Virtual Robot Simulator Official Guidebook
  • Coverpage
  • Introduction
  • FTC
    • Centerstage Game and Basic Rules
    • Powerplay Game and Basic Rules
  • VRS
  • Programming
    • User Interface
    • Blocks
      • LinearOpMode
      • Gamepad
      • Actuators
        • DcMotor
        • CRServo
        • Servo
      • Sensors
        • DistanceSensor
        • IMU
        • IMU-BNO055.Parameters
        • REV Color/Range Sensor
        • TouchSensor
      • Utilities
        • Acceleration
        • AngleUnit
        • AngularVelocity
        • Axis
        • Color
        • Orientation
        • PIDFCoefficients
        • Position
        • Range
        • Telemetry
        • Time
        • Vector
        • Velocity
      • Logic
      • Loops
      • Math
      • Text
      • Lists
      • Variables
      • Function
      • Miscellaneous
    • Basic Lessons
      • Drivetrain
      • IMU
      • Color Sensor
      • Telemetry
      • Range Sensor
      • Touch Sensor
      • Servo
      • CRServo
      • DCMotor
      • Logic and Loops
      • Functions
      • Tele-Op Control
    • Advanced Lessons
      • Advanced Tele-Op Control
    • Video Lessons
    • Simulation
    • Exploratory Activities
      • Wandering Robot
  • Robot Arena
    • Single Player
    • Activities
      • Coding Competition
      • CenterStage Competition
  • Conclusion
  • Author
  • Other Editions
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  1. Programming

Blocks

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Block programming is a visual programming method that uses graphical blocks to represent code. Instead of typing lines of code, users drag and drop these blocks together to create programs. It's a beginner-friendly introduction to programming, as it simplifies the learning process.

Think of it like building with Lego bricks: you snap different blocks together to create a structure. In block programming, you snap together code blocks to create a program.

Once you've assembled your blocks into a program, the computer executes each function in order, top to bottom. It follows the logic you've established by connecting the blocks. Some blocks, like logic and loop blocks can alter the order or rate the blocks are executed, helping to create more complex commands.