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Tutorials, Tips, & Resources


The tutorials, templates, and other resources available on this page are ranked by difficulty, from one (*) to three (***) stars. Resources ranked one star are geared towards beginners, explaining the basics of VEX Robotics, building and/or programming, while resources ranked three stars generally delve into more advanced concepts that assume previous experience with VEX Robotics. If you have any questions or would like to request a tutorial, see our help forum.


VEX Robotics Competition
Tournament Guides & Tips
In The Zone Competition Manual *
Judges Guide *
Judged Interviews *

Engineering Notebooks
Making an Engineering Notebook *

Programming Tutorials
Programming Tutorial (Workshop)​​ **
How To Download Robot C*
Building Tutorials
Building Basics: Tips, Traps, & Tricks *
Mechanisms ***
Gears, Ratios & Chains **
Drive Train ***
How to Fix Bad Robot Sounds ***
Building an 8 Motor Drive Train***
Building a Ratchet Gear**
Removing a Stripped Screw**

VEX IQ Challenge
Gyro Programs
Lift Arm 90 Degrees Program **
Lift Arm 90 Degrees Program
File Size: 1 kb
File Type: c
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Touch LED Programs
Color Change when Command Accepted Program ***
Color Change When Command Accepted Program
File Size: 1 kb
File Type: c
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Color Shows Function Program **
Color Shows Function Program
File Size: 1 kb
File Type: c
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Color Determines Autonomous Action Program ***
Color to Determine Autonomous Action Program
File Size: 2 kb
File Type: c
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Next Level Competition Manual *
VEX IQ Awards Criteria *
Strategies & Mapping *

Bumper Programs
Bumper Turns Arm Off Program **
Bumper Turns Arm Off Program
File Size: 0 kb
File Type: c
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Bumper Turns Arm On Program **
Bumper Turns Arm On Program
File Size: 1 kb
File Type: c
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Level of Difficulty Key
Easy = *
Medium = **
Hard = ***
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      • Nothing But Net (2015/2016)
      • SkyRise (2014/2015)
      • Toss-Up (2013/2014)
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