Programming instructions

ROBOTC
Master Firmware Download • 2
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX
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Robotics Systems
Setup
Master Firmware Download Instructions (cont.)
2. Power the VEX Microcontroller and connect it to your computer using the orange
USB-to-Serial programming cable.
2a. PowertheVEXMicrocontroller
Connect the VEX Microcontroller to a
charged 7.2V battery and turn it ON.
2b. ConnecttheVEXtotheComputer
Use the orange USB-to-Serial programming cable to
connect the VEX to your computer. If you are using the
VEXnet Microcontroller Upgrade, temporarily unplug
it from the SERIAL port.
Note: You must have the driver for the USB-to-Serial
programming cable installed on your computer. You
can download the driver at www.ROBOTC.net.
When you plug in the USB-to-Serial
Cable, your computer may prompt
you to install new hardware.
If this happens, it is because your
computer does not have the proper
drivers installed to operate the
USB-to-Serial Cable.
Complete the steps in the Driver
Installation Guide to install the
drivers, then continue with this lesson.
Drivers Needed