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Magnet blocks: These blocks are used for interacting with objects using a magnetic mechanism,
like picking up or releasing an object.

Drawing blocks: These blocks allow the robot to draw lines, shapes and patterns on the Art
Canvas playground as it moves.
Sensing blocks: These blocks allow the robot to detect its surroundings or internal status and
provide information for logical decisions.

Console blocks: These blocks display messages or data on the console (monitor) for
debugging, user interaction or status reporting.
Logic blocks: These blocks help the robot make decisions using conditions, comparisons and
logical operations. The Logic block category contains various subcategories of blocks, such as

Math, String, Event, Timer, MyBlocks and Comments.

THE DRIVETRAIN BLOCKS

In VEXcode VR, the Drivetrain blocks are used to control the robot’s movement. They include
commands to move the robot forward, backward, turn, set its speed and more. These blocks are
organised into three categories: Actions, Settings, and Values.

Some of the key movement blocks are as follows:

Block Description
Drivetrain -- Actions

drive block Moves the drivetrain in a chosen direction
(forward or reverse) indefinitely.
drive forward

drive for block Moves the drivetrain in a chosen direction for
a specific distance.
drive forward for 200 mm

turn block Rotates the drivetrain in place to the left or
right indefinitely.
turn right

turn for block Rotates the drivetrain in place for a specific

number of degrees (left or right).
turn right for 90 degrees

turn to heading block Rotates the robot to a given absolute heading
using the onboard gyro sensor.
turn to heading 90 degrees

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VEXcode VR: Drive, Sense and Create