Running User Programs with the V5 Controller – VEX Library

Make sure that your V5 Controller is on and linked to the V5 Robot

Image of the VEX V5 Controller showcasing its design, buttons, and joystick layout, illustrating the key features and ergonomic structure for user interaction.

The V5 Controller should be powered on and connected to the V5 Robot.

For help in connecting the robot to the controller, go to this page about pairing a V5 Controller to the V5 Robot Brain.

Move the highlight over the Programs icon and press the A button

VEX V5 controller showcasing its buttons, joystick, and ergonomic design, illustrating the features and layout for users in the V5 category description.

Use the arrow buttons on the V5 Controller to move the dark highlight over the Programs icon.

Then press either the down-arrow button or the A button to select Programs.

Choose the saved program

VEX V5 Controller with joystick and buttons, showcasing its design and features for educational robotics applications.

Use the arrow buttons to move the dark highlight over the icon of the intended program.

Run the program

Diagram illustrating the features and components of the V5 Controller, including buttons, ports, and display, as part of the V5 Category Description.

Press the A button to select Run.

Use the program's running screen

Diagram illustrating the features and components of the V5 Controller, including labeled parts and connections, designed to enhance understanding of the controller's functionality in robotics.

Use this screen while the program is running to monitor the program's runtime and the battery's charge.

NOTE: To stop the program, hold the controller's Power button until it returns to the Home screen.