VEX V5 · mechanical fundamentals

Most VEX teams have gaps in their mechanics. This fills them.

Short videos on parts, gear ratios and drivetrains, made by a student who competes at the high school level. Start from zero, or jump straight to the thing you're stuck on.

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Parts & Variations

Identifying VEX V5 parts and the variations of each.

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Gear Ratios & Mechanisms

How mechanisms work and how to choose one.

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Drivetrains

Drivetrain types and game-specific decisions.

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Play with gears

Demo — Arthur to review

Change the tooth counts and watch what happens to the speed.

For every 1 turn of the driver, the driven gear turns 0.60× — slower.