Connecting with Web-based VEXcode V5 - Windows – VEX Library

It takes just a few steps to connect a VEX V5 Brain to Web-based VEXcode V5 on a Windows device.

How To Connect a VEX V5 Brain from Web-based VEXcode V5 on a Windows device

V5 Brain power button image, illustrating the location and design of the power button on the V5 Brain, used for connecting and powering on the device.

Be sure the V5 Battery is charged and is connected to the V5 Brain.

Turn on the Brain by pressing the Power button on the Brain.

V5 robot brain connected to a Windows computer via USB cable, illustrating the connection process for programming and control.

Connect the V5 Brain to your Windows device, using the Micro-USB cable.

Note: Your V5 Brain must remain plugged into your Windows device throughout the connection process.

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, including visual indicators and connection options for users to follow in the V5 Category Description article.

Launch web-based VEXcode V5 by navigating to codev5.vex.com.

Select the Brain icon in the Toolbar.

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, illustrating the necessary steps and interface elements for successful setup.

Select ‘Connect.’

Diagram showing how to connect to the VEX V5 Brain, with labeled ports and connections for motors and sensors.

A text box will appear and explain that you should choose the Brain labeled 'Communications Port'. Select 'Continue' on the text box to open the connection window.

Diagram illustrating the connection points and components of the VEX V5 Brain, highlighting ports and interfaces for robotics integration.

Select the V5 Brain labeled 'Communications Port', from the list of Brains available.

Diagram illustrating how to connect components to the VEX V5 Brain, featuring labeled ports and connections for optimal setup.

Select the ‘Connect’ button, once you have chosen the 'Communications Port' V5 Brain ID.

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, illustrating the interface and options available for establishing a connection.

Once the V5 Brain is successfully connected the Brain icon will turn green.

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, illustrating the interface and steps involved in establishing a connection.

If the connection is unsuccessful, another text box will appear prompt you to select the Brain that is not currently paired.

How To Disconnect a VEX V5 Brain from Web-based VEXcode V5 on a Windows device

Diagram illustrating how to connect the V5 Brain to a Windows computer, showing USB connection and relevant ports, with labeled components for clarity.

To disconnect your device from an V5 Brain, unplug the Micro-USB cable from your Windows device or the V5 Brain.

V5 Brain power button image, illustrating the location and design of the power button on the V5 Brain, used for connecting and powering on the device.

You can also disconnect an V5 Brain from web-based VEXcode V5 by turning the Brain off.

Turn the Brain off by holding the Power button until the screen on the Brain goes black.