VEX GO Builds
Choose a VEX GO build below to view and download each model's build instructions.
Super Car
Unpowered Super Car
Manually powered car to explore how applied force affects its movement.
Super Car
Wind-up car and explore how varying amounts of stored energy can affect speed and distance travelled.
Unpowered Super Car
to Super Car
Transform the Unpowered Super Car into the Super Car with these transition build instructions.
Motorized Super Car
Car that is powered by a motor and gears to explore speed and force.
Steering Super Car
Car to explore how to drive and turn using two VEX GO Motors and Switches
Requires 2 VEX GO Kits
Code Super Car
Robotic car that is controlled with VEXcode GO.
Requires 2 VEX GO Kits
Code Base
Code Base
Robot with a standard drivetrain that can move forward/reverse and turn. This build is used as the foundation for many robot builds.
Code Base ‑
LED Bumper Top
This transition build starts with a fully built Code Base and adds an LED Bumper.
Code Base ‑
Eye Down
This transition build starts with a fully built Code Base and adds an Eye Sensor. In this build the Eye Sensor faces down.
Code Base ‑
Eye Forward
This transition build starts with a fully built Code Base and adds an Eye Sensor. In this build the Eye Sensor faces forward.
Code Base ‑
Eye + Electromagnet
This transition build starts with a fully built Code Base and adds an Eye Sensor and Electromagnet. In this build the Eye Sensor
faces down.
Super Code Base
Version of the Code Base build that includes all available GO Sensors.
Simple Machines
Adaptation Claw
Reach extender mechanism that grabs and holds objects from a distance.
Inclined Plane
Inclined plane, also know as a ramp, that can be set at three different angles to explore
friction and force.
Scale Lever
Scale lever to explore how a lever operates as a simple machine.
Drawbridge
A motorized structure which uses a GO Switch and a pulley to swiftly raise and lower a moveable pathway.
Robot Arm
Robot Arm
Manually - operated Robot Arm to explore what a robotic arm is and how it moves.
Motorized Robot Arm
Motorized Robot Arm uses a motor and a switch to control movement.
Motorized Robot Arm Add-On
Transform the Motorized Robot Arm to use two switches to control movement.
Requires 2 VEX GO Kits
Robot Arm to
Motorized Robot Arm
Transform the Motorized Robot Arm into the Code Robot Arm (1-Axis) with these transition
build instructions.
Motorized Robot Arm to
Code Robot Arm
(1‑Axis)
Transform the Motorized Robot Arm into the Code Robot Arm (1-Axis) with these transition
build instructions.
Code Robot Arm (1‑Axis)
Robotic arm with an Eye Sensor and Electromagnet. This build is controlled using VEXcode GO to move on 1 Axis from side to side in order to pick up Disks.
Code Robot Arm (2‑Axis)
Robotic arm that is controlled with VEXcode GO to move on 2 axes: one axis moves the arm from side to side, and a second axis lift the arm up and down.
Code Robot Arm (1‑Axis) to
Code Robot Arm (2‑Axis)
Transform the Code Robot Arm (1-Axis) into the Code Robot Arm (2-Axis) with these transition
build instructions.
VEX GO Creatures
Crawler
A motorized robotic creature that can be used to explore gear ratios to create motion.
Activity Series >
Ed
A bug-like robot that uses direct drivetrain movement to travel.
Activity Series >
Flopper
A robotic creature that uses a gear train and mechanical linkages
to move.
Activity Series >
Locking Switch
Locking switch that can be added to any build that requires a switch. The locking switch will hold the switch in the '+' position, rotating the motor forward.
Activity Series >
Spring Powered
Slingshot Car
Car that uses the physics of a slingshot to propel its movement. This build includes the car and a launching base built on a
VEX GO Tile.
Spring Car
Car that uses the physics of a slingshot to propel movement. In this build, the "slingshot" feature is built into the car, and can be launched from any solid surface.
Science
Frog Life Cycle
Frog that moves through the four main phases of the frog
life cycle.
Magnet Car
Magnet car to explore magnetic polarity and movement.
Pendulum
Pendulum that attaches to a VEX GO Tile to explore gravity, pivot points, and frequency.
Bunny Traits
Animals with interchangeable features to explore the characteristics of living things.
Topo Map
Topographical map using VEX GO parts to explore how these maps represent land features.
Day/Night with Switch
Model that shows the rotation of the Earth, creating day and night using the Switch.
Code Day/Night
Model that shows the rotation of the Earth, creating day and night using the Brain.
Math
Battle Boats
Hide and seek battle boat game with VEX GO pieces.
Clock
Clock to explore how gears work together to transfer energy, and affect movement.
Fractions
Handy tool to illustrate equivalent fractions and compare fractions
by size.
Art
Spirograph
Motorized Spirograph machine that is powered by a switch and motor.
VEX GO Competition - Hero Robot
Competition Advanced
Add on to the Competition Base that includes an arm and scoop mechanism.
VEX GO Competition - Mars Math Expedition
Mars Math Parts List
List of parts needed to build the Mars Math Expedition GO Competition Field.
Mars Math Stage 1
First stage in building the Mars Math Expedition GO Competition Field.
Mars Math Stage 2
Second stage in building the Mars Math Expedition GO Competition Field.
Mars Math Stage 3
Third stage in building the Mars Math Expedition GO Competition Field.
Mars Math Stage 4
Fourth stage in building the Mars Math Expedition GO Competition Field.
Mars Math Expedition - Complete
All stages in building the Mars Math Expedition GO Competition Field in one document.
VEX GO Competition - Ocean Science Exploration
Ocean Science Parts List
List of parts needed to build the Ocean Science Exploration GO Competition Field.
Ocean Science Stage 1
First stage in building the Ocean Science Exploration GO Competition Field.
Ocean Science Stage 2
Second stage in building the Ocean Science Exploration GO Competition Field.
Ocean Science Stage 3
Third stage in building the Ocean Science Exploration GO Competition Field.
Ocean Science Stage 4
Fourth stage in building the Ocean Science Exploration GO Competition Field.
Ocean Science Exploration - Complete
All stages in building the Ocean Science Exploration GO Competition Field in one document.
VEX GO Competition - Village Engineering Construction
Village Engineering Parts List
List of parts needed to build the Village Engineering Construction GO Competition Field.
Village Engineering Stage 1
First stage in building the Village Engineering Construction GO Competition Field.
Village Engineering Stage 2
Second stage in building the Village Engineering Construction GO Competition Field.
Village Engineering Stage 3
Third stage in building the Village Engineering Construction GO Competition Field.
Village Engineering Stage 4
Fourth stage in building the Village Engineering Construction GO Competition Field.
Village Engineering Construction - Complete
All stages in building the Village Engineering Construction GO Competition Field in one document.
VEX GO Competition - City Technology Rebuild
City Technology Parts List
List of parts needed to build the City Technology Rebuild GO Competition Field.
City Technology Stage 1
First stage in building the City Technology Rebuild GO Competition Field.
City Technology Stage 2
Second stage in building the City Technology Rebuild GO Competition Field.
City Technology Stage 3
Third stage in building the City Technology Rebuild GO Competition Field.
City Technology Stage 4
Fourth stage in building the City Technology Rebuild GO Competition Field.
City Technology Rebuild - Complete
All stages in building the City Technology Rebuild GO Competition Field in one document.