This guide explains all parts for VEX V5 that are legal for Robotics Competitions and where to find the official VEX V5 Robotics Competition Legal Parts List. It is written for teams, coaches, Event Partners, Judge Advisors, Head Referees, and Inspectors.
Definitions of the terms used here are maintained in the central glossary.
For the robot inspection process, see the VEX V5 Inspection Checklist.
Overview
<R16> Robots are built from the VEX V5 system. Robots may be built ONLY using official VEX V5 components, unless otherwise specifically noted within these rules.
All legal V5 components are listed in the VEX V5 Robotics Competition Legal Parts List.
Note: This rule is applied differently for VEX U. See Rule <VUR2>.
The VEX V5 Robotics Competition Legal Parts List is a living document that can be found by navigating to https://link.vex.com/v5rc-legal-parts. This document should always be considered “Up to Date.”
This new document is currently subject to frequent updates. Questions concerning part legality can be posted in the official VEX V5 Robotics Competition Q&A, found at https://events.vex.com/V5RC/2026-2027/QA, or directed to the Game Design Committee via email at gdc@vex.com.
Important Document Notes
- Pictures are NOT 1:1 scale
- Parts may be different colors than shown
- This document references ONLY parts and electronics made by VEX Robotics
- For the best viewing experience on mobile devices, the official Google Sheets App is recommended