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Game Field Introduction

Section titled “Game Field Introduction”

This document will provide Bill of Materials (BOM) information and detailed specifications for the Official Competition Field.

Please note: this Field can utilize both the VEX Portable Competition Field Perimeter (276-8242 and the VEX Competition Field Perimeter (278-1501) developed by VEX Robotics. Instructions and specifications for these Field Perimeters are available in separate documents and are important for the Field assembly.

This document is divided up into three sections:

  1. Field Overview
  2. Field BOM
  3. Field Specifications

There is also an accompanying STEP file which can be imported into most 3D modeling programs (e.g., Inventor, Sketchup, Solidworks, etc.). This 3D model shows the “official” setup of a VEX V5 Robotics Competition Override competition Field, as well as detailed models of individual Field Elements. For additional game-play detail, please refer to the VEX V5 Robotics Competition Override Game Manual.

Field Overview

Section titled “Field Overview”

VEX V5 Override is played on a 12ft x 12ft foam mat, surrounded by a Field Perimeter, with nine (9) Goals, four (4) Loaders, and four (4) Toggles on the Field.

The VEX V5 Override Field consists of fifty-six (56) Cups and sixty-three (63) Pins.

For more details and specific gameplay rules, please refer to the VEX V5 Override Game Manual.

An overhead view of an override head to head match setup.

Game Objects & Field Bill of Materials

Section titled “Game Objects & Field Bill of Materials”

All of these items are available for purchase from www.vexrobotics.com

Generic Field Elements - Reusable Each Year

Part Number Description
278-1501 Field Perimeter Frame & Hardware
276-8242 Portable Competition Field Perimeter
276-6905 Anti-Static Field Tiles (18-Pack)
276-7741 Smart Field Controller Kit

Official VEX V5 Robotics Competition Override Specific Elements

Part Number Description Quantity per Full Field
276-9250 VEX V5 2026-27 Full Field & Game Element Kit
276-9251 VEX V5 2026-27 Game Element Kit 1
276-9252 VEX V5 2026-27 Field Element Kit 1 1
276-9091 VEX V5 Field Element Plates (4-Pack)* 2

*Optional. Only needed if Field Element Plates are not already owned.

Practice Elements

Part Number Description
276-9255 VEX V5 2026-27 Scoring Element Kit

Field Specifications Introduction

Section titled “Field Specifications Introduction”

This section will outline the specifications that are most important to Teams designing a Robot to compete in VEX V5 Robotics Competition Override. Though many of the critical dimensions are included in this section, it may be necessary to consult the separate assembly guide and 3D CAD models of the Field for an additional level of detail. If you can’t find a dimension in the specifications, we include a full model of the Field to “virtually” measure whatever dimension is necessary.

Field components may vary slightly from event to event. This is to be expected; Teams will need to adapt accordingly. It is good design practice to create mechanisms capable of accommodating variances in the Field and Scoring Objects.

Note: Minor Field repairs are permissible, provided that the repairs do not affect gameplay. Examples of minor Field repairs include (but are not limited to) threadlocker applied to Field Element mounting hardware. Be sure to check the Official Q&A for specific examples or to get an official clarification.

A perspective view of an override head to head match setup.

Removed: Version 1.1 (Old)

Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition game pin. All dimensions are given in inches with millimeters in brackets.The drawing contains two technical views plus a small isometric render in the top corner showing four pins (red, blue, and yellow) at various angles.

Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition game cup. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. A small isometric render in the top corner shows the cup with a dark upper section and a translucent lower section.

Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition goal. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The drawing has four views: a front elevation, a top-down view, a second front view, and an isometric view. The goal is a truncated-pyramid (trapezoidal) shape with a central circular opening and hexagonal pockets on its faces; small smart-port connectors are visible on the upper faces.

Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition toggle. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The top view shows a rounded-triangular paddle with a central three-spoke hub. Its dimensions are 2.03 in [51.6 mm] across with a 1.19 in [30.2 mm] inner reference. The lower view shows the full toggle bar (a yellow and red bar) mounted on top of a checkered field perimeter wall. The toggle bar spans 25.99 in [660.2 mm], and the field wall height shown is 13.20 in [335.3 mm].

Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition loader. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. Small isometric renders in the top corner show two loaders, one red and one blue. The top view shows a circular opening with diameter 3.39 in [86 mm] within a 3.74 in [95 mm] frame. The front view shows the loader as a tall chute mounted over the field wall, with overall height 14.37 in [365 mm] and a lower mounted section of 3.25 in [82.5 mm]. The side view gives an overall height of 22.97 in [583.5 mm], a lower reference of 11.85 in [301 mm], and a base width of 4.02 in [102.1 mm].

Top-down specification diagram for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition field. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The view is labeled 0° at the top and Audience View at the bottom. The field is a square tiled grid with diagonal tape lines forming a large X and a central diamond. Goals are positioned across the field (shown in red, blue, and neutral black), with loaders at the four corners (red on the left side, blue on the right) and toggle bars along the top, bottom, and sides. Element positions are given as coordinates measured from a zero origin at the bottom-left corner.

Specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition field tape lines. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. Three circular detail views run across the top. The first, Autonomous Line, shows the tape width of 2.50 in [63.5 mm]. The second, Midfield, shows that the center of the tape line aligns with the center point where four tiles meet. The third, Load Zone, shows the outside tape edge at the center of a tile and the inside tape edge running along the outside edge of the tile teeth. Below is a top-down field diagram (labeled 0° and Audience View) showing the full tape-line layout, with callout markers A, B, and C indicating where each detail view applies. The diagonal tape segment is dimensioned at 34.05 in [864.8 mm].

Top-down specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition scoring object placement. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. A note states that the layout shown is for VEX V5 Head-to-Head matches, and that other match types may or may not start with pins in some or all neutral goals. The view is labeled 0° at the top and Audience View at the bottom. Scoring objects, including pins (in red, blue, and yellow) and cross-shaped pin clusters, are shown at goal positions across the tiled field. Positions are given as coordinates from a zero origin at the bottom-left corner.

Specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition portable (plastic) field perimeter. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The top-down view shows the square tiled field, dimensioned inside-wall-to-wall as 140.4 in [3566.4 mm] in both directions. A wall cross-section labeled Section A-A gives a wall width of 2.00 in [50.8 mm] and a wall height of 11.54 in [293 mm]. A Field Critical Dimensions summary lists: approximately 140.40 inch square wall-to-wall inside, 11.54 inch wall height, and 2.00 inch wall thickness. A note states that some events not using anti-static field tiles may elect to use Techspray 1726-QT, or a suitable replacement, to prevent static buildup on the foam tiles.

Specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition metal field perimeter. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The top-down view shows the square tiled field, dimensioned inside-wall-to-wall as 140.50 in [3568.7 mm] in both directions. A wall cross-section gives a wall width of 1.27 in [32.4 mm] and a wall height of 11.50 in [292.1 mm]. A Field Critical Dimensions summary lists: approximately 140.5 inch square wall-to-wall inside, 11.5 inch wall height, and 1.27 inch wall thickness. A note states that some events not using anti-static field tiles may elect to use Techspray 1726-QT, or a suitable replacement, to prevent static buildup on the foam tiles.

Specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition toggle starting orientation. The diagram shows two isometric views of field corners with detail callouts of the toggle bars. The top view covers the red alliance side: the toggles are oriented with yellow facing up and into the field, and red facing out of the field, shown by a red-and-yellow toggle bar. The bottom view covers the blue alliance side: the toggles are oriented with yellow facing up and into the field, and blue facing out of the field, shown by a blue-and-yellow toggle bar.

Specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition AprilTag placement. The diagram has a top-down field view labeled 0° and Audience View, with a small isometric render showing an AprilTag mounted on a goal. Numbered circles mark each tag’s ID at its goal location.

Specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition custom-made Toggle Mount. The diagram shows two close up views of ways that Toggles can be mounted to metal Field Perimeters, with a note saying that these are the only ways that they can be mounted.

Added: Version 2.1 (New)

Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition game pin. All dimensions are given in inches with millimeters in brackets.The drawing contains two technical views plus a small isometric render in the top corner showing four pins (red, blue, and yellow) at various angles. Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition game cup. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. A small isometric render in the top corner shows the cup with a dark upper section and a translucent lower section. Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition goal. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The drawing has four views: a front elevation, a top-down view, a second front view, and an isometric view. The goal is a truncated-pyramid (trapezoidal) shape with a central circular opening and hexagonal pockets on its faces; small smart-port connectors are visible on the upper faces. Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition toggle. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The top view shows a rounded-triangular paddle with a central three-spoke hub. Its dimensions are 2.03 in [51.6 mm] across with a 1.19 in [30.2 mm] inner reference. The lower view shows the full toggle bar (a yellow and red bar) mounted on top of a checkered field perimeter wall. The toggle bar spans 25.99 in [660.2 mm], and the field wall height shown is 13.20 in [335.3 mm]. Engineering specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition loader. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. Small isometric renders in the top corner show two loaders, one red and one blue. The top view shows a circular opening with diameter 3.39 in [86 mm] within a 3.74 in [95 mm] frame. The front view shows the loader as a tall chute mounted over the field wall, with overall height 14.37 in [365 mm] and a lower mounted section of 3.25 in [82.5 mm]. The side view gives an overall height of 22.97 in [583.5 mm], a lower reference of 11.85 in [301 mm], and a base width of 4.02 in [102.1 mm]. Top-down specification diagram for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition field. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The view is labeled 0° at the top and Audience View at the bottom. The field is a square tiled grid with diagonal tape lines forming a large X and a central diamond. Goals are positioned across the field (shown in red, blue, and neutral black), with loaders at the four corners (red on the left side, blue on the right) and toggle bars along the top, bottom, and sides. Element positions are given as coordinates measured from a zero origin at the bottom-left corner. Specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition field tape lines. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. Three circular detail views run across the top. The first, Autonomous Line, shows the tape width of 2.50 in [63.5 mm]. The second, Midfield, shows that the center of the tape line aligns with the center point where four tiles meet. The third, Load Zone, shows the outside tape edge at the center of a tile and the inside tape edge running along the outside edge of the tile teeth. Below is a top-down field diagram (labeled 0° and Audience View) showing the full tape-line layout, with callout markers A, B, and C indicating where each detail view applies. The diagonal tape segment is dimensioned at 34.05 in [864.8 mm]. Top-down specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition scoring object placement. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. A note states that the layout shown is for VEX V5 Head-to-Head matches, and that other match types may or may not start with pins in some or all neutral goals. The view is labeled 0° at the top and Audience View at the bottom. Scoring objects, including pins (in red, blue, and yellow) and cross-shaped pin clusters, are shown at goal positions across the tiled field. Positions are given as coordinates from a zero origin at the bottom-left corner. Specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition portable (plastic) field perimeter. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The top-down view shows the square tiled field, dimensioned inside-wall-to-wall as 140.4 in [3566.4 mm] in both directions. A wall cross-section labeled Section A-A gives a wall width of 2.00 in [50.8 mm] and a wall height of 11.54 in [293 mm]. A Field Critical Dimensions summary lists: approximately 140.40 inch square wall-to-wall inside, 11.54 inch wall height, and 2.00 inch wall thickness. A note states that some events not using anti-static field tiles may elect to use Techspray 1726-QT, or a suitable replacement, to prevent static buildup on the foam tiles. Specification drawing for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition metal field perimeter. All dimensions are in inches with millimeters in brackets. The top-down view shows the square tiled field, dimensioned inside-wall-to-wall as 140.50 in [3568.7 mm] in both directions. A wall cross-section gives a wall width of 1.27 in [32.4 mm] and a wall height of 11.50 in [292.1 mm]. A Field Critical Dimensions summary lists: approximately 140.5 inch square wall-to-wall inside, 11.5 inch wall height, and 1.27 inch wall thickness. A note states that some events not using anti-static field tiles may elect to use Techspray 1726-QT, or a suitable replacement, to prevent static buildup on the foam tiles. Specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition toggle starting orientation. The diagram shows two isometric views of field corners with detail callouts of the toggle bars. The top view covers the red alliance side: the toggles are oriented with yellow facing up and into the field, and red facing out of the field, shown by a red-and-yellow toggle bar. The bottom view covers the blue alliance side: the toggles are oriented with yellow facing up and into the field, and blue facing out of the field, shown by a blue-and-yellow toggle bar. Specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition AprilTag placement. The diagram has a top-down field view labeled 0° and Audience View, with a small isometric render showing an AprilTag mounted on a goal. Numbered circles mark each tag’s ID at its goal location. Specification diagram for VEX V5 Robotics Competition custom-made Toggle Mount. The diagram shows two close up views of ways that Toggles can be mounted to metal Field Perimeters, with a note saying that these are the only ways that they can be mounted. Specification diagram for VEX AI Robotics Competition AprilTag numbering. The diagram has a top-down view of the VEX AI field labeled 0° at the top and Audience View at the bottom, with a small render of a blue goal showing where its AprilTag is mounted. Callouts number the five goals: 0 on the Midfield Goal in the center, 1 on the red Alliance-colored goal in the lower left quadrant, 2 on the neutral goal in the lower right quadrant, 3 on the blue Alliance-colored goal in the upper right quadrant, and 4 on the neutral goal in the upper left quadrant.

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