Switching VEX GO Brain Connections in VEXcode GO – VEX Library

Once your device is connected to a GO Brain, it is simple to switch the Brain connection in order to connect your device to a different Brain using VEXcode GO.

For the purpose of this article, a device will first be shown connected to Robot 1. It will then be disconnected in order to connect the device to Robot 2.

Disconnecting from a Brain

Illustration of key features of VEXcode GO, showcasing the software interface and various tools available for programming VEX robotics, including icons and options for coding and project management.

First, ensure that a Brain is connected to your device in VEXcode GO by selecting the Brain Icon in the Toolbar.

The button on top of the Brain will flash green when it is connected to a device.

Screenshot showing the 'Select' and 'Disconnect' options in VEXcode GO interface, highlighting key features for managing connections in robotics programming.

To disconnect the device from Robot 1, select ‘Disconnect.’

Error message displayed on a computer screen indicating 'No connection' in VEXcode GO, highlighting connectivity issues in the context of using VEX robotics software.

The status will now report that no Brain is connected.

Illustration of the VEX GO Brain Power On feature, highlighting key functionalities and components for users in the VEXcode GO context.

The button on top of the Brain will remain a solid green when it is powered on, but not connected to a device.

Connecting to a new Brain

Screenshot of VEXcode GO interface showing the 'Select' connection option, highlighting key features for users to connect devices effectively.

To connect the device to a new Brain, select ‘Connect.’

Illustration of available VEXcode GO brains, showcasing different types of VEX robotics control units, each labeled with their specific features and capabilities.

A list of available Brains within range will appear.

Illustration of the New Brain for VEXcode GO, showcasing its key features and design elements, highlighting its compatibility with VEX robotics systems.

Choose a new Brain and then select ‘Connect.’

Illustration showing the status of a device connecting in VEXcode GO, highlighting the key features of the software.

The status will report that the new Brain is connecting.

VEX robot connected to a computer, showcasing the integration of VEXcode GO software for programming and controlling robotics, highlighting key features of the platform.

Once the connection is complete, the status will report as connected.

The button on top of the Brain will flash green when it is connected to a device.

When VEXcode GO is ‘Searching’

Diagram illustrating the connection process for a robot in VEXcode GO, highlighting key components and features for effective setup and operation.

If a device is connected to a Brain and the Brain is turned off or no longer in range, the Brain Status Icon in the Toolbar will turn orange to indicate that VEXcode GO is ‘searching’ for the Brain.

A screenshot of the VEXcode GO interface, showcasing key features such as coding blocks, robot control options, and project organization tools, designed for educational robotics programming.

Once the Brain is powered back on or back in range, the device will auto-connect with the Brain.