Tether Port (Vex Controller And Robot Brain); Smart Device Ports - Hexbug VEX IQ User Manual

Tether Port (VEX Controller and Robot Brain)

The Tether Port has three functions:
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1. It is used to "Pair" the Robot Brain with a Controller. Pairing is required to make the
Robot Brain and Controller communicate with each other. Once paired, the process does
not need to be repeated, unless you want a different Controller to communicate with the
Robot Brain. See Page 92
2. The Tether Port allows for Wired Communication between the Robot Brain and Controller,
when no radio channels are available.
3. The Tether Port can also be used to charge the Controller, when it is tethered to the
Robot Brain, drawing power from the Robot Battery. See
about changing the Controller.

Smart Device Ports

There are 12 Smart Device ports designed for all VEX IQ electronic accessories, including
Smart Motors and Sensors. All ports function the exact same way, so any accessory can be
plugged into any port. See
built-in Drive Control program.
TETHER
Tether
Port
for more information about the Wireless Setup.
Page 96 for information on connecting devices when using the
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R
CHARGE
Page 90
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L
TETHER
Tether
Port
for more information
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