Understanding Indicator Lights - IQ Brain (1st gen)

The color of the Brain’s LED indicates the status of the Brain, the VEX IQ Robot Battery, and the VEX IQ Radio Link.

Diagram of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (1st Gen) showing its components and connections, designed for educational robotics enthusiasts to understand the system's functionality and integration within the VEX IQ platform.

LED Color   Status

Diagram of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (1st Gen) showing its components and connections, designed for educational robotics, programming, and project development in the VEX IQ platform.

Solid Green Brain ON - Robot Battery level sufficient - with NO Radio Link (searching).

Diagram of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (1st Gen) showing key components and connections, illustrating its role in educational robotics and programming for beginners.

Blinking Green Brain ON - Robot Battery level sufficient - with good Radio Link. 

Diagram of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (1st Gen) showing its components and connections, illustrating the setup for educational robotics projects and programming with VEXcode IQ.

Solid Red Robot Battery level low - with No Radio Link

Diagram of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (1st Gen) showing its components and connections, illustrating the setup for educational robotics projects.

Blinking Red Robot Battery level low - with good Radio Link

Note: Depending on the battery load, if the battery drops into the red zone, the LED will remain that color until it is powered off, but the Robot Brain LCD Screen will always show the current voltage level.

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