Section 1: Downloading Firmware To The Vexnet Joystick - Vex Robotics VEXnet Joystick Setup

Setup
VEXnet Joystick Configuration
The VEXnet Joystick enables more than just the remote control of your robot. It also provides
the wireless communication link between your computer and the VEX Cortex, enabling you to
wirelessly download firmware, programs and run the ROBOTC debugger. In this document,
you will learn how to configure VEXnet Joystick using ROBOTC.
This document is broken into 3 sections:
1. Downloading Firmware to the VEXnet Joystick
2. Creating a Wireless Link Between the VEXnet Joystick and VEX Cortex
3. Calibrating the VEXnet Joystick Values
You will need:
• 1 VEXnet Joystick with 6 AAA Batteries
• 1 Small Phillips Screwdriver
• A computer with ROBOTC for Cortex and PIC installed
• 1 USB A-to-A Cable
• 1 USB-to-Serial Programming Cable

Section 1: Downloading Firmware to the VEXnet Joystick

1. Begin by installing 6 AAA batteries in the VEXnet Joystick. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver to
remove the battery cover.
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in ROBOTC
1a. Install 6 AAA Batteries
Remove the battery cover using a small Phillips
screwdriver and install 6 AAA batteries, being
careful to align them as indicated.
1b. Verify Correct Installation
Turn the VEXnet Joystick ON to verify that you
correctly installed the batteries. If any of the LED's
on the front turn on, you installed the batteries
correctly. Turn the controller OFF and secure the
battery cover using the Philips screwdriver.
VEX Cortex Configuration over USB
ROBOTC
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