Quick Start Guide
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NOTE: All teams should update the firmware on their radios to version 1.2.6 or later before doing anything else. You can find instructions on updating your firmware here.
There are three ways to do this:
Option A (Recommended)
Use the VH-117 PoE Wall Adapter to provide Power over Ethernet into the RIO port on the radio. Next, run a cable between the laptop and the DS port on the radio.
Option B
Power the radio off your robot power distribution system (12V), then connect an ethernet cable between your laptop and the DS port on the radio.
Option C
Use a 12V/2A power supply to power the radio, then connect an ethernet cable between your laptop and the DS port on the radio
Download and run the Network Assistant Tool on the laptop.
If the firmware is not the latest version, you should update your firmware.
Once you're running the latest firmware version, it's time to configure your radio.
Once your radio is configure, it's time to mount the radio on your robot.
The last step is to wire the radio into your robot.
A STEP file and drawing can be found here:
Since the VH-109 radio uses 6 GHz, the location of the radio on your robot is extremely important. We suggest all teams review our section on mounting your radio.
The VH-109 has many robust options for wiring it into your robot. You can see a list of the recommended methods here:
Vivid-Hosting regularly releases firmware updates that improve the performance and reliability of the VH-109 radio. It's important that your team keeps your radio up to date to ensure peak performance.
How you program your radio has changed. We suggest that all teams read this page to better understand how this process works now:
Since the VH-109 radio is a 6 Ghz device, the setup you will need to drive at home will need to change. Learn more about the different ways you can use the VH-109 at home on this page:
