What does a cortex do vex?

The VEX ARM® Cortex®-based Microcontroller coordinates the flow of all information and power on the robot. It has built in bi-directional communication for wireless driving, debugging and downloading using the VEXnet wireless link.

How do you reset a VEX Cortex?

Power Cycle

  1. Turn the Cortex off.
  2. Disconnect the orange USB cable from the computer.
  3. Disconnect the orange USB cable from the Cortex.
  4. Disconnect the battery from the Cortex.
  5. Disconnect all motors, sensors, and LEDs from the Cortex.
  6. Leave the Cortex for 10 seconds before reconnecting everything.

Which light on the microcontroller and VEXnet joystick determines a valid link?

The VEXnet light is the only LED that determines a valid Link. It will take about 10 to 15 seconds for a Link to be established. Other LED Indicators that will be ON are the Robot and Joystick lights which will be Green on both units when using fully charged batteries.

How do I download my VEX Cortex code?

First, restart the VEX Micro Controller. Then, go to the Robot menu and choose either the Download Program or Compile and Download Program command. 2b. Compile and Download Select Robot > Download Program or Compile and Download Program to download the Motor Port 3 Forward program to the VEX Micro Controller.

How do you set up a VEX Cortex?

Step 1 Start with the Cortex turned OFF (but with a battery connected). Step 2 Push and hold Config button in on the Cortex. Step 3 Attach the USB cable between the PC and Cortex. Step 4 Wait for the Robot, VEXnet and Game lights to blink green Step 5 Release Config button Step 6 Turn the Cortex ON.

What is the problem when there is a yellow LED light Blipping at your robot controller?

Litter-Robot flashing yellow light A solid yellow light on your Litter-Robot control panel indicates that the unit is cycling or paused, and requires no action from you.