Programming instructions

ROBOTC
VEX Cortex Conguration over USB • 2
© 2011 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems
2. Specify that you are using the Cortex and how it is connected to your computer in ROBOTC.
2a. DetailedPreferences...
Go to View > Preferences
and select Detailed
Preferences...
VEX Cortex Conguration over USB (cont.)
2b. PlatformSettings
  Make sure that the
Platform tab is selected
on the ROBOTC
Preferences window.
Next, specify the
Natural Language
(VEX Cortex) as your
Platform Type.
Finally, to program
directly over the USB
A-to-A cable, select the
option that specifys the
USB Wired Cable.
Press OK to nalize
your settings.
Note: The Platform Type can also be modied by going to the Robot menu in ROBOTC, selecting Platform
Type, and choosing one of the available options. Also, the Automatic Selection option should be used if you
will be switching between VEXnet using the USB-to-Serial Programming Cable, and the USB A-to-A Cable.
Setup