Using the Smart Ports on the V5 Brain

Connect a V5 Smart Cable to the device

Diagram of the VEX V5 Robot Brain showing its components and connections, including ports, power supply, and communication interfaces, illustrating its functionality in robotics.

Push the end of a V5 Smart Cable into the device's cable port until you hear it click into place.

In the image above, a V5 Smart Motor is being used.

Connect the V5 Smart Cable to the V5 Robot Brain

Close-up view of the VEX V5 Robot Brain, showcasing its ports and LED indicators, designed for educational robotics and programming.

Push the other end of the cable into a port on the V5 Robot Brain until you hear it click into place.

In this picture, Port 10 was chosen for the connection. You can choose any open port.

Check the Device Info screen to see the new device

Diagram of the VEX V5 Robot Brain, illustrating its components and connections, including ports and power supply, used for educational robotics applications.

Press the Devices icon on the Home screen of the V5 Robot Brain to see that the device is recognized on the port you connected to.

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