Programming - VEX Robotics

programmingsetup overviewgetting readyThe Vex programming kit is a combination ofsoftware and hardware components that enable you towrite programs for your robot and to then download themonto your Micro Controller.You will program your robot on your computer witheasyC ® , the software included on the Programming CDthat comes with the kit.The Programming Kit includes both a USB-to-serialcable and a programming module. The USB-to-serialcable is used to convert your USB port into a serialport. The serial end of the cable will then plug intothe programming module, allowing you to downloadprograms from your computer to the Micro Controller.The following assembly pages will step through installingand testing the programming kit hardware and software.For information and an overview of programming forVex, see the programming introduction section.1 Collect and identify the partsfrom the list of materials below:materialsqtyVex Programming Kit CD 1USB-to-serial adaptor cable 1robot interface cable 1programming module 101/31/058 • 4 Inventor’s Guide