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The first level of the VEX V5 Skills journey focuses on mechanical precision, structured building, and system integration — setting a solid foundation for high-level robotics engineering.
Students start by exploring mechanical advantage, learning how gears, levers, and linkages generate power and movement. They apply these principles in hands-on builds, understanding how engineering decisions affect real-world performance.
Learners are introduced to the difference between screws, shafts, and shoulder screws, applying their knowledge as they construct a 6-motor geared drive base with professional assembly practices.
They then move into CAD design, creating and laser-cutting their own Delrin components in the STEAM Labs fabrication studio — discovering how custom parts elevate robotic performance.
Students add a pneumatic claw and integrate sensors, motors, and the V5 Brain with proper cable management and electronics layout.
They gain a deep understanding of how electronic systems power motion, while documenting their process through engineering notebooks and photography.
In the final phase, students program their first autonomous robot using C++ in PROS, applying LemLib for motion control and path plotting.
Their challenge: design, build, and code a robot capable of independently collecting and returning an object — blending mechanical skill with logic, control, and precision.
“This is where students first see their robots come to life — not just responding to commands, but executing complex, self-driven tasks.”
Level 2 takes robotics mastery to a professional level — focusing on autonomous control, PID tuning, and custom fabrication for competitive robot design.
Students deepen their command of C++, building advanced control algorithms from scratch. They learn to program fully autonomous robots using LemLib and PROS in Visual Studio, before advancing to PID control without external libraries — gaining full understanding of how robotic systems self-correct and adapt.
This stage emphasizes engineering craftsmanship. Students design and produce custom Delrin components, practice line bending plastics, and operate advanced laser cutters — including xTool P2S and xTool P3 — to achieve professional-quality results.
The classroom transforms into a competitive engineering arena. Students take part in a series of mini robotics challenges, where they must design, code, and optimize their robots to complete complex object-handling tasks autonomously.
These sessions simulate real competition pressure — developing problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptive design strategies.
With every project, students gain the confidence and creativity to innovate. By the end of Level 2, they can:
“From CAD to code, from parts to performance — students emerge as true robotic engineers ready to design, lead, and compete.”
