Connecting the V5 Brain to a Computer via USB – VEX Library

In order to program the V5 Brain, a successful connection needs to be established between the V5 Brain and a device via a Micro-USB cable.

Gathering the Components

Brain that is connected to both a laptop computer using a Micro-USB cable and a V5 Battery using a V5 Battery Cable.

Gather the Required Components

V5 Brain is powered on and connected to a V5 Battery.

Connect the V5 Battery to the V5 Brain

Connect the V5 Brain to the V5 Battery using the battery cable. Ensure the connection is secure.

Close up of the connection ports on the V5 Brain, with a Micro-USB cable and a V5 Battery Cable currently connected.

Connect the V5 Brain to a device using the Micro-USB cable.

Make sure the V5 Brain is connected to a charged V5 Battery and turned on.

Brain that is connected to both a laptop computer using a Micro-USB cable and a V5 Battery using a V5 Battery Cable.

Connect the other end of the Micro-USB cable to the Computer’s USB port.

VEXcode V5 Toolbar with the green Brain icon highlighted, indicating that the Brain is connected.

A successful connection is confirmed when the Brain Status Icon in the Toolbar is green.