Charging the VEX V5 Controller

In order to charge your V5 Controller, follow along with the steps in this article.

Powered on V5 Controller is shown opened to the Home menu.

First, ensure you have all of the materials you need to get started:

  • A micro-usb cable
  • A V5 Controller
  • A power source (such as a charging cube connected to an outlet or a computer)

How to Charge a V5 Controller

V5 Controller is being charged with a micro-usb cable. The screen is showing a battery charge icon.

Connect the micro-usb cable to the Controller’s charge port located underneath the power button.

The micro-usb cable must be connected to a power source to charge the Controller.

The battery charge icon on the screen will indicate that the Charger is successfully charging.

Powered on V5 Controller is shown with its Power button highlighted.

You can turn the Controller on and off by pressing and holding the power button.

V5 Controller screen is shown with the battery indicator in the top right highlighted.

If the Controller is still actively charging, the battery indicator will fluctuate.

Once the Controller is fully charged, the battery icon will be displayed as full.

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