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Running Arm Control with the V5 Controller

Power on your V5 Controller

Controller powered on with its screen showing the Home menu.

Press the square Power Button in the center of the controller to turn it ON.

Set up Driver Control

Controller screen is shown in the Home menu, with three icons for the Drive, Programs, and Settings menus. The Drive icon is highlighted by default.

Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the Driver Control program's icon (highlighted in the image).

Then press the A button to choose Drive.

Press the A button again to choose Run.

Press the B button to return to the previous menu, if needed.

Use the R1 and R2 Buttons on the Right Side of the Controller to lower and raise the arm

  • The rectangular R1 button on the front of the controller lowers the arm.
  • The rectangular R2 button on the front of the controller raises the arm.

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