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HIDE/SHOW button ACTIVITIES button CLOSE button
EXPAND/SHRINK
button
Dashboard Toggle button
Dashboard Panel
button

Playground display area
Playground timer

Start/Stop button

Camera views
Reset button

Dashboard Toggle button: This button shows or hides the Dashboard Panel button.

Dashboard Panel button: This panel displays the robot’s real-time sensor data, such as its
Heading and Location (X, Y coordinates).
Playground display area: This is the main view where the virtual robot performs its tasks in

a selected environment (e.g., a grid map or maze), visually demonstrating the results of your
code.
Start/Stop button: This button allows you to start or stop the project and the Playground

environment.
Reset button: It stops the current program execution and returns the robot to its starting
position.

Playground timer: The timer, located at the lower
left, tracks project runtime and starts automatically.
It stops when the user resets or stops it.
The default grid in the Playground is
Camera views: These options allow you to change the
view of the environment, helping you see the robot’s 200 mm × 200 mm per square.
actions from different perspectives.

TYPES OF BLOCKS IN VEXCODE VR

VEXcode VR employs a block-based programming system. The blocks are organised into
categories, each containing commands for specific robot operations or programming functions.
A brief description of each category is provided below:

Drivetrain blocks: These blocks control the VR Robot’s movement and direction. Using the
built-in drivetrain with motors and a Gyro sensor, they enable the robot to move, turn or stop
as needed.

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