Using the VEX GO Brain – VEX Library

Using the Brain allows you to bring the VEX GO system to life by programming Motors and Sensors with VEXcode GO.

Connect a Battery to the Brain

GO Brain Battery image, showcasing the design and specifications of the battery used in GO electronics, highlighting its features and compatibility.

The Brain will not work without a Battery.

GO Battery Light, an electronic device featuring a compact design with a prominent LED indicator, used for monitoring battery status in various applications.

First, ensure that the Battery is charged.

Diagram showing the battery callout for the GO Brain, highlighting key components and connections in the electronics section.

Next, locate the orange Battery Port on the Brain.

Image of an orange electronic port with multiple connection points, illustrating a component from the Electronics section of the GO category.

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

Diagram showing an orange port connection for electronic devices, illustrating the layout and labeling of ports in the context of electronics, relevant to the GO category.

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

Turn On the Brain

Illustration of the GO Brain Power Callout, highlighting key features and components of the GO electronics system, including labels and visual elements for better understanding.

Once the Battery has been connected to the Brain, the Brain can now be turned on.

To turn on the Brain, press the clear button with an orange ring around it on top of the Brain.

Illustration of the GO Brain Power On feature, showcasing a callout highlighting the power button on the device, emphasizing its functionality within the Electronics category.

The clear button will turn green when the Brain is powered on.

Turn Off the Brain

Image of a GO Brain button being pressed, illustrating the interaction with electronics in the GO category.

To turn off the Brain, hold the green button on top of the Brain for approximately three seconds.

Illustration of the GO Brain Power Callout, highlighting key features and components of the GO electronics system, including labels and visual elements for better understanding.

Once the Brain is powered off, the button on top of the Brain will no longer be green.

Connect Motors and Sensors to the Brain

Diagram of the GO Brain ports, illustrating the various connection points and their functions for electronic components in robotics.

There are four Smart Ports at the top of the Brain where the LED Bumper, Electromagnet, and Motors are connected.

Diagram showing the battery callout for the GO Brain, highlighting key components and connections in the electronics section.

On the opposite side of the GO Brain are additional ports colored orange and blue-green. The orange Battery Port is for connecting the Battery as seen above.

Diagram of the GO Brain and Eye Sensor components, highlighting their connections and features, illustrating the electronics setup for the VEX GO robotics system.

The blue-green Eye Sensor Port is designated to connect the Eye Sensor.

Diagram of the GO Brain Motor 2 electronic component, showcasing its design and features, relevant to the GO category in electronics.

Connect the LED Bumper, Electromagnet, or Motors to the Brain by inserting the device cable into one of the four Smart Ports on the Brain.

Diagram showing black port connections for electronic devices, illustrating various input and output ports, labeled for clarity.

Ensure that the device’s cable is fully inserted into the Smart Port on the Brain. A ‘click’ sound will ensure that the cable is seated fully into the Smart Port.

Diagram showing the steps for cable removal from electronic devices, illustrating proper techniques and tools needed for safe disconnection.

To remove a device from the Brain, press down on the release tab of the device’s cable and then gently remove the cable from the Smart Port.