Connect the AI Vision Sensor to Web-based VEXcode V5 – VEX Library

To utilize your AI Vision Sensor in VEXcode projects, the initial step is to establish a successful connection between the sensor and VEXcode. This requires:

An AI Vision Sensor.
A V5 Brain.
A computer with either App-based or Web-based VEXcode V5.
A smart cable.
A USB-C cable.

With these items in hand, proceed below to see the steps for connecting your AI Vision Sensor to VEXcode V5.

1. Connect the AI Vision Sensor to your computer with a USB-C cable.

Diagram of the VEX V5 AI Vision Sensor, illustrating its features and components for robotics applications, including sensor placement and functionality in detecting objects and colors.

2. Open VEXcode V5 and open the Devices menu.

Diagram illustrating the VEX V5 AI Vision Sensor, showcasing its components and functionality within robotics applications.

3. Select Add a Device.

we go IN whoooo.png

4. Select AI Vision.

Diagram illustrating the V5 AI Vision Sensor, highlighting its components and functionality within the V5 robotics system, including sensor placement and data processing capabilities.

5. Select the Smart Cable port that the sensor is connected to.

click configure.png

6. Select Configure.

hrngnghrthh connect.png

7. The AI Vision Sensor Utility window will open. Select Connect to connect your AI Vision Sensor.

Diagram of the VEX V5 AI Vision Sensor, illustrating its components and functionality, used for object detection and recognition in robotics applications.

8. A window prompting you to select the serial port for connection will appear. Choose the only available option.

Diagram of the VEX V5 AI Vision Sensor, illustrating its components and functionality for enhanced robotics vision capabilities.

9. A dialogue box asking for permission to use your camera will appear. Select Allow.

Note: If another camera is already connected to your computer, such as a laptop’s web camera, you may see the indicator for it turn on momentarily. This is normal and VEXcode will default to the AI Vision Sensor.

10. The AI Vision Sensor’s video screen will show what the sensor is seeing.

This may take a few seconds to update.

If it does not update, check your cable connections to the sensor and computer.

11. Below the AI Vision Sensor’s screen is information about the AI Vision Sensor’s firmware.

Diagram illustrating the AI Vision Sensor for V5 robotics, showcasing its components and functionality, including camera placement and sensor features.

12. If the button says New Update Available, that means you need to update the firmware. Follow this article to learn about Updating the AI Vision Sensor's Firmware.

Diagram illustrating the AI Vision Sensor for V5 robotics, showcasing its features and components, including camera placement and sensor functionality.

13. If it says Firmware is Up to Date then your AI Vision Sensor has the most current firmware and is ready to go!

Diagram illustrating the AI Vision Sensor for V5 robotics, showcasing key components and functionalities, including sensor placement and data processing elements.

14. Once you have finished configuring the AI Vision Sensor, disconnect the Sensor from the computer and attach it to your V5 Brain with a Smart Cable.

For information on how to configure your AI Vision sensor, go here.

15. You can now connect your V5 Brain to your computer to download projects using the AI Vision Sensor.