Using the VEX GO Battery – VEX Library

The Battery provides power for all Motors, Sensors, and the Brain to work.

Charging the Battery

Battery charging using a USB-C cable plugged into its charging port.

To charge the Battery, connect the Battery to a power source using the USB-C cable provided in the VEX GO Kit.

Note: every VEX GO Kit comes with a USB-C charging cable, but only the VEX GO Classroom Bundle comes with an AC Adapter.

Indicator Lights on the Battery

The Battery's two indicator lights near the charging port are highlighted in a red box.

There are two lights on the side of the Battery to indicate the status of the Battery.

The Battery's power indication button near the indicator lights is highlighted in a red box.

Pressing the button next to the lights on the Battery will indicate the current status.

Battery with the two indicator lights glowing green to indicate that it is fully charged.

Two green lights indicate the Battery is fully charged (75-100%).

Battery with only one of the two indicator lights glowing green, indicating that it is partly charged.

One green light indicates the Battery is partly charged (25-75%).

Battery with one of the two indicator lights glowing red, indicating that it has a low charge.

One red light indicates the Battery has a low charge (0-25%).

When the Battery is actively charging

Battery charging using a USB-C cable plugged into its charging port. The two indicator lights are glowing green to indicate that it is fully charged.

Two green lights indicate the Battery is fully charged.

Battery charging using a USB-C cable plugged into its charging port. One of the two indicator lights is glowing red, indicating that it is not fully charged.

One red light indicates the Battery is actively charging, but not fully charged.

Note: even though one red light indicates that the Battery is actively charging, it does not necessarily mean that the Battery level is 0%. To see the current Battery level, disconnect the Battery from the charger, and press the button next to the indicator lights. You can still use the Battery as long as there is sufficient charge.

Connecting the Battery

Battery with its connection cable plugged into the Battery slot on a Brain.

The Battery can be connected to the Brain or a Switch to power Motors and Sensors.

To connect the Battery to the Brain, view the Using the VEX GO Brain article.

Switch piece with its Battery Port highlighted in a red box.

To connect the Battery to a Switch, locate the orange Battery Port on the Switch.

Switch piece with a Battery Cable plugged into its Battery Port to power it.

Connect the Battery to the Switch by inserting the orange Battery Cable into the orange Battery Port on the Switch.

Diagram of two Switch pieces with Battery Cables plugged into their Battery Ports to power them. On the left the Battery Cable is plugged in fully and there is a green check mark, while on the right the Battery Cable is only plugged in partially and there is a red X.

Ensure that the orange Battery Cable is fully inserted into the orange Battery Port on the Switch. A ‘click’ sound will ensure that the cable is seated fully into the port.

Battery Life

Battery charging using a USB-C cable plugged into its charging port, with a battery icon to illustrate that it takes 3.5 hours to fully charge.

The Battery takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge.

Fully charged Battery, with a clock icon to illustrate that it has enough charge to last one school day.

The Battery is designed to last approximately one school day.

VEXcode GO with the Brain menu opened and a green Battery icon highlighted. This illustrates that the connected Brain has a Battery that is fully charged.

The battery level can be checked in VEXcode GO by selecting the Brain icon in the Toolbar.