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Vex Robotics Cortex Setup

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This document is a guide for downloading the ROBOTC firmware to the VEX Cortex using the
USB A-to-A cable.
You will need:
• 1 VEX Cortex Microcontroller with one 7.2V Robot Battery
• A computer with ROBOTC for Cortex and PIC installed
• 1 USB A-to-A Cable
1. Leaving the POWER switch in the OFF position, connect your Cortex to the computer using the USB
A-to-A cable. Once the cable is attached, move the POWER switch to the ON position.
© 2010 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems
ROBOTC
Firmware
over USB
1a. Connect the Cortex to your PC
Use the USB A-to-A cable to
connect your Cortex to your PC.
1b. Turn the Cortex ON
Make sure a 7.2V Robot battery is
connected and move the POWER
switch on the Cortex to ON.
Downloading ROBOTC Firmware over USB
ROBOTC
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Summary of Contents for Vex Robotics Cortex

  • Page 1 • A computer with ROBOTC for Cortex and PIC installed • 1 USB A-to-A Cable 1. Leaving the POWER switch in the OFF position, connect your Cortex to the computer using the USB A-to-A cable. Once the cable is attached, move the POWER switch to the ON position.
  • Page 2 ROBOTC Setup Downloading ROBOTC Firmware over USB (cont.) 2. Specify how your Cortex is connected to the computer in the ROBOTC Preferences. 2a. Detailed Preferences... Go to View > Preferences and select Detailed Preferences... 2b. Platform Tab Make sure that the Platform tab is selected on the ROBOTC Preferences window.
  • Page 3 Once the Download Progress window closes, the ROBOTC Firmware download is complete. Your robot is now ready to be programmed in ROBOTC. © 2010 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems Downloading ROBOTC Firmware over USB...

  • Page 4: Troubleshooting

    Is the USB A-to-A cable connecting the computer to your Cortex? The USB cable will provide some power to the Cortex, powering some of its status lights. If not, try rebooting your system. Is your robot also connected to and powered on by a charged battery?
  • Page 5 Press OK to verify your setting. Now when you download a program, ROBOTC will also open the Message Log with the Cortex in a new tab. You can switch back and forth between your program and the Message Log by clicking on the desired tab.