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Understanding the V5 Radio LED Lights

Notice the color of the LED lights on the V5 Radio to gather information about the status of your robot.

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A solid red LED indicates:

  • That there is no radio connection between the V5 Brain and V5 Controller.

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A flashing red LED indicates:

  • An active connection between the V5 Brain and V5 Controller.
  • The V5 Controller is not plugged into a field control system or the V5 Brain is not running a user program.

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A flashing green LED indicates:

  • An active connection between the V5 Brain and V5 Controller.
  • The V5 Controller is plugged into a field control system.
  • The V5 Brain is running a user program.