Mounting the Field Monitor Stand to the V5 Portable Competition Field

This article will walk you through how to mount the Field Monitor Stand to the V5 Portable Competition Field.

Step 1 of the V5 Competition Robots setup process, illustrating the initial configuration of components for optimal performance in robotics competitions.

1. Gather the hardware for mounting the stand.

Mounting field monitor stand to portable field hardware required:

  • Star Drive Screw 8-32 x 2.25” - Qty 2
  • Nylock Nuts - Qty 2
  • T15 screwdriver

Step 2 of the V5 Competition Robots setup process, illustrating key components and assembly instructions for building a competition robot.

2. Gather hardware for mounting a monitor.

Mounting monitor to field monitor stand hardware required:

  • Standardized VESA Monitor Mounting Hardware
  • Screw, M4 x .7 x 10mm - Qty 5
  • Screw, M4 x .7 x 18mm - Qty 5
  • Screw, M4 x .7 x 25mm - Qty 5
  • Spacer - Qty 8
  • Phillips head screwdriver

Diagram illustrating Step 3 for building competition robots in the V5 category, featuring labeled components and assembly instructions.

3. Determine a location to attach the field monitor stand

  • The field monitor stand can be attached to any corner or any edge with a T-connector.

Flowchart illustrating the process for designing competition robots in V5, highlighting key steps and decision points for effective robot development.

4. Once a location is decided, place the nylock nuts into the nut pockets on the corner connector or T-connectors.

  • To do this, un-pop the extrusions from the connectors to expose the nut pockets.

Diagram illustrating the assembly process of a V5 competition robot, highlighting key components and connections for optimal performance in robotics competitions.

Note: ensure the nylock nuts are inserted in the correct orientation.

Diagram illustrating the assembly process of a V5 competition robot, highlighting key components and connections for optimal performance in robotics competitions.Diagram illustrating Step 5.2 of the V5 Competition Robots assembly process, detailing key components and their arrangement for optimal performance.

Screenshot of Step 5.3 from VEX Robotics documentation, illustrating the assembly process for a competition robot, highlighting key components and instructions for building and configuring the robot for competitions.Screenshot illustrating Step 5.4 of the V5 Category Description, focusing on the assembly or configuration of competition robots, featuring labeled components and instructions for effective robot design.

5. Connect the extrusions back onto the connector.

  • Ensure the nuts stay inside the nut pockets.

Diagram illustrating the assembly process for a competition robot, highlighting key components and their arrangement, as part of the V5 Category Description in the Competition Robots section.Screenshot of a competition robot design process, illustrating step 6.2 in the V5 Category Description, showcasing key components and assembly instructions for building a competition robot.Flowchart illustrating the process for configuring competition robots in V5, detailing steps and decision points for optimal setup and performance.Flowchart illustrating the steps for configuring a competition robot in the V5 system, highlighting key components and processes involved in setup and operation.

6. Place the field monitor stand on the extrusions.

  • Attach the stand with two star drive screws.
  • Ensure the screws are fully tightened and the field monitor stand is secure.

Screenshot of Step 7.1 from the V5 Category Description, illustrating the setup process for competition robots, featuring labeled components and instructions for assembly.

Flowchart illustrating the process for configuring competition robots in the V5 system, highlighting key steps and decisions involved in robot setup and operation.

Step 7.3 of V5 Category Description showing a detailed diagram of a competition robot's components and assembly instructions, highlighting key parts and their arrangement for optimal performance in robotics competitions.

Flowchart illustrating the steps for configuring competition robots in V5, highlighting key processes and decision points for effective programming and operation.

Flowchart illustrating the steps for configuring a competition robot in the V5 robotics system, highlighting key components and processes for effective setup and operation.

Screenshot of Step 7.6 from VEX Robotics documentation, illustrating the process related to competition robots in the V5 category, featuring labeled components and instructions for setup.

7. Using the Standardized VESA Monitor Mounting Hardware, attach the monitor to the field monitor stand.

  • The monitor should be facing into the field.
  • You can attach the monitor to the sides of the field, or the corners, as shown in these images.

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