Connecting the V5 Vision Sensor to a Mobile Device

Diagram illustrating the V5 Vision Sensor, showcasing its components and functionality within the V5 robotics system, highlighting key features and usage in robotics applications.

To connect a V5 Vision Sensor to a mobile device, first verify the Wifi on the V5 Brain is turned on. Select on the ‘Devices’ icon on the Brain’s screen.

Diagram illustrating the components and features of the Vision Sensor from the V5 Category, highlighting its functionality and design elements.

Verify there is a Vision Sensor connected to the Brain. In this example, the Vision Sensor is connected to Port 20 on the Brain.

Diagram illustrating the features and components of the Vision Sensor in the V5 robotics system, highlighting key functionalities and connections for users.

Verify the Wifi on the Vision Sensor is turned on. Navigate to the Home screen and select the ‘Settings’ icon.

Diagram illustrating the features and components of the V5 Vision Sensor, including labeled sections for camera, LED lights, and connection ports, relevant to V5 Category Description.

View ‘Vision Sensor Wifi.’ If the setting is ‘Off,’ press on the word ‘Off’ on the Brain’s screen to turn it on.

Diagram illustrating the components and features of the Vision Sensor in the V5 robotics system, highlighting key elements and their functions.

Ensure ‘Vision Sensor Wifi’ now shows the Wifi is ‘On.’

Image of a black vision sensor phone with a sleek design, showcasing its features and functionality, relevant to the V5 category description in the Vision Sensor section.

Navigate to the Wifi settings page on your mobile device and ensure you see a Vision Sensor option. The Vision Sensor name will vary but should begin with ‘VISION_.’

Blackout image of the V5 Vision Sensor, showcasing its design and features, highlighting the sensor's capabilities in robotics applications.

Select the Vision Sensor name and verify the Vision Sensor is connected to the mobile device Wifi.

Screenshot showing the V5 Vision Sensor interface, displaying various settings and options for configuring the sensor's functionality in robotics applications.

On your mobile device, open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.1.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 Vision Sensor interface showing camera feed, target detection options, and settings for tracking objects, with a focus on user-friendly controls and visual feedback.

Camera data from the Vision Sensor will now be viewable on your mobile device.

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