CORTEX Microcontroller and Joystick Quick Start Guide
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This is a Quick Start Guide for using the VEX CORTEX Microcontroller and VEX Joystick. Refer to the VEX Wiki
(http://www.vexforum.com/wiki/index.php/VEX_Cortex_Microcontroller) for updates to this document.
1. Basic connections; batteries, microcontroller, joysticks and (2) VEXnet keys.
a. Attach 7.2v battery power and a VEXnet 802.11g key to the VEX CORTEX as shown.
b. Add AAA batteries to the Joystick by loosening the screw as shown. Remove the battery cover.
c. Install six identical batteries as shown. Use Alkaline, Ni-Cad or Ni-MH chemistries, but DO NOT mix different
chemistry batteries. Charge rechargeable batteries only with a quality charger designed for your battery chemistry.
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