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

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

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

V5 Brain power button illustration, showing the location and design of the power button on the V5 Brain, used for connecting to the brain in robotics applications.

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 Mac computer via USB cable, illustrating the connection process for programming and control.

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

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

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, including labeled ports and components for proper setup.

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

Select the Brain icon in the Toolbar.

Screenshot illustrating the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, featuring labeled components and wiring instructions for proper setup.

Select ‘Connect.’

Screenshot showing the V5 Brain connection process, illustrating the steps to connect devices, with labeled ports and connection points for clarity.

A text box will appear and explain that you should choose the Brain that has lowest ID number. Select 'Continue' on the text box to open the connection window.

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, including visual indicators and interface elements for establishing a successful connection.

Select the V5 Brain with the lowest ID number, from the list of Brains available.

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, highlighting key steps and components involved in establishing a connection for programming and control.

Select the ‘Connect’ button, once you have chosen the lowest numbered V5 Brain ID.

Screenshot showing the connection process to the VEX V5 Brain, including labeled ports and components for setting up devices.

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 required for setup, with highlighted options and features relevant to users.

If the connection was unsuccessful, another text box will appear and prompt you to select the Brain with the different ID number.

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

Diagram showing how to connect a V5 Brain to a Mac computer, illustrating the necessary cables and ports for a proper connection in the context of V5 robotics setup.

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

V5 Brain power button illustration, showing the location and design of the power button on the V5 Brain, used for connecting to the brain in robotics applications.

You can also disconnect a 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.