Updating the V5 Controller Firmware – VEX Library

Connect a V5 Smart Cable to your V5 Controller.

Diagram illustrating troubleshooting steps for V5 category, showing key components and connections to resolve common issues.

Connect one end of a V5 Smart Cable to one of the Smart Ports located on the top of the V5 Controller.

Connect your V5 Controller to your V5 Robot Brain.

Diagram illustrating troubleshooting steps for V5 devices, featuring labeled components and actions to resolve common issues.

Connect the opposite end of the V5 Smart Cable into any open Smart Port on the V5 Robot Brain.

Power on your V5 Brain, if it is not already powered on.

Diagram illustrating troubleshooting steps for V5 category issues, featuring labeled components and arrows indicating the flow of the troubleshooting process.

Make sure your V5 Robot Brain has a charged V5 Robot Battery connected.

Press the Power button on the V5 Robot Brain to power it on if it is not already turned on.

Confirm the firmware update.

Diagram illustrating troubleshooting steps for V5 category issues, featuring labeled components and flowchart elements to guide users in resolving common problems.

If your V5 Controller's firmware is not current to the firmware on the V5 Robot Brain, you will see this screen.

Press OK to begin the firmware update for the V5 Wireless Controller.

VEX V5 robot troubleshooting flowchart illustrating steps for diagnosing and resolving common issues, featuring decision points and possible solutions for effective problem-solving.

You may also be prompted to update the controller assets. If so, press OK a second time.