Charging and Powering On VEX AIM – VEX Library

This article outlines how to charge the VEX AIM Coding Robot and power the robot on and off so you can get started

Charging the Robot with a Computer

robot to the left of a laptop with a cable connecting the two electronics.

Use a USB-C cable to connect the robot to a computer.

When connected, the robot will automatically power on and make a sound to indicate it has powered on.

robot Screen showing the main menu with the Drive icon in the center. A callout box is around the battery icon in the upper right corner.

The Battery icon in the upper right corner of the screen will begin to flash to indicate charging.

Charging the Robot via a Power Source

Note: If the robot is powered on when charging begins, the behaviors will match the computer connection. After five minutes of inactivity, the robot will go to sleep and the behaviors described below will begin.

robot off with a cable plugged into the back of the robot. Red LEDs can be seen around the side of the robot.

Use a USB-C cable to connect the robot to a power source.

Blue robot screen with a white battery charging icon shown.

When plugged in, the robot will display a charging icon on the screen. Then after 5 minutes, the robot will enter a screen saver mode and the LEDs will begin to flash red.

When fully charged, the LEDs of the robot will change from flashing red to flashing green, then will turn off.

Powering On the Robot

The back of the robot with the power button called out. The button is on the back of the robot beneath the port for a USB-C cable.

Turn on the robot by pressing the power button on the back of the robot.

Powering Off the Robot

Turn off the robot by holding the power button on the back of the robot.