In VRC Appendix C , there’s a list of options for alternative brains and motors to use for your robot, however in , however in it says we need to have a V5 brain. It seems like the brain is out of stock in all sites I’ve seen, so if we don’t need a brain, we definitely don’t want to hope for it to …

The V5 Brain is the only legal option for the “core module.” I would reach out to teams nearby you to see if they can loan you a brain for the remainder of the season.

I would suggest contacting your RECF Team Engagement Manager.

There also appears to be some for sale here: [image] V5 Robot parts available - used one season VEX V5 General Discussion We have 12 motors, one controller, one brain, one battery charger & two batteries for sale. Prices do not include shipping. Motors - $20 Controller -…

Welcome to the forum @1lifehack7 ! Appendix C applies only to VEXU teams, who compete in a modified version of VRC at the college/university level. If you are a middle or high school VRC team, Appendix C doesn’t apply to you at all. The table you’re referring to is, I think, this one: [Screen Sho…

I do believe one of the tags is VEX U if I am reading that right.

Are there other vendors for VEX products that ship to the US? Our district requires 2 bids for purchases using a Purchase Order.

So they require that any product you buy be made by at least 2 manufacturers? That’s… interesting. VEX is the only manufacturer of V5 brains anywhere, and there are no more resellers anymore either. Hopefully they will understand.

Thanks. I got approved because of your response.

Do We Need a V5 Brain?

VEX V5 Robotics Competition VEX U

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There also appears to be some for sale here: