." and "VEXcode VR brings STEM concepts to life making coding engaging, accessible, and fun." Underneath are two buttons, one on the left reading, "Students Get Started", and one on the right reading, "Educators Get Started". Underneath is text that reads "Have a VR Class Code? Login Here".

The VEX VR Robot is equipped with sensors, controls, and many physical features. In VEXcode VR, the robot is already preconfigured. This eliminates the need for a robot configuration or a predetermined template project that you would normally have to use with a physical robot. Read the following Knowledge Base article on VR Robot features:

A Playground is a virtual space in which your VR Robot can interact and move. VEXcode VR includes a variety of different playgrounds. Read the following Knowledge Base article to find more information on the VEXcode VR Playgrounds:

Accessing Help in VEXcode VR Blocks

There is also help information located in VEXcode VR Blocks. You can use the built-in Help at any time to learn more about commands and how they are used in a project.

  • Help can be accessed by selecting the Help icon beside an individual command. To close the Help, select the arrow to the right of the Help icon in the Help window. See the video below, or read this article, for how to access Help in VEXcode VR Blocks.  

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