05: Connect to VEXCode VR Class

Learning Target

• Create a VEXcode blocks project
• Run a robot simulation
• View the Python code created by code blocks

Resources

• Getting Started with VEXcode VR
• Opening and Running Your First Project

Instructions

Step 1: 

Use this link to access our Premium license for VEXcode VR:

https://vr.vex.com?classcode=GZXJUX

You should see a gold VR icon (NOT red) in the top corner of the screen if you have enabled the premium features:

Step 2:

Choose the tutorials icon at the top of the screen:

Choose Getting Started Tour from the list:

Complete the interactive tutorial.

Step 3:

Click the tutorials icon at the top of the screen and choose Moving and Removing Blocks from the list:

Step 4:

Add blocks to your workspace to make a robot do the following:

1. 1. set the pen color (red, green or blue)
   2. set the pen width to wide
   3. drop the pen down
   4. draw a square
   5. raise the pen up
   6. move to a new location
   7. change the pen color (purple, cyan or orange)
   8. drop the pen down
   9. draw a different enclosed shape

Extra Challenge: Add a third enclosed shape different from the first two with at least 6 sides

Be sure to test your code frequently to make sure you are on the right track!

Step 5:

Run your project.

Take a screenshot of your robot's drawing:

1. 1. Press this keyboard combination: ⊞ + SHIFT + S
   2. Click on the notification
   3. Save the image using the disk icon

Step 6:

Open the Code Viewer:

Take a screenshot of the Python code.