Running the Drive Built-In Program using the V5 Controller – VEX Library

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

Image of VEX V5 Controller showcasing its design and features, including buttons and joystick layout, used for robotics programming and control.

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

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

Make sure that the Drive icon is highlighted and press the A button.

A VEX V5 controller featuring various buttons, a joystick, and an LCD screen, designed for robotics programming and control, set against a neutral background.

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

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

Press A to run the Drive program.

Image of a V5 controller showcasing its design and features, including buttons and joystick layout, used for robotics applications.

Use the arrow buttons to move the dark highlight over the Run icon on the Drive program screen.

Then press the A button to select Run.

Step 4: Use the Drive program's running screen.

Diagram illustrating the V5 controller, highlighting its key components and features, including buttons, joystick, and ports, in the context of V5 Category Description.

The image above shows the screens you went through to run the Drive program.

Use the Drive program's running screen to monitor your running time and the charge on the battery.