How do I configure my Student Competition License for VEX?

How do I configure my Student Competition License for VEX?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

To use MATLAB, Simulink, and online training courses for this competition you need to:

1. Create/link your MathWorks account with this license
2. Download and Install the software
3. Install the VEX Microcontroller Support Package
4. Install the VEX Companion App

IMPORTANT: Obtain administrative privileges for your machine (Windows and Mac) to download and install the software.

Link to License

1. Create or sign into a MathWorks Account

2. Enter your Activation Key on the Link a License page

Download and Install

1. Go to matlab.mathworks.com and sign in

2. Click Install MATLAB and follow the prompts to download and install MATLAB products

• For system admins: To perform a silent installation on multiple computers simultaneously, follow the instructions here: https://www.mathworks.com/help/install/ug/install-noninteractively-silent-installation.html

Install the VEX Support Package

Watch the video linked below to learn how to install the VEX Support Package in MATLAB. https://www.mathworks.com/videos/installing-a-support-package-using-add-on-explorer-1498063814825.html

If you don't watch the video, follow the instructions below instead:

Once you have MATLAB and Simulink installed you can install the Simulink Coder Support package for ARM Cortex-based VEX Microcontroller. To do this,

1. Click to install the Simulink Coder Support Package for VEX EDR V5 Robot Brain
2. Click on the “Get Support Package Now” button. This will download the mlpkginstall file
3. Right-click and open this file with MATLAB Application. This should launch MATLAB and bring up the Add-on Explorer or the Installer Wizard
4. Follow the dialog prompts to complete the installation
5. Install the VEX Companion App

Once you have the VEX V5 Support Package installed you can install the Companion App. To do this,

1. Navigate to the Companion App
2. Click on the “Download" button. This will download a .zip file
3. Un-zip the file and extract its content to a local folder
4. Double-click to open the mlappinstall file in this folder. This will launch MATLAB and bring up the Installer Wizard
5. Follow the prompt to complete installation of the app. The app will now appear in the APPS tab in the MATLAB Desktop

To start using Simulink - Select the APPS tab located at the top in the MATLAB Desktop window and click on the VEX Companion icon to launch the VEX Support Package Companion App.

For assistance using MATLAB and Simulink for VEX Robotics contact [e-mail]

For a detailed ramp-up plan for students refer to our VEX Getting Started Guide