Using the Default Autopilot Program on the VEX IQ (1st gen) Brain

The Autopilot Program is a default program built into the VEX IQ Robot Brain so it can be used with the Autopilot build without programming. The Autopilot Program has three modes: Random, Spiral, and Lawnmower. 

Random Mode Behavior

The robot will explore by driving in a straight line.
When it encounters an obstacle, it will back up, spin a random
amount, and proceed in a new direction.

When the Touch LED is tapped or the Color Sensor sees
blue, the robot will switch to Spiral Mode.
Spiral Mode The robot will explore by driving in a spiral.
When it encounters an obstacle, the robot will drive to a
new location and begin to spiral again.

When the Touch LED is tapped or the Color Sensor
sees green, the robot will switch to Lawnmower Mode.
Lawnmower Mode The robot will explore by driving back and forth as if
mowing a lawn. When it encounters an obstacle, it will
turn away and proceed in the opposite direction.

When the Touch LED is tapped or the Color Sensor
sees red, the robot will switch to Random Mode.

Check that Smart Ports 1-12 have the device listed in the table.

Smart Port Number Device
1 Left Motor Drive
2 Distance Sensor
3 Color Sensor
4 Gyro Sensor
5 Touch LED
6 Right Drive Motor
7 Not Used
8 Back Left Bumper Switch
9 Back Right Bumper Switch
10 Not Used
11 Not Used
12 Right Drive Motor
  • Check that Smart Ports 1-12 have the device listed in the table above.

NOTE: To review how to connect devices to Smart Ports properly, click here

After powering on the Brain, highlight and press the Check button to select Demos.

Highlight and press the Check button to start the Autopilot program.

NOTE: The Brain will alert you if the Smart Ports are missing the proper sensors or motors.

Allow the Autopilot program to control the robot’s behaviors.

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