Vex v5 Brain does not connect to my computer via usb. I have tried different USB cables and different PCs, I even tried different Macs with macOS from high Sierra to sonoma

Try the wires with a different brain this could be a faulty brain port.

The USB cables are Ok, I guess it’s the USB port on the brain. Any way to fix that?

[image] Barima: Vex v5 Brain does not connect to my computer via usb. I have tried different USB cables and different PCs, I even tried different Macs with macOS from high Sierra to sonoma If you can borrow someone else’s brain, attempt to connect to that one so that you know for sure it’s yo…

I borrowed my friends brain and it works. I was able to update his v5 brains firmware for him. I was also able to download some programs unto his v5 brain. I tried remote connection to my brain but the firmware needs to be updated before it works. The USB connection needed for the firmware update. A…

The only way is using the VSCode vex extension and a tethered V5 controller. [image] Dead V5 Brain, not connecting via usb OFFICIAL Tech Support It sounds like the USB connector on the brain is broken, perhaps that happened during an update (someone tripped over the cable…

Thank you very much. I will try that as soon as I am able to charge my v5

IPlease how do I do the remote update on vscode ?

To update a brain through a controller you will need to: Connect Controller to Brain using smart Port Cable Connect V5 Controller to PC using microusb. Power on brain and controller. Open VSCode with VEX Extension Installed. Verify Controller is detected by either: Checking status b…

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I’m confused. It does not work straight away

Can't connect vex v5 Brain software via usb

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jpearman December 1, 2024, 7:38pm 6

The only way is using the VSCode vex extension and a tethered V5 controller.