Connecting and Configuring the Motor Controller 55 – VEX Library

The Motor Controller 55 allows the V5 Brain to connect to Direct Current (DC) Motors. Follow the steps below to learn how to connect a DC Motor to the Motor Controller 55 and configure it as a device in VEXcode, enabling its use in coding projects.

Motor Controller 55 piece.

Connecting the Motor Controller 55

Motor Controller 55 piece is shown with a wired connection to the DC Motor.

Make sure that the screws are fully loosened. Then, connect the DC Motor to the Motor Controller 55.

Close up of the screws on the Motor Controller 55 piece to indicate that they should be tightened after the wires have been connected.

Tighten the screws on the Motor Controller 55 completely. This ensures the wires connecting to the DC Motor are secure and won't shift.

Diagram of the Motor Controller 55, with a wired connection to the DC Motor and another wired connection to one of the V5 Brain's Smart Ports. The V5 Brain is also shown connected to a Robot Battery.

Once the Motor Controller 55 is attached to the V5 Brain, it will need to be added as a device in VEXcode.

Configuring the Motor Controller 55

VEXcode V5 Devices menu after the Add a device button has been selected. The MC55 option is highlighted.

Configure the Motor Controller 55 in VEXcode.

Add a new device and select MC55.

VEXcode V5 Select a Port menu where the specific port for the Motor Controller 55 can be selected.

Select which port the Motor Controller 55 is connected to.

VEXcode V5 Devices menu after selecting the Smart Port and with the Motor Controller 55 options shown. The options can be used to name each direction of rotation, and reverse the direction of rotation.

Customize the settings to match the DC Motor that the Motor Controller 55 is connected to.

VEXcode V5 Devices menu after selecting the Smart Port and with the Motor Controller 55 options shown. Below, the Done button is highlighted.

Select Done.

The DC Motor will now be able to be controlled with the Motor Controller 55.