VEX V5 Builds
Choose a VEX V5 build below to view and download each model's build instructions.
VEX V5
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.
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.
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.
V5RC Fields
V5RC Portable Field Perimeter
Step by step guide to build the VEX V5 Portable Competition Field Perimeter Kit v2.
V5RC Metal Field Perimeter
Step by step guide to build the V5RC Metal Competition Field Perimeter Kit.
V5RC Override Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5RC Override Competition Field.
V5RC Push Back Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5RC Push Back Competition Field.
V5RC High Stakes Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5RC High Stakes Competition Field.
V5RC Over Under Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5RC Over Under Competition Field.
V5RC Over Under Portable Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5RC Over Under Portable field.
V5RC Spin Up Competition Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5RC Spin Up Competition Field.
V5RC Spin Up Portable Field Assembly
Step by step guide to build the V5RC Spin Up Portable field.
V5 Workcell
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.