Using the VEX GO Battery – VEX Library

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

Charging the Battery

Diagram showing the charging process for the GO battery, illustrating connections and indicators for optimal charging in electronic devices.

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

Diagram showing the light callout features of the GO Battery, highlighting its indicators and functions for user reference in electronics.

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

Illustration of the GO Battery button callout, highlighting key features and functions related to electronics, specifically for GO category devices.

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

GO Battery Light - a compact, portable light designed for use with GO electronics, featuring a sleek design and bright LED illumination, ideal for outdoor activities and emergency situations.

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

GO Battery OneLight product image showcasing a compact, portable battery-powered light designed for versatile use in electronics.

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

Red light indicator on a GO Battery, signaling low battery status. The image illustrates the electronic component's status for users in the GO category.

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

When the Battery is actively charging

Image of a fully charged GO battery, showcasing its design and charge indicator, relevant to the Electronics section of the GO category.

Two green lights indicate the Battery is fully charged.

Diagram showing the charging process for the GO battery, illustrating connections and indicators for optimal charging in electronic devices.

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

Image of a GO Brain battery, showcasing its design and features, relevant to the electronics category.

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.

Diagram of the GO Switch with an orange port highlighted, illustrating its features and connections, relevant to the electronics category.

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

Diagram showing the orange port on a network switch, indicating its function and connections, relevant to electronics in the GO category.

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

Diagram showing the connection of orange ports on a network switch, illustrating proper cable placement and port identification for electronics setup in the GO category.

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 symbol indicating the charging status of a device, used in electronics, part of the GO category.

The Battery takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge.

Graph showing battery life duration for the GO device, illustrating various usage scenarios and time estimates.

The Battery is designed to last approximately one school day.

Screenshot showing the battery status indicator in VEXcode GO, illustrating the current battery level and health for VEX robotics electronics.

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