Dex

Dex is the VEX V5 Hero Bot used in the V5RC 25-26 Push Back Playground.

Robot Overview

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

Motor Groups

Configuration & Python Command Name	Description
Conveyor Motor conveyor_motor	The conveyor motor moves Blocks from the intake up to the top of the robot so the Block can be pushed into a goal. To bring a Block from the intake to the top of the conveyor, the conveyor motor must spin in the up or forward direction.
Intake Motor intake_motor	The intake motor rotates the two wheels at the front of the robot. This allows Blocks to be picked up off the ground. To collect a Block, spin the intake motor in the intake or forward direction.

Components and Features

Component or Feature	Use	API Documentation
Drivetrain	Moves and turns the robot.	Blocks - Python
Conveyor Motor	Moves Blocks from the intake up to the top of the robot so the Block can be pushed into a goal.	Blocks - Python
Intake Motor	Rotates the two wheels at the front of the robot. This allows Blocks to be picked up off the ground.	Blocks - Python
AI Vision Sensor	Detects game objects so the robot can orient itself autonomously.	Blocks - Python
Bumper Switch	Detects when a Block has passed through the intake and is now on the conveyor.	Blocks - Python
Distance Sensor	Detects how far the robot’s front is from an object.	Blocks - Python
Optical Sensor	Detects the color of the Block at the top of the Conveyor.	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
V5RC 25-26 Push Back	Push red and blue Blocks into goals in the V5RC 25-26 Virtual Skills field.