Getting Started With the VEX AI System

When you first obtain your VEX AI System, there are a lot of pieces that need to be assembled to get up and running.


Parts of the AI System

Diagram showing how VEX AI system components connect: V5 Brain links to motors, sensors, battery, and radio; Jetson Nano connects via USB to the V5 Brain, RealSense depth camera, GPS sensor, and Wi-Fi module with antennas; cables are color-coded by type.

There are numerous parts in the VEX AI System. There are enough pieces for two V5 Robots.

For a more detailed explanation of all of the parts and their purpose, view the Parts of the AI System article.


Connect and Power the Jetson

NVIDIA Jetson Nano board with heat sink and multiple USB and HDMI ports.

The Jetson is a crucial part of the VEX AI System that runs devices including the Intel Camera. Before the Jetson can be functional, the devices used with it first need to be connected and the Jetson needs to be powered on.

For more information on how to connect devices to the Jetson and power it, view the Connect and Power the Jetson article.


Install the Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi and Antennas

Jetson Nano board with Intel Wi-Fi module and two external antennas placed beside it.

Before the Jetson can function properly, the Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi and Antennas need to be installed.

For more information on installation, view the Install the Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi and Antennas article.


Accessing the Dashboard

VEX AI dashboard showing robot position on a field. There is also a camera view that is classifying game objects with labels and distances.

Accessing the Dashboard of the VEX AI Intel Camera gives you insight into where the robot is on the field as well as what game pieces are in front of it.

For more information on the Dashboard, view the Accessing the Dashboard article.


Suggested 3D Print Options

3D-printed protective case designed for the Jetson Nano.

When working with the VEX AI System, there are suggested 3D print options available for the Jetson and the Intel Camera.

For more information about 3D print options, view the Suggested 3D Print Options article.

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