Programming

Scratch (blocks), C++, and Python Languages

Programming Languages and Development Environments

• VexCode Online (no download and no installations required, internet is required)

  • CodeV5.vex.com - V5/VRC programming

  • CodeIQ.vex.com - VexIQ programming

• Microsoft VSCode with Vex Extensions (for VRC, C++ and Python, Windows+MAC+ChromeBooks)

  • Download VSCode from Microsoft

  • Vex Information about using VSCode (includes links to documentation)

  • Class Hierarchy

• VexCode IQ (Scratch i/f, Graphical C++, Python (Gen2 Only) -- VIQC)

  • Download (Free)

  • Documentation

• VexCode Blocks (Graphical C++, V5)

  • Download (Free)

  • Documentation

• PROS (C++, VexVRC V5 only)

  • Download and Installation Information (Free)

  • Documentation

  • C++ API

  • Tutorials

• Vex Blocks/Python Simulation Robots and Environment  with programming environment (free, web-based programming, no logins required)

  • http://vr.vex.com 

• Vex Driving Practice (online simulators with your controller, use Google Chrome Browser
  Requires registered team and team virtual skills key from RobotEvents.com) 

  • 2025 VEX V5 Robotics Competition Push Back Virtual Driving Skills Practice 

  • 2025 VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match Virtual Driving Skills Practice