VEX -Connecting The Robot

Here is the best order to connect your Cortex Brain to have the least technical issues... follow the step in order - raise you hand for help if you get stuck

Preparing the Robot Before Connecting the USB

Make sure you have the Battery Connected AND the Cortex turned AND the USB connected to the Cortex before connecting to the computer.

OPEN ROBOTC PROGRAM ON THE DESKTOP

Now Connect the USB to the Computer.

Preparing RobotC

Before writing and testing any code - there are some set up steps that will enable Robot to communicate with the program/computer - these will only need to be set up one time.

All the set up items can be found under ROBOT in the main menu:

Now you will go to MOTORS and SENSORS set-up under the ROBOT menu and tell the program what ports you are using. Be sure to fill in the information required, ie..motor name, motor type etc... and hit APPLY.

Be sure to create names that make sense and you can remember since you will need to reference these when writing your

Here is and example....