Table Of Contents - Hexbug VEX IQ User Manual

Kit Hardware Overview: .................................................................................................... 3
Common part types and primary functions ................................................................................... 3
VEX IQ Kit Assembly Tips: ............................................................................................... 6
Removing Connector Pins ...................................................................................................................... 6
Fitting Small Gears, Pulleys, and Wheel Hubs onto Shaft ....................................................... 6
Keeping the Shaft Supported & Seated in Smart Motors & Assemblies .......................7
Using VEX IQ Hardware: .................................................................................................. 8
VEX IQ Challenge .................................................................................................................9
Clawbot Instructions ...................................................................................................... 10
Part 1 Base ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Part 2 Claw ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Part 3 Tower ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Part 4 Ball Holder ................................................................................................................................... 58
Part 5 Sensors ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Autopilot Instructions .................................................................................................... 78
Control System Overview ............................................................................................. 85
Robot Brain Setup ........................................................................................................... 86
Robot Battery Charging and Usage ...............................................................................................86
Radio Installation and Removal .........................................................................................................87
VEX Controller Setup ..................................................................................................... 89
Controller Battery Installation and Removal ..............................................................................89
Controller Battery Charging ...............................................................................................................90
Radio Installation and Removal .........................................................................................................91
Initial Wireless Setup ..................................................................................................... 92
Power On and OFF .................................................................................................................................. 94
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................... 94
Robot Brain ................................................................................................................................................ 94
VEX Controller .......................................................................................................................................... 95
VEX Controller Buttons and Joysticks ...........................................................................................95
Driver Control Program ................................................................................................ 96
Autopilot Program ........................................................................................................... 97
LCD on the Robot Brain................................................................................................. 99
Start Screen and List of Programs .............................................................................................100
Programs .................................................................................................................................................100
Run or Configure Driver Control ...................................................................................................100
Program Running Screen ...............................................................................................................101
VEX Controller Status ........................................................................................................................101
Smart Device Status...........................................................................................................................101
Configure Drive Control .....................................................................................................................102
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................103
Connector Ports and Buttons ........................................................................................................104
Charge Port (VEX Controller) .........................................................................................................104
Tether Port (VEX Controller and Robot Brain) .......................................................................105
Smart Device Ports .............................................................................................................................105
Connecting a Smart Motor .............................................................................................................106
Connecting a Bumper Switch .........................................................................................................107
Connecting a Touch LED ...................................................................................................................108
Connecting a Distance Sensor ......................................................................................................109
Connecting a Color Sensor ..............................................................................................................110
Connecting a Gyro Sensor ...............................................................................................................111
Appendix A
Battery Safety and Disposal ..................................................................................... 112
228-2779 VEX IQ Controller Battery Rules ...........................................................................112
228-2604 Robot Brain Battery Rules .......................................................................................112
228-2743 Robot Battery Charger .............................................................................................113
Software Update ..................................................................................................................................113
Getting Support .....................................................................................................................................113
Appendix B Compliance Statements ..................................................................... 114
FCC Compliance Statement (United States) ...........................................................................114
Industry Canada Compliance Statement .................................................................................115
Super Kit Inventory ...................................................................................................... 116
VEX IQ Super Kit ...................................................................................................................................116
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