VEXos Updates (V5)

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This thread will serve as the official VEXos update thread for VEX V5. Any time an update to VEXos is released, we will post here with the latest changelog.

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VEXos Version 1.0.4 has been released.

New for this version:


- Increased radio robustness for handling interference
- Fixed issue where loose field connection could cause radio disconnect
- Added new logs to V5 brain event log to help with debugging issues
- Fixed issue where touch events on brain screen could return invalid coordinates
- Fixed bug where rumble motor causes battery warning on controller
- Improved Bluetooth functionality on the V5 Controller. Bluetooth radio mode now matches feature set of VEXnet. (Note: Bluetooth is still not competition legal)
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VEXos Version 1.0.5 has been released.

This version contains a hot fix for the 3-Wire port bug that was introduced with VEXos Version 1.0.4

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Because I forgot to post when this update came out:

VEXos Version 1.0.6 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Increased data reliability over the radio link.
  • Fixed issue with Robot Name and Team Number not being displayed correctly.
  • Multiple updates for new SDK
  • Other minor bug fixes.
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VEXos Version 1.07 has been released:

New for this version:

  • Increased stability of Radio Communications
  • Fixed multiple bugs in controller to reduce lockups
  • Fixed issue with event logs getting corrupted.
  • Other minor bug fixes.

Please note: This version of VEXos will be required to pass inspection at VEX Worlds. Please update your firmware as soon as possible!

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DRow is out today on some much-deserved vacation, so I am filling in as your friendly neighborhood firmware update notifier!

VEXos Version 1.0.8 has been released.

New for this version:
⦁ Added new Bluetooth radio data feature to allow Bluetooth enabled devices to connect to the brain. (Special software will be required on Bluetooth device)
⦁ Added three new languages to the V5 User interface (Spanish, Chinese and Korean)
⦁ Added dynamic current limiting for VEXU teams when motors total more than 8.
⦁ Improved motor current peak response time to help with motors overheating.
⦁ Other minor bug fixes.

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VEXos Version 1.09 has been released:

New for this version:

  • Added support for new V5 Inertial Sensor
  • Added improved Vision sensor dashboard
  • Continued improvement of motor peak current response for both motor and battery
  • Improved VEXnet channel selection for Pit channels
  • Other minor bug fixes

Note: This version of VEXos will be required for compatibility with the V5 Inertial Sensor.

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VEXos Version 1.0.10 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Critical fix for a bug in the Controller that was causing it to lock up
  • Increased stability of VEXnet radio on Competition Channels
  • Inertial Sensor bug fixes
  • Minor bug fixes for V5 Brain

Note: This version of VEXos will be required to pass inspection at the 2020 VEX Robotics World Championship.

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VEXos Version 1.0.11 for V5 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Bug fix for controller smart ports not disconnecting correctly
  • Added support in Controller for new V5 Brain field controller
  • Added support for new upcoming V5 sensors
  • Increased update rate for inertial sensor
  • Other minor bug fixes
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VEXos Version 1.0.12 for V5 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Bug fix for controller not clearing lines of text correctly
  • BLE Radio enhancements
  • Optical Sensor data enhancements
  • Added features required to run new VRC Skills Match Controller app
  • Other minor bug fixes.
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VEXos Version 1.0.13 for V5 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Bug fixes and updates to the 3-Wire dashboard
  • Bug fixes for the Distance Sensor dashboard not displaying when more than one sensor is connected
  • Added features to the Controller for Live Remote tournaments
  • Other minor bug fixes.
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VEXos Version 1.1 for V5 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Added features for new GPS sensor
  • Bug fixes for IMU heading issue
  • Controller fixes:
    • Simulated skills and timed runs on the controller now starts user app before countdown starts
    • Added features for smart field control.
  • Other minor bug fixes.
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VEXos Version 1.1.1 for V5 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Improvements for new smart field controllers (Controller, Radio and Brain)
  • Update to 3-wire controller to prevent unintentional firing of pneumatics on user code start
  • Reliability improvements for vision sensor communications
  • Reliability improvements for controller user text display
  • Motor improvements for compatibility with EXP

Note that this version of VEXos will be required to compete at the 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship.

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VEXos Version 1.1.2 for V5 has been released.

New for this version:

  • Updates for Field Control support
  • IMU Updates
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