VEX V5 Builds
Choose a VEX V5 build below to view and download each model's build instructions.
Current Game
Flex
Hero Bot for the 2026-27 VEX V5 Robotics Competition, Override. This build requires a Competition Starter Kit.
Flex (Sensors)
This transition build starts with a fully built Dex and adds sensors to the Hero Bot. This build requires materials beyond the Competition Starter Kit.
V5 Override Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5 Override Competition Field.
Hero Bots
Dex
Hero Bot for the 2025-26 VEX V5 Robotics Competition, Push Back. This build requires a Competition Starter Kit.
Dex (Sensors)
This transition build starts with a fully built Dex and adds sensors to the Hero Bot. This build requires materials beyond the Competition Starter Kit.
Axel
Hero Bot for the 2024-25 VEX Robotics Competition, High Stakes.
Striker
Hero Bot for the 2023-24 VEX Robotics Competition, Over Under.
Disco
Hero Bot for the 2022-23 VEX Robotics Competition, Spin Up. This build requires a Competition Starter Kit.
Moby
Hero Bot for the 2021-22 VEX Robotics Competition, Tipping Point. This build requires a Competition Starter Kit.
Crunch
Hero Bot for the 2020-21 VEX Robotics Competition, Change Up. This build requires a Competition Starter Kit.
Lift
Hero Bot for the 2019-20 VEX Robotics Competition, Tower Takeover. This build requires a Competition Starter Kit.
Flip
Hero Bot for the 2018-19 VEX Robotics Competition, Turning Point. This build requires a Competition Starter Kit.
Super Flip
'Super' variation of the Flip Hero Bot for the 2018-19 VEX Robotics Competition, Turning
Point. This build requires a Competition
Super Kit.
Education Builds
V5 Clawbot
Robotic arm with a gripping claw that sits on a drivetrain base.
V5 Clawbot (Legacy)
A Clawbot build using the
Cortex Clawbot Kit with a
V5 System Bundle.
Speedbot
Robot with a standard drivetrain that can move forward/reverse and turn.
TrainingBot
(Classroom Kits)
Robot with a standard drivetrain designed to allow for quick building. This build requires a Classroom Starter or Classroom Super Kit.
TrainingBot
(Competition Kits)
Robot with a standard drivetrain designed to allow for quick building. This build requires a Competition Starter or Competition Super Kit.
Advanced TrainingBot
(Classroom Kits)
Robotic arm with a gripping claw that sits on the TrainingBot chassis designed for quick building. This build requires a Classroom Starter or Classroom Super Kit.
Advanced TrainingBot
(Competition Kits)
Robotic arm with a gripping claw that sits on the TrainingBot chassis designed for quick building. This build requires a Competition Starter or Competition Super Kit.
V5 Robotics Competition Fields
V5 Portable Field Perimeter
Step by step guide to build the VEX V5 Portable Competition Field Perimeter Kit v2.
V5 Metal Field Perimeter
Step by step guide to build the V5 Metal Competition Field Perimeter Kit.
V5 Push Back Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5 Push Back Competition Field.
V5 High Stakes Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5 High Stakes Competition Field.
V5 Over Under Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5 Over Under Competition Field.
V5 Over Under Portable Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5 Over Under Portable field.
V5 Spin Up Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5 Spin Up Competition Field.
V5 Spin Up Portable Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5 Spin Up Portable field.
Cortex
Cortex Clawbot (Gen 1)
A Clawbot build for use with the Cortex Clawbot Kit.
(SKU: 276-2600)
Cortex Clawbot (Gen 2)
A revised EDR Cortex-based Clawbot build using the V5 System Bundle Robot Hardware.
Super Clawbot
An extended Clawbot build availible with the Cortex Classroom and Competition
Super Kit.