V5 Override (Flex)

Flex is the VEX V5 Hero Bot used in the V5 26-27 Override Playground.

Robot Overview

Flex supports standard VR controls and sensors such as the Inertial Sensor and Brain Timer, with additional Flex-specific features covered in Robot-Specific Blocks and Robot-Specific Python.

Motors

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
ArmMotor arm_motor	Raises and lowers the arm. The arm is in the fully raised position at 2000 degrees; the starting position is 0 degrees.
ClawMotor claw_motor	Opens and closes the claw. The starting position is 467 degrees (fully closed); the claw is fully open at 0 degrees.

Components and Features

Component or Feature	Use	API Documentation
Drivetrain	Moves and turns the robot.	Blocks - Python
ArmMotor	Raises and lowers the arm to interact with game elements.	Blocks - Python
ClawMotor	Opens and closes the claw to grab and release game elements.	Blocks - Python
AI Vision Sensor	Mounted on the claw, facing forward. Detects game objects in front of the claw so the robot can orient itself autonomously. Blocked when the claw is holding a Pin or Cup, so it only works when the claw is empty.	Blocks - Python
Distance Sensor	Mounted at the front of the robot, facing forward. Detects how far the robot’s front is from an object.	Blocks - Python
GPS Sensor	Returns the robot’s current position and heading on the Playground.	Blocks - Python
Brain Timer	Tracks elapsed time since the project started.	Blocks - Python

Playgrounds

Playground	Description
V5 26-27 Override	Play the V5 26-27 Override Autonomous Coding Skills challenge.