To begin coding the VEX AIM Coding Robot, you'll first need to connect it to VEXcode AIM. Below are the steps for connecting and disconnecting the robot via a Bluetooth connection.
For information on setting up a wired connection with your robot, read this article..
Connect to a Robot
Turn on the robot by pressing the power button on the back of the robot.
Open VEXcode AIM.
Both web-based and app-based VEXcode AIM can be used when connecting to a robot via Bluetooth.
Select the Robot icon in the top right corner.
Select Connect via Bluetooth from the menu.
App-Based VEXcode AIM
Web-Based VEXcode AIM
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A window will open showing the available robots. This will vary depending on the version of VEXcode AIM you are using. Select your robot.
App-Based VEXcode AIM
Web-Based VEXcode AIM
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Then, select Connect or Pair.
If this is the first time you have connected the robot to this device, a pop-up will appear in VEXcode AIM. This will prompt you to input a code on your robot's screen.
The 4-digit code will appear on the screen of the robot. Note that this will be specific to your robot. The image shown here is an example of a 4-digit code.
Once you have input the code, select the Submit button.
If you have previously connected the robot to this device via web-based VEXcode AIM, you will see "Paired" next to the robot's name in the Bluetooth connection window.
Select this option then Pair to connect the robot to the device via Bluetooth.
The Robot icon in the top left corner will now appear green. Now when the Robot icon is selected, the Bluetooth Connection option will read Connected.
The Bluetooth icon on the robot's screen will also turn green to show Bluetooth is connected.