Connecting the 6-Axis Robotic Arm to a Computer – VEX Library

You can connect the 6-Axis Robotic Arm directly to a computer to use to code the Arm without the need for an EXP Brain. The 6-Axis Robotic Arm has a USB-C port that allows it to directly connect to a computer.

Diagram illustrating the setup of a CTE (Career and Technical Education) workcell, showing equipment arrangement and workflow for optimal efficiency in a technical education environment.

On the back of the 6-Axis Robotic Arm's base, you will find three ports. Connect the USB-C into the leftmost port.

The port will have the icon of a USB-C Laptop port beneath it:
Illustration of a USB-C laptop port icon, used in the context of setting up the CTE workcell for Career and Technical Education.

Diagram illustrating the setup of a CTE workcell, showcasing equipment arrangement and workflow for optimal efficiency in career and technical education environments.

Connect the other end of the cable into your computer.

Diagram illustrating the setup of a CTE workcell, showing the arrangement of equipment and tools for effective workflow in Career and Technical Education.

The 6-Axis Arm is now connected to your computer. Before it can be used with VEXcode EXP, you must use the power cable to power on the 6-Axis Robotic Arm.

Diagram illustrating the setup of a CTE workcell, featuring labeled components and equipment arrangement for optimal workflow in Career and Technical Education.

Once you've connected the power cable to the 6-Axis Robotic Arm, the green light indicator on the back of the 6-Axis Robotic Arm will light up.