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V5 Architecture and Troubleshooting

https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5-architecture.html

V5 architecture diagram (may need to move to advanced topics): The PROS of PROS

V5 Troubleshooting:

• Invalid Asset Table/Battery Medic: V5 Brain “Invalid Asset Table Version”

• Red Controller Screen: V5 Controller shows red screen and computer/brain icon

• Controller Vibrating: V5 Controller keeps vibrating

• V5 Brain won't connect to computer

• https://help.vex.com/article/143-how-to-use-the-battery-medic-to-diagnose-the-internal-state-of-the-battery
  https://help.vex.com/article/142-how-to-interpret-error-messages-with-the-v5-battery

Tips/warnings for v5?

• V5 mini USB Port / use magnetic cable
• V5 Motor inserts / be careful
• V5 ports and static

V5 battery diagnostics

I’m going to explain a little more about the V5 battery in this topic and specifically what information the battery medic diagnostic tool is showing. We have released some reference material on the V5 battery in the past, but never discussed in detail what some of the terms actually mean. An explanation of the battery led display is here. and the steps for running the battery diagnostic tool here. [medic_ref] The battery monitor shows some detailed information about the internal state of…

Make sure you have installed the latest VexOS firmware which could be found here:
https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/products/firmware

Make sure that radio type is to VEXnet and not Bluetooth:
https://help.vex.com/article/11-pairing-wireless-controller-to-the-brain

@jpearman

with your program running you can check competition switch status both on the controller status bar and also the brain.

run your program. press the button on the V5 brain to toggle between the user program screen and the vexos screen.