Wirelessly connecting a VEX IQ (1st gen) Brain to an iPad / Android Tablet in VEXcode IQ

To connect your VEX IQ (1st gen) Brain to an iPad or Android tablet, ensure you have:

 

Press the Check button on the Brain to turn it on.

Press the X button on the Brain to to go to the Settings menu.

Press the Check button to select System Info.

Remember the Brain ID number that you will use to connect the Brain to the iPad / Android Tablet.

Note: Radio Data is always on by default, and does not need to be turned on or off in Settings.

Diagram illustrating how to connect the VEX IQ Brain to a mobile app, featuring labeled components and step-by-step instructions for users to follow in order to establish a connection for programming and controlling their robotics projects.

In VEXcode IQ, open the Devices window to confirm that the 1st gen Brain is selected.

Select 1st gen if it is not already selected.

Select Connect to IQ (1st gen) in the Brain menu.

Use the number keypad to enter in your Brain's ID number.

Select Submit.

See that the Brain is connected when the Brain icon turns green.

The arrows at the top of the Brain’s screen will appear solid, indicating a successful Smart Radio Connection.

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