The V5 Robot Brain allows your robot to receive a multitude of different inputs, then process those inputs with an abundance of expandable storage that turns the inputs into a wide variety of outputs.

It is the Brain of your robot!

 

Screenshot of the V5 System Bundle setup process, illustrating key components and instructions for users to get started with their V5 system.

Screenshot of the V5 System Bundle setup process, showing various components and their arrangement, intended to guide users in getting started with their V5 robotics system.

The V5 Robot Brain has a 4.25 inch full color touch-screen which allows you to have direct control with the touch of a finger, in addition, it has a near limitless amount of feedback, a dashboard, and can be customized using VEXcode.

The screen is shielded by a removable plastic protector that is held securely in place by magnets.

Screenshot of the V5 System Bundle setup process, illustrating key components and features to help users get started with their V5 robotics system.

Your V5 Robot Brain can be attached to the robot using the four #8-32 threaded inserts located on the bottom of the brain. These can used any of the #8-32 VEX screws.

Screenshot illustrating the V5 System Bundle setup process, featuring labeled components and connections to help users get started with their V5 robotics system.

The Brain also has Pin holes conveniently located on all four sides which will accommodate the included Flanges or can be used with VEX Pins to attach the Robot Brain to your robot.

Screenshot of the V5 System Bundle setup instructions, featuring labeled components and connections to help users get started with their V5 robotics system.

In addition to a programming and a battery port, the V5 Brain provides 21 Smart Ports which recognize and utilize the V5 Smart Motors, V5 Electromagnet, V5 3-Wire Expander, V5 Radio, and V5 Sensors, as well as allowing for a wired connection to the V5 Controller.

Screenshot of the V5 System Bundle setup guide, showing key components and instructions for getting started with the V5 robotics system, including motors, sensors, and controller layout.

The Brain also has eight 3-Wire ports which can be configured to accept the legacy Servo, the Pneumatic Solenoid Driver, LED’s, and 3-Wire Sensors.

Diagram illustrating the components of the V5 System Bundle, including labeled parts and connections, to help users understand how to get started with their V5 robotics system.

The V5 Robot Brain is fully programmable with VEXcode V5 in Blocks, Python, and C++.

VEXcode V5 is available for all popular devices.

Screenshot of the V5 System Bundle setup interface, showing various components and options for users to get started with their V5 robotics system, including labels and icons for easy navigation.

The V5 Brain has eight slots to store eight different custom programs for selection and use.

V5 System Bundle setup guide featuring components and connections, illustrating how to start using the V5 robotics system effectively.

For advanced programmers, VEXcode Pro V5 (C++) is also available.

There are also a number of other custom programming options available.

Robot Brain Specifications

Screenshot of the V5 System Bundle setup guide, displaying components and connections needed to get started with the V5 robotics system, including motors, sensors, and the brain unit.

For more information on the V5 Robot Brain please see these articles.

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