Sharing Parts between V5 and EXP

[matthewdenny]

I have a number of classroom V5 sets that we use for a robotics class and competitions (Not Vex competitions) I am also interested in purchasing some EXP kits. I was wondering about the interchangeability between the two kits. Can I use EXP motors with V5? Vice Versa? What about controllers and sensors?

What works and what doesn’t?

[jpearman]

@matthewdenny

Can I use EXP motors with V5?

yes

@matthewdenny

Vice Versa?

yes, but remember that the 11W motors will run with reduced power on EXP as battery voltage is lower.

@matthewdenny

What about controllers and sensors?

The V5 competition controller will work with EXP, but the EXP controller does not work with V5.

EXP FAQ - Products - EXP - VEX Robotics

[OrangeMan]

@jpearman

@matthewdenny

Can I use EXP motors with V5?

yes

This works, but is not VRC legal because of R6 d

[OrangeMan]

I realized I quoted a rule specific to the v5 workcell, but it is the same part, so the rule still applies.

[lacsap]

@OrangeMan

I realized I quoted a rule specific to the v5 workcell, but it is the same part, so the rule still applies.

Original poster is not looking to use in VRC…

@matthewdenny

I have a number of classroom V5 sets that we use for a robotics class and competitions (Not Vex competitions)

So James Pearman’s answer is correct given the use case presented.