Connecting with a Wired Connection (Mac)#

Follow these simple steps to connect your VEX AIM Coding Robot to your computer with a USB-C cable.

Plug in the cable#

  • Use a USB-C cable to connect your robot to your computer.

  • The robot will turn on by itself.

AIM Robot to the left of a laptop with a cable connecting the two electronics.

Select the Robot icon in the top-right corner#

Robot icon on the top right of VEXcode with a red box around it.

Select Connect via USB from the menu#

In the dropdown menu of VEXcode's robot, a red box is highlighted for Connect via usb.

Follow the device prompts#

Prompt for connecting the lowest number. A red box is highlighted for the Continue button.

Pick the right connection option#

Select the robot with the LOWEST ID number from the list of robots available.

Select the robot with the LOWEST ID number from the list of robots available. The lowest id number is highlighted in a red box.

Finalize your connections#

Same as above with connect button highlighted.

You are connected#

The Robot icon in the upper right corner of VEXcode AIM will now appear green.

Robot icon on the top right of VEXcode with a red box around it.
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