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Getting Ready to Code

There are built-in resources in VEXcode EXP to help you get started coding. You can access Tutorial Videos or the Help feature to learn more about things like saving, downloading, and running your project, how to use a specific block, or getting started with a project.

Tutorial Videos

To access tutorials, select the 'Tutorials' icon in the VEXcode Toolbar, as shown here.

The following tutorial videos may be helpful to get started with this Unit:

  • Getting Started
  • Device Setup - Motors
  • Device Setup - Controller
  • Naming and Saving Your Project
  • Download and Run a Project

VEXcode EXP Toolbar with the Tutorials icon called out in a red box, to the right of the File menu.

Built-in Help

To access Help, select the 'Help' icon in VEXcode EXP, as shown here.

Then, select a block or command to learn more about it.

The help feature offers block or command-specific information, including things like how they can be used in a project. 

VEXcode EXP Toolbar with the Help icon called out in a red box, to the right of the Console.

What is Next?

In this Lesson, you built the Clawbot and charged your Battery. 

In the next Lesson, you will:

  • Learn about passive and active manipulators.
  • Explore different intake designs.
  • Compete in the One-on-One Robot Soccer Challenge!

Two EXP Clawbots on a field. One Clawbot is picking up a Buckyball with its claw arm.

Select < Return to Lessons to go back to the Lesson Overview.

Select Next Lesson > to continue to Lesson 2, and learn about passive and active manipulators.

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