Downloading and Running a VEX IQ Blocks Project – VEX Library

Downloading and running a project with VEXcode IQ is as easy as four steps.

Screenshot of VEXcode IQ Blocks interface showing programming blocks for robotics projects, illustrating the visual programming environment for VEX IQ Robotics platform tutorials.

First, save the project (MacOS, Windows, ChromeOS, iPad, Android).

Note: You can choose which slot on the Brain your project is downloaded to, but it is not required. To learn more about downloading a project to a selected slot on the Brain, see this article.

Screenshot of VEXcode IQ Blocks interface showing programming blocks for VEX IQ Robotics platform, illustrating options for coding and robot control in educational robotics projects.

Next, connect the Brain and check that its icon is green and the Download and other icons are white.

Screenshot of a VEX IQ Blocks tutorial interface, showcasing programming blocks and options for building robotics projects, aimed at educational purposes for beginners and educators in the VEX IQ ecosystem.

Then, select Download to download the project to the Brain’s selected slot.

Note: The Download, Run, and Stop icons will be disabled until the download is complete.

Screenshot of a VEXcode IQ Blocks tutorial interface, showcasing programming blocks for VEX IQ Robotics, aimed at educating beginners on building and programming robots.

Finally, run your project. You can select Run from the Toolbar in VEXcode IQ, or using the buttons on the Brain. View this article to learn more about running a program from the Brain.

Screenshot of a VEX IQ Blocks tutorial interface, showcasing programming blocks and options for building robotics projects, aimed at educators and students in the VEX IQ ecosystem.

Your project will show in the Programs menu on the Brain screen. A (1st generation) Brain is pictured on the left, and a (2nd generation) screen is pictured on the right.