Vex CORTEX User Manual (English)

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CORTEX Microcontroller and Joystick Quick Start Guide

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This is a Quick Start Guide for using the VEX CORTEX Microcontroller and VEX Joystick. Refer to the VEX Wiki

(http://www.vexforum.com/wiki/index.php/VEX_Cortex_Microcontroller) for updates to this document.

1. Basic connections; batteries, microcontroller, joysticks and (2) VEXnet keys.

a. Attach 7.2v battery power and a VEXnet 802.11g key to the VEX CORTEX as shown.

b. Add AAA batteries to the Joystick by loosening the screw as shown. Remove the battery cover.

c. Install six identical batteries as shown. Use Alkaline, Ni-Cad or Ni-MH chemistries, but DO NOT mix different

chemistry batteries. Charge rechargeable batteries only with a quality charger designed for your battery chemistry.

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Vex CORTEX Specifications

General

Attach 7.2v battery power and VEXnet 802.11g key to the CORTEX.

Add AAA batteries to the Joystick by loosening the screw and removing the cover.

Install six identical batteries; do not mix chemistries. Charge rechargeables properly.

Connect motors to ports and test response to joystick input.

Use jumpers in Digital Ports to invert motor direction.

Describes analog input range, pull-up, resistors, and capacitor.

Details digital input range, drive, resistors, and capacitor.

Describes SP digital port connection to DAC and its limitations.

Details maximum stall current and overcurrent protection for motor ports.

Specifies connection parameters for UART and I2C.

Covers optional calibration and common troubleshooting steps for LEDs and functionality.