Connecting an EXP Brain to Computer via USB – VEX Library

It takes just a few steps to connect a VEX EXP Brain to App-Based VEXcode EXP on your Windows or Mac computer. First, you will need to be sure you have all the components.

You will need the following:

A USB-C cable (either USB-C to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-A, depending on your device)
An EXP Brain
An EXP Battery
A Windows or Mac Computer

After you have gathered your components, complete the following:

Diagram shows a Battery being connected to an EXP Brain. An arrow indicates that the Battery should be slid into the charging port on the bottom of the Brain. The Battery is oriented with its latch facing away from the Brain.

Insert the battery into the EXP Brain.

Brain with its Check button highlighted.

Turn on the EXP Brain by pressing the checkmark button.

Brain that is connected to a USB-C cable.

Connect the USB-C cable to the EXP Brain.

Brain connected to a laptop computer using a USB cable.

Connect the other end of the USB cable to the Computer’s USB port.

VEXcode EXP application icon.

Launch app-based VEXcode EXP

VEXcode EXP Toolbar with a green Brain icon that is highlighted in between the Controller and Download icons, indicating that the Brain is connected.

A successful connection is confirmed when the Brain Status Icon in the Toolbar is green.