Connecting with App-based VEXcode V5 - Windows

It takes just a few steps to connect a VEX V5 Brain to app-based VEXcode V5 on a Windows device.

To Connect a VEX V5 Brain

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

Be sure 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 the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, showing the various ports and connections for sensors and motors, with labeled components for clarity.

Launch app-based VEXcode V5.

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

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

Diagram illustrating how to connect to the VEX V5 Brain, featuring labeled ports and connections for various components, including motors and sensors, to facilitate proper setup and functionality.

Your V5 Brain will then connect to app-based VEXcode V5. The Brain icon in the Toolbar will show green to indicate the Brain is connected, and the 'Download', 'Run', and 'Stop' buttons will be available.

You must keep the Brain plugged into your device to maintain the connection, in order to do things like download a project to the Brain.


To Disconnect a VEX V5 Brain

Diagram illustrating the connection process to the V5 Brain, featuring labeled components and connections for users to understand how to set up their V5 robotics system effectively.

To disconnect your device from an V5 Brain, unplug the USB cable from your Windows 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 an V5 Brain from app-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 V5 Brain, highlighting key components and steps for setup in the V5 robotics system.

Upon disconnecting, the Brain icon in the Toolbar will show as white, and the 'Download', 'Run', and 'Stop' buttons will be unavailable.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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