Using the VEX GO Switch – VEX Library

Using the Switch allows you to bring the VEX GO system to life without programming.

Use the Switch With a Motor

Switch piece shown from both sides to illustrate that it has a Port on each side. The Smart Port isn't colored and is smaller, while the Battery Port is orange and larger.

Using a Motor with the Switch allows you to control the Motor without the need for programming.

There are two ports on the Switch. A Smart Port to connect a Motor or LED Bumper and an orange Battery Port to connect a Battery.

Motor with its cable plugged into the Switch's Smart Port.

Connect a Motor to the Switch by inserting the Motor Cable into the Smart Port on the Switch.

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

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

Diagram of a Switch piece with a Motor Cable and a Battery Cable plugged into their respective ports. The used ports are highlighted in red circles.

To control a Motor with the Switch, ensure a Motor and Battery are connected to the Switch.

There are three settings on the Switch

Switch piece with the lever turned to the forward setting marked with a plus sign.

‘+’ : rotates the Motor in the forward direction.

Switch piece with the lever turned to a neutral position and pointing straight up.

Neutral: turns the Motor off.

Switch piece with the lever turned to the reverse setting marked with a minus sign.

‘-’ : rotates the Motor in the reverse direction.

View all three settings of the Switch in this animation.

Use the Switch With the LED Bumper

LED Bumper with its cable plugged into the Switch's Smart Port.

Connect the LED Bumper to the Switch by inserting the LED Bumper Cable into the Smart Port on the Switch.

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

Ensure that the LED Bumper Cable is fully inserted into the Smart Port on the Switch. A ‘click’ sound will ensure that the cable is seated fully into the Smart Port.

Diagram of a Switch piece with an LED Bumper Cable and a Battery Cable plugged into their respective ports.

To control the LED Bumper with the Switch, ensure the LED Bumper and Battery are connected to the Switch.

There are three settings on the Switch when connected to the LED Bumper

Switch piece with the lever turned to the forward setting marked with a plus sign. The connected LED Bumper is glowing green.

‘+’ : sets the LED Bumper color to green.

Switch piece with the lever turned to a neutral position and pointing straight up. The connected LED Bumper is turned off.

Neutral: turns the LED Bumper off.

Switch piece with the lever turned to the reverse setting marked with a minus sign. The connected LED Bumper is glowing red.

‘-’ : sets the LED Bumper color to red.