Connecting with App-based VEXcode EXP to an EXP Brain- iPad – VEX Library

It takes just a few steps to connect a VEX EXP Brain to App-Based VEXcode EXP on your iPad. Before beginning, make sure that you know the name of your Brain. For help naming your Brain see this article.

To Connect a VEX EXP Brain

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.

EXP Brain with its Check button highlighted.

Turn on the EXP Brain by pressing the checkmark button.

Launch app-based VEXcode EXP.

iPad Bluetooth prompt that reads VEXcode EXP Would like to use Bluetooth. This application uses Bluetooth Low Energy to communicate with your robot. There are two buttons below, one reads Don't Allow and the other reads OK.

When launching VEXcode EXP, you may receive a prompt asking to verify Bluetooth usage. Select ‘OK.’

VEXcode EXP with the Brain icon on the Toolbar highlighted in between the Controller and Download icons.

Select the Brain button.

VEXcode EXP with the Brain dropdown menu opened and the Connect button highlighted.

Select 'Connect.'

VEXcode EXP Select a VEX EXP Brain prompt that has a list of EXP Brains to connect to. Only one Brain is listed in this example and it is highlighted.

A list of available EXP Brains will appear. Select the name of the Brain you want to connect to.

VEXcode EXP Select a VEX EXP Brain prompt that has a list of EXP Brains to connect to. The Brain has been selected and the Connect button below is highlighted.

Once a Brain is chosen, select the 'Connect' button.'

Brain screen is shown with an orange background and text that reads Bluetooth ID 0204. Below, an icon indicates that the X button can be pressed to Clear this message.

A 4-digit Radio Connection Code will appear on the Brain's screen

VEXcode EXP Radio Connection Code prompt that reads Enter the 4 digit Radio Connection Code displayed on the EXP Brain. Below, there is a field to enter the code and two buttons that read Cancel and Submit. The code 0204 has been entered into the field and the Submit button is highlighted.

Type the code into the prompt in the app and select 'submit'.

VEXcode EXP with the Brain dropdown menu opened after a Brain has been connected. The Brain's name in the menu is highlighted, and the Brain icon on the Toolbar is colored green.

The Brain icon will turn green to indicate it is connected. If you select the Brain icon, it will indicate the name of the Brain is it connected to.

To Disconnect a VEX EXP Brain

VEXcode EXP with the Brain dropdown menu opened. A connected Brain is shown in the menu, and the Disconnect button is highlighted.

Select ‘Disconnect’ to disconnect your EXP Brain from VEXcode EXP.

Connection Issues

If you are still having trouble connecting your VEX EXP Brain to VEXcode EXP, see this Knowledge Base article to troubleshoot your Bluetooth connection on iOS.
If you are unable to resolve your issue, please contact VEX support.