Troubleshooting Connecting to Web-based VEXcode AIM – VEX Library

When connecting a VEX AIM Coding Robot to Web-based VEXcode AIM, several potential causes may prevent a proper connection. Read the following article for potential solutions and guides for connecting to Web-based VEXcode AIM.

Connecting to a Robot and Updating Firmware

Connecting

For more information about connecting a robot to Web-based VEXcode AIM, select the article that aligns with your device:

Updating Firmware

For more information about updating a robot's firmware using Web-based VEXcode AIM, view the following article:

Updating VEX AIM's Firmware

Device Window Not Appearing

The Device Window may not appear if USB devices or Serial port permissions are blocked or disabled. These steps will show you how to enable such permissions.

"Browser site information panel for codeaim.vex.com showing connection is secure, sound setting, and Vex Robotics Communications Port permissions.

Open the permissions panel for codeaim.vex.com

Browser site information panel for codeaim.vex.com with Site settings option highlighted.

Select Site ettings.

Browser site settings panel showing USB devices and Serial ports permissions set to Ask (default).

Scroll down and ensure both USB devices and Serial ports are not set to Blocked.

Notification bar in browser prompting to reload page to apply updated settings, with Reload button highlighted.

Return to codeaim.vex.com. Select Reload.

Popup dialog from codeaim.vex.com requesting to connect to a serial port, listing Vex Robotics Communications Port (COM4) and Vex Robotics User Port (COM5), with Cancel and Connect options.

The Device Window will now appear.