Controller Config

[shadowlink]

When I try to config my controller like the Manuel for it says to I can get it to actually get to the point where it has the green and red light on the led display, can some help me please?

[ethan_matlack]

@shadowlink What? Can you rephrase this. I can’t make sense of it. Sorry.

[Connor]

@shadowlink

When I try to config my controller like the Manuel for it says to I can get it to actually get to the point where it has the green and red light on the led display, can some help me please?

I’m very confused about this. What “green and red lights” on an “LED” Display? This doesn’t sound too VEX to me. Oh… Are you talking about calibration?
Here’s the steps:

VEXnet Joystick Configuration in ROBOTC (cont.)
Section 3: Calibrating the VEXnet Joystick Values
The VEXnet Remote Control includes two joysticks (each having an X and Y-axis), 8 buttons on the front, and 4 additional trigger buttons on the top. Inside, there is also 3-Axis accelerometer, capable of providing X-Y-Z acceleration values. Values from the joysticks, buttons, and accelerometer are sent as a constant stream of information over VEXnet to the robot, enabling a user to control the robot in real-time. To ensure that the VEXnet Joystick sends out accurate joystick values, the joysticks must be calibrated before their first use, and after any firmware updates are applied. You will need: • A VEXnet Joystick with batteries • A VEX Cortex with robot battery • A small Allen wrench (1/16” or smaller) or paper clip
This section contains the procedure for calibrating the VEXnet Remote Control joysticks. Some steps are time-sensitive, so it’s recommended that you read through the instructions once before following along.

1. Power on the VEXnet Joystick and VEX Cortex. Allow them to sync over VEXnet.
   Setup
   ROBOTC
   VEX Cortex Configuration over USB • 9© 2011 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems
2. Press and hold the 6U trigger button.
3. While keeping the 6U trigger button pressed in, use your Allen wrench or paper clip to press in the internal CONFIG button until the JOYSTICK LED blinks red and green.
4. Press and hold the 6U trigger button

3a. Press and the CONFIG button While still pressing in the 6U trigger button, use an Allen wrench or paper clip to press in the CONFIG button.

3b. JOYSTICK LED Once the JOYSTICK LED begins to blink red and green, release both the 6U and CONFIG buttons.
VEXnet Joystick Configuration in ROBOTC (cont.)
Setup
ROBOTC
VEX Cortex Configuration over USB • 10© 2011 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems
4. Move both joysticks through their full ranges of motion. When the remote control detects that the joysticks have been fully rotated, the JOYSTICK LED stops blinking red and green, and switches to a solid green.
There is a 10 second time limit to complete steps 4 and 5. If they are not completed in time, the calibration process will timeout and the VEXnet LED will blink red briefly. Important - Time Sensitive Instructions

4a. Move the Joysticks Move the joysticks through their full ranges of motion - Up, Down, Left, Right, and in a circle.

4b. JOYSTICK LED Once the remote control detects that the joysticks have been fully rotated, the JOYSTICK LED switches
to solid green, indicating that you can stop moving the joysticks.
VEXnet Joystick Configuration in ROBOTC (cont.)
Setup
ROBOTC
VEX Cortex Configuration over USB • 11© 2011 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems
5. Press the 8U button to save the new calibration.

5. Save Press the 8U button to save the joystick calibration on your remote control. The JOYSTICK LED will blink green for a few seconds.
   • If the calibration is not saved, the process will timeout after 10 seconds and the VEXnet LED will blink red. • To cancel a calibration, press the 7U button. The calibration process will be discontinued and the VEXnet LED will blink red. • Once the calibration is discontinued or saved, all of the remote control LEDs will resume their normal function. • The joysticks must be calibrated any time the firmware on the remote control is downloaded. Additional Information
   VEXnet Joystick Configuration in ROBOTC (cont.)
   End of Section: Calibrating the VEXnet Joystick Values The joysticks on your VEXnet Joystick are now properly calibrated and ready to be used to remote control your robot. If you had any issues during the process, troubleshooting tips can be found on the following page.

http://learn.cs2n.org/solt/lessons/cvt/content/reference/joystick_configuration.pdf