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Support and Downloads
Welcome to VEX Robotics Support. We offer several options for quick resolution of your technical questions.
- See below for the complete download library of drivers, firmware, code and documentation.
- Check VexForum.com to find answers to frequently asked questions and some more complex technical issues.
- E-Mail info@vexrobotics.com for questions not answered on our forum.
- Call our Technical Support line at 903.453.0802 Monday-Friday from
8:00am to 5:00pm CST.
- Learn how to get a quote online.
- For educational support search our listings to find a representative in your area.
The program contained inside the VEX Controller can be changed. This allows you to configure your robot to behave to
any situation it might encounter. To change or program the VEX Controller, you need a Programming Kit. We have 3 different programming option
available, see ( VEX Robotics Programming Kit Options) on our website. All Kits are Not Mac compatible.
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Prolific USB Driver
(zip, 12-08-06)
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Prolific USB Driver for USB to Serial cable with VEX programming kits. |
VEX Default Firmware
(zip, 05-20-05) |
You can restore your VEX Default / User Code to the original factory
code with this "out of the box" hex code. Just download the vex-default-firmware.hex
file to the VEX Controller using our IFI Loader. |
VEX Starter Code
(zip, 04-23-08) |
This is a reduced version of the Default Code. This starter
code is not as complex as the default code and thus, will make getting
started much easier. This zip file contains everything you need to
open your workspace and begin to explore the excitement of developing
your own code. |
VEX Master Code ver 6
(zip, 11-16-05) |
This version was used in the Half Pipe Hustle.
Instructions for updating (pdf) included. |
VEX Master Code ver 7
(zip, 09-19-06) |
This is the most recent version of Master Code available.
Instructions for updating (pdf) included.
Note: Do not use this version
with easyC® for autonomous competitions, see next item. |
Master ver 7 4easyC®
(bin, 09-11-06) |
Go here to get the latest version to use with easyC® for
autonomous competitions from intelitek. |
VEX Competition Programming
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There are several options available for programming the VEX Robotics Design System. This page will
give you some of the tools, and point you in the right direction so you can get started programming a
VEX Competition Robot.
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Competition / Autonomous Mode 2005-2006
(zip, 11-16-05) |
See above VEX Competition Programming Page for more information.
To run in a competition mode or autonomously,
1) replace your Master Code, 2) replace the library file in MPLAB, 3) re-compile, and 4) download your User Code
to the VEX Controller. The competition library files provide a 2 minute
Operator Match or a 45s Autonomous Match, selectable using a jumper. The debug library files provide a way of
putting the Controller in and out of Autonomous Mode using a button on the transmitter. Instructions included. |
IFI Loader 4Vex
(zip, 09-07-07) |
The IFI Loader is used to download Master or User code (.bin or .hex
files) to the VEX Controller. Hardware from a Programming Kit is also required to download
code. |
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VEX Programming
Guide (pdf, 05-26-05) |
The programming guide describes how to use the VEX Programming Module
and IFI Loader to download files to the VEX Micro Controller. |
VEX Competition Controller
(pdf, 09-22-05) |
This is a schematic diagram showing how to stop and start 4 matches
with a single switch. Also, here is a picture showing that you must
only use 2 wires to enable and disable the VEX Transmitter:
VEX
Competition Cable Connector. Caution, only connect the 2 wires
shown or you may damage your VEX Transmitter. |
VEX Inventors Guide
(73.2M pdf, 9-26-06)Combined
VEX Inventors Guide (Chinese Translation)
(92M pdf, 6-2-2008)
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Below is the Inventers Guides from the Starter Kit in sections.
Note: The Programming Inventors Guide is not included in the Starter Kit
because you can not program without the Programming Kit. The Programming
Inventors Guide is available online
at VEX easyC® Programming Kit.
VEX Inventors Guide - Front
(1.5M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide - 2 Structure
(16.9M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide - 3 Motion
(10.0M pdf, 09-26-06)
VEX Inventors Guide - 4 Power
(7.3M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide - 5 Sensors
(3.5M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide - 6 Control
(9.5M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide - 7 Logic
(5.4M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide - 8 Programming (divider)
(0.2M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide Reference - Appendix A, Safety
(0.5M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide Reference - Appendix B, Glossary
(0.7M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide Reference - Appendix C, Challenges
(0.9M pdf, 01-28-05)
VEX Inventors Guide Reference - Appendix D, Inventory
(10.8M pdf, 04-10-06)
VEX Inventors Guide Reference - Appendix E, Control
(5.9M pdf, 04-10-06)
VEX Inventors Guide Reference - Appendix F, Transmitter
(3.6M pdf, 01-28-05)
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VEX Sensor Test
(zip, 10-10-05) |
We do not provide support for these sensor tests or the code written
for the tests. This is provided only as an example of code to interface
with some sensors. It is left up to the user to find the corresponding code
for a sensor in the test code provided. The test procedure provides a quick
go/no-go test for the following VEX sensors: Light Sensor, Line Follower
Sensor, Ultra-Sonic Sensor, and Optical Shaft Encoder. The test procedure
and code can be used to verify if a sensor is working. |
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