Connecting to Your Robot#

Connecting to Your Robot

This tutorial walks you through connecting your robot to VEXcode IQ (2nd gen). By the end, you’ll have your robot connected wirelessly over Bluetooth.

  1. Press the Check button on the Brain to turn it on.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ (2nd gen) Brain's front panel, with the Check button highlighted.

  1. Select the Connect button at the top-right of VEXcode.

Screenshot of the Connect button at the top-right of VEXcode IQ (2nd gen).

  1. Select Connect under the Wireless Connection section.

Screenshot of the Connect dialog, with the Connect button under the Wireless Connection section highlighted, next to Bluetooth.

  1. Select your robot from the list.

Screenshot of the browser's Bluetooth pairing dialog, with a VEX_IQ device selected and the Pair button highlighted.

  1. Select Pair.

  2. Enter the 4-digit Bluetooth ID displayed on the Brain’s screen, then select Submit.

Screenshot of the Bluetooth ID dialog, with a text field for entering the 4-digit Bluetooth ID displayed on the Brain's screen.

  1. Once connected, the Brain section will appear, showing its Device Name, Team Number, battery, and firmware version. From here, you can also edit the Brain’s name and Team Number.

Screenshot of the Brain section, showing the Device Name, Team Number, battery level, and firmware version.

To disconnect, select Disconnect.