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Victor SPX User Guide
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Updated: 2021-11-29
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Controlling a Victor SPX with a VEX Microcontroller:
The Victor SPX is compatible with the following VEX microcontrollers:

VEX
V5 Robot Brain

VEX
ARM®
Cortex ®
-based Microcontroller

VEX PIC Microcontroller V0.5
 VEXpro ARM9 Microcontroller
To connect a Victor SPX with any of the above VEX microcontrollers, simply plug the Victor SPX’s male PWM
connector into the desired motor port on the microcontroller with the white (signal) wire on the “inside” of
the microcontroller.
If an extension cable is needed for the Victor SPX to reach one of these microcontrollers, a standard male-
female 3-wire extension cable should be used – these extension cables are available from VEX Robotics as
well as many other online retailers.
Note: The Victor SPX’s default calibration profile is configured for use with the roboRIO. To reconfigure it for
use with a VEX microcontroller, follow the directions in the Calibration section.
Mounting the Victor SPX
The Victor SPX can be mounted using either (2X) #8-32 screws or zip-ties. The Victor SPX’s aluminum and
plastic case is electrically isolated from the electronics, meaning it is safe to mount directly to a robot’s
frame!
The Victor SPX’s mounting location should be chosen to allow for adequate air flow around the housing and
sides of the case. Any Victor SPXs that are used for low-current applications may be stacked as shown
below, but Victor SPXs used for high current applications, such as drivetrains, should be mounted individually.