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Naming an IQ (2nd gen) Brain in VS Code

The VEX VS Code Extension enables us to set a name for the IQ (2nd gen) Brain, making it easier to identify which Brain is which.

How to set a name for VEX Brain in VS Code

  • Connect the Brain to the VEX VS Code Extension. Click on the VEX icon on the VS Activity Bar.

    VEX Robotics Extension icon in the VS Code side menu is highlighted.
  • The VEX view will open in the Side Bar. Hover the mouse over the name item listed under the system subcategory within the VEX DEVICE INFO category in the VEX view. The Pencil icon will appear next to the name item. Click on the Pencil Icon.

    Cursor is hovering over the Name option inside the System folder, and there is a Pencil icon next to it that is highlighted.
  • The Set Brain Name window will prompt. Type a new name for the Brain in the Text Box and press the Enter key to set the name.
    Note: Spaces are not accepted. To separate words, use underscores.

    Set Brain Name prompt window with a text field and a message below that reads Press Enter to confirm your input or Escape to cancel. In this example, the Brain is being renamed to IQ.
  • The new name will be set for the Brain.

    Name option is highlighted inside the System folder and it has now been renamed to IQ.

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