An Introduction to Byte: the `23-`24 VIQRC Hero Bot – VEX Library

To get started driving with the 2023-24 VIQRC Hero Bot, Byte, you will need to use a provided code for use with the Controller. The default drive program on the IQ Brain is not compatible with Byte.

Angled view of the Byte robot.

Downloading the Controlling Byte Project

To use this code on Byte, select your coding method of choice (Blocks, Python, or C++) and download the VEXcode IQ project from the link below.

Controlling Byte IQ Blocks Project selected in Google Drive so that it can be downloaded.

Note: These links will take you to a Google Drive file. Check that the name of the file in the top left corner matches the project you want to download (.iqblocks, .iqpython, .iqcpp), then select the Download button in the middle of the screen.

Using the Controlling Byte Project

VEXcode IQ app icon.

Open VEXcode IQ on your device and connect your IQ Brain.

For more information about accessing and connecting to the app-based version of VEXcode IQ, view these articles.
For more information about accessing and connecting to the web-based version of VEXcode IQ, view these articles.

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File button highlighted in between the Language and Tutorials icons.

Open the Coding Byte VEXcode IQ project. For more information on how to open a project from your device, select the articles that match your project.

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the Download and Run icons highlighted in between the Brain and Stop icons.

Ensure your Controller is paired with the IQ Brain, then download and run the project. For more information on how to download and run a project, select the article that matches your project.