VEXcodeProV5_CPP_LearnByBuilding

A step-by-step VEXcode Pro V5 C++ learning course designed to teach programming, logic, and hardware integration for VEX Robotics. This course covers everything from basic printing and variables to controlling motors, servos, sensors, and building complete robotic mechanisms.

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Purpose

This repository is an educational resource for students learning VEXcode Pro V5 with C++. It provides:

• Step-by-step lessons from basics to full builds.
• Clear examples of motor, servo, and sensor usage.
• Structured projects showing how to combine code and hardware.

Note: You cannot simply copy and paste the code into VEXcode without first configuring your motors, sensors, and controller, as the code relies on robot-config.cpp and robot-config.h.

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Folder Structure

The folder structure is organized to guide learners from basics to full robot builds:

• 01_Basics/
  • 01_Printing.txt
  • 02_Variables.txt
  • 03_PrintingVariables.txt
  • 04_AddSubtractVariables.txt
  • 05_MultiplyDivideVariables.txt
• 02_Logic/
  • 01_IfElse.txt
  • 02_SwitchCase.txt
  • 03_ForLoop.txt
  • 04_WhileLoop.txt
• 03_Hardware/
  • 01_Motors.txt
  • 02_Servos.txt
  • 03_Sensors/
    • 01_BumpSwitch.txt
    • 02_Potentiometer.txt
• 04_Builds/
  • 01_RightLeftWheelArm.txt
  • 02_ArmWithPotGear.txt
  • 03_ArmWithPotGearAndServoButton.txt

Each folder corresponds to a stage in the learning process:

• Basics: printing, variables, math operations
• Logic: if/else, switch/case, loops
• Hardware: motors, servos, sensors
• Builds: combining code and hardware into functional mechanisms

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Setup Instructions

1. Install VEXcode Pro V5

   • Download the Pro version for your OS: https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexcode-download
   • Install it following the on-screen instructions.

2. Create a new C++ Project

   • Open VEXcode Pro V5 → File → New Project → C++ Project
   • Name it (e.g., LearnByBuilding)

3. Configure Motors and Sensors

   • Click “Devices” in the top toolbar.
   • Add each motor, servo, or sensor with the correct port and type. Examples:
     • LeftMotor → motor → Port 1
     • RightMotor → motor → Port 2
     • ArmMotor → motor → Port 3
     • Servo1 → servo → Port 4
     • PotentiometerA → potentiometer → Port A
     • Controller1 → V5 Controller

4. Save the Robot Configuration

   • VEXcode will generate robot-config.cpp and robot-config.h which must remain in the project folder.

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