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VEX V5 Workcell Teacher Resources

Find a pacing guide, rubrics, build instructions, content standards, and more in the Teacher Portal.

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VEX V5 Workcell Cumulative Pacing Guide

A cumulative pacing guide for all VEX V5 Workcell STEM Labs.

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VEX V5 Workcell Extensions

Apply STEM learning in fun and engaging ways, with easy to use VEX V5 Workcell extensions.

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VEX V5 Workcell STEM Labs

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Industrial Robotics

Lab 1

Industrial Robotics

Total Time: 1.5 weeks

Explore Industrial Robotics as you build the VEX V5 Workcell and learn about the components and applications of industrial robots.

Safety

Lab 2

Safety

Total Time: 0.5 weeks

Add the Bumper Switch to the Workcell and code it to simulate an E-stop, then explore safety standards within industrial robotics.

Manual Movements

Lab 3

Manual Movements

Total Time: 1 week

Manually move the arm mounted on the V5 Workcell to learn about the Cartesian coordinate system and how the x, y, and z-values change when the arm on the Workcell moves.

Programming Movements

Lab 4

Programming Movements

Total Time: 1 week

Observe and compare the difference between linear movements and joint movements using the V5 Workcell.

Using Variables

Lab 5

Using Variables

Total Time: 1 week

Learn how variables are used to store values while creating a project to move the arm mounted on the V5 Workcell to multiple locations.

Using an End Effector

Lab 6

Using an End Effector

Total Time: 1 week

Explore how to store (x, y, z) coordinates in a 2D List to draw triangles and letters using the arm mounted on the V5 Workcell.

Dropping Off Objects

Lab 7

Dropping Off Objects

Total Time: 1 week

Add the Electromagnet to the VEX V5 Workcell and program it to pick up and drop off colored disks.

Transporting Objects

Lab 8

Transporting Objects

Total Time: 1.5 weeks

Add the V5 Optical Sensor to the Workcell and code the arm to sort disks based on their color.

Using a Conveyor System

Lab 9

Using a Conveyor System

Total Time: 1.5 weeks

Build a conveyor system to sort colored disks in an expanded Workcell to explore material handling systems in manufacturing.

Conveyor Systems and Sensors

Lab 10

Conveyor Systems and Sensors

Total Time: 2 weeks

Utilize sensors with the conveyor system and learn how manufacturing processes incorporate sensors into the material handling.

Cooperative Systems

Lab 11

Cooperative Systems

Total Time: 2 weeks

Add a Disk Feeder and use Boolean Variables to move multiple disks in the Workcell in an autonomous fashion.

Classroom Competition

Lab 12

Classroom Competition

Total Time: 2 weeks

Learn tips and tricks with your VEX V5 Workcell and compete in a mini-competition to achieve a high score!

Capstone Project

Lab 13

Capstone Project

Total Time: 4 weeks

Create a Workcell that accurately sorts all 36 disks as quickly as possible in order to compete in the Capstone Project Competition.