VEX Robot Remote Control Set-Up
Note: Before proceeding with the VEXnet
joystick setup on the following pages,
complete these steps:
1) Open the RobotC program
2) Select “File > Open Sample Program”
3) Select the “Remote Control” folder
4) Select and open the program entitled “Clawbot Single Joystick Control” –
it should be the 2
nd
one listed.
5) Select “File > Save As” rename the file and save it where you keep your
other programs (“Q” or “H” network drive).
6) Select “Robot > VEX Cortex Communication Mode” - set to “VEXnet or
USB”.
7) Make sure your robot is connected to your computer with the USB cable,
a battery is installed and the Cortex is turned on.
8) Download the program “Clawbot Single Joystick Control” to your robot.
9) Turn the Cortex off. Unplug the USB cable.
Now follow the steps on the next pages to set-up your VEXnet joystick
Once you get the single joystick program working, try reprogramming the
remote for dual joystick, tank control style. There are sample programs in
the “remote control” folder that will help to guide you. You may need to
change motor port names and numbers to match your robot’s
configuration!
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