Connecting to the User/Console Port in Web-Based VEXcode V5 – VEX Library

To print to the Console in web-based VEXcode V5, a connection to the user/console web-serial port is needed. This second port is needed because the first serial port links the V5 Brain to the device for project downloads from a browser.

For more information about connecting to the first serial port in web-based VEXcode V5, view these articles.

Note: to print to the Console, the V5 Brain must stay connected to the device via a USB cable while using the user/console web-serial port.

Connecting to the User/Console Web-Serial Port

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, showing ports and components involved in establishing a connection for robotics projects.

Ensure the V5 Battery is charged and is connected to the V5 Brain.

Turn on the Brain by pressing the Power button on the Brain.

Diagram illustrating how to connect the VEX V5 Brain to various components, including motors and sensors, with labeled connections and visual representations for clear understanding of the setup process.

Connect the V5 Brain to your device using the Micro-USB cable.

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, highlighting ports and components involved in establishing a successful connection for robotics projects.

Ensure the V5 Brain is connected to the device via the first web-serial port. For more information on this connection process, view the article for your device:

The Brain icon should be green and the Brain name/Team number should appear.

Diagram illustrating how to connect VEX V5 Brain to various components, including motors and sensors, with labeled connections for clear understanding in the context of V5 Category Description.

Select ‘Connect User / Console Serial Port.’

macOS/Chromebook

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, featuring labeled components and ports for wiring and setup, as part of the V5 Category Description on connecting devices.

Windows

Diagram illustrating how to connect to the VEX V5 Brain, showing ports and connections for various components, with labeled parts for clarity in setup.

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A prompt will appear. It will appear slightly different between macOS/Chromebook and Windows, select ‘Continue.’

macOS/Chromebook

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the V5 Brain, featuring labeled components and connection ports for optimal setup and functionality.

Windows

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, showing labeled ports and components for proper setup in robotics projects.

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macOS/Chromebook: select the V5 Brain with the HIGHEST ID number from the list of Brains available. The lowest ID number should already be paired.
Windows: Select 'User Port.' The Communications Port should already be paired.

macOS/Chromebook

Diagram illustrating how to connect to the V5 Brain, showing labeled ports and connections for optimal setup.

Windows

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, showing ports and cables for various components.

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Select 'Connect' once your choice is highlighted.

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, showing labeled ports and components for proper setup.

The User / Console Port will display as ‘Connected’ once the connection is successful.

Disconnecting from the User/Console Web-Serial Port

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the V5 Brain, highlighting key components and ports for establishing a link between the V5 system and its brain unit.

To disconnect your device from a V5 Brain, unplug the Micro-USB cable from your device or the V5 Brain.

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, showing ports and components involved in establishing a connection for robotics projects.

You can also disconnect a V5 Brain from web-based VEXcode V5 by turning the Brain off.

Turn the Brain off by holding the Power button until the screen on the Brain goes black.

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, showing ports and components involved in establishing a connection for robotics projects.

Both of the methods above will disconnect the V5 Brain from both web-serial ports, showing the V5 Brain icon as white.