To install VEXcode IQ on a Mac, first determine and download the appropriate installer for your system. Follow these steps to identify the correct installer and install VEXcode IQ on your macOS device.
Download the Installer
On your Mac computer, select the Apple icon.
Select About This Mac from the dropdown menu.
If your computer says it has an Intel processor, you will need to download the Intel installer.
If your computer says it has an Apple chip, you will need to download the Apple Silicon installer.
Go to code.vex.com and scroll down to Download VEXcode Now: and select IQ > beneath VEXcode Blocks or VEXcode Text.
If your computer uses an Intel processor, select Download for Mac (Intel).
If your computer uses an Apple chip, select Download for Mac (Apple Silicon).
Install VEXcode IQ
Once you have downloaded the correct installer for your Mac computer, double-click on the installer to begin the installation process.
The End User License Agreement will appear. Once you have read through the EULA, select Agree.
Once the installer has finished loading, the installation screen will open.
Click and drag the VEXcode IQ application to the Applications folder.
If a dialog box asks you if you want to replace an existing VEXcode IQ, select Replace.
Access your Applications folder and select VEXcode IQ.
Begin working in VEXcode IQ.
- Create a new project to get started with coding in VEXcode IQ!
- Name and save your project.
- Configure your motors, sensors, drivetrain (with or without the Gyro Sensor), and controller.
- Get to know more about the shapes of blocks, program flow, and how to access Help.