Mounting and Wiring the V5 Battery – VEX Library

Collect all needed parts

Diagram illustrating the V5 robot battery, including key components and connections, relevant to V5 Category Description in the Robot Battery section.

You will need:

(1) V5 Robot Battery (not shown)
(1) V5 Robot Battery Cable (not shown)
(2) V5 Battery Clips
(4) #8-32 x 1/2" Screws
(4) #8-32 Keps Nuts
(1) 3-32" Hex Key

When you want to wire the battery, you will also need the V5 Robot Brain mounted to your robot. >

Mount the V5 Battery Clips

Diagram showing the layout and components of a VEX V5 robot battery, including battery terminals and connections, illustrating how to properly install and maintain the battery for optimal performance.

Mount the two V5 Battery Clips underneath the back part of the base of your robot.

Secure the V5 Battery into the clips

Diagram illustrating the V5 robot battery, showing its components and connections, relevant to the V5 Category Description in the Robot Battery section.

Press the battery into the clips until you hear and feel it click into place.

Connect the V5 Robot Battery

Diagram illustrating the placement and connection of the robot battery in a V5 robot, highlighting key components and wiring for optimal performance.

Wire the battery to the V5 Robot Brain using the battery cable.

Be sure to insert the battery cable's connectors correctly so they click into place.

For more detailed instructions on mounting and wiring the battery, see the V5 Clawbot Build Instructions.