VEXos IQ (1st gen) Firmware Changelog

VEXos Version 2.1.5

Released February 2020

• Bug fix for smart radio not connecting to certain devices
• Bug fix for Fatal Error 4 when user program starts

VEXos Version 2.1.3

Released March 2019

• Minor release to fix an issue where devices would not be detected by the brain on boot

VEXos Version 2.1.4

Released December 2019

• Increased download reliability for Bluetooth devices
• Other minor bug fixes

VEXos Version 2.1.3

Released March 2019

• Minor release to fix an issue where devices would not be detected by the brain on boot

VEXos Version 2.1.2

Released October 2018

• Minor release to fix bug where port 12 devices are not detected by the brain

VEXos Version 2.1.1

Released October 2018

• Added support for VEX Vision Sensor
• Added second serial port so that user code can communicate directly with the host computer via serial
• Fixed USB issue with macOS Mojave
• Miscellaneous bugs fixes

VEXos Version 2.0.2

Released June 2017

• Updated all sensor bootloaders to help prevent random sensor crashes
• Smart Radio bug fixes

VEXos Version 2.0.1

Released July 2016

• A new “Demos" folder that contains Autopilot and the new Sensors programs
• Driver Control no longer uses optional Gyro, Distance, Color, or Touch LED devices for demonstration purposes
  ⁃ Driver Control still supports Smart Motors and Bumper Switches as before
• The demonstration sensor functions, previously in default Driver Control, have moved to "Demos > Sensors"
• Improvement in the Smart Motor's ability to determine when a move task is complete
• Corrected a bug involving the Smart Motor Reset Position command
• Various Smart Radio improvements were implemented
• Improved Device Firmware Stability (Devices will no longer lose software)
• Robot Brains can now be given a name:
  ⁃ The name appears on the boot screen
  ⁃ The name can also be viewed by holding down the Check button for 3 seconds
  ⁃ Names are set using the VEXos Utility
• Programs can start automatically when the Robot Brain powers up by using "Settings > Start at:"
• Improved Smart Radio security with feature "Settings > Bluetooth Off or On." Only turn Bluetooth on if connecting to a Bluetooth enabled device
  ⁃ This setting will only appear when a Smart Radio is inserted
• QR codes are now available to assist in pairing the Robot Brain to Bluetooth devices
• Robot Brains can be reset to their original configuration with "Settings > Reset All Settings"
• The Robot Brain will power off after 5 minutes of inactivity if no program is running
• Various other bug fixes
• VEX IQ Firmware v1.16
• Released September 2015
• Supports VEX IQ Smart Radio

VEXos Version 1.15

Released June 2015

NOTE: Requires update to all sensors

• Improved USB communications
• Improved Sensor/Motor communications
• Reduced chance of memory corruption

VEXos Version 1.14

Released January 2015

NOTE: Requires Smart Motor Update

NOTE: If using a current threshold in a custom program, threshold values may need adjustment

• Fixed Smart Motor "weak reverse after stall" bug

VEXos Version 1.13

Released November 2014

NOTE: Requires Controller Firmware 1.04 or higher and a Smart Motor Update

• Updated "Autopilot" program to enable functions without all sensors
• Improved display of "Wiring Errors"
• Provided additional functionality for ROBOTC support
• Fixed a bug in the Smart Motor PID position control
• Reduced latency in Smart Motor position feedback
• General bugfixes & performance enhancements

VEXos Version 1.12

Released August 2014

NOTE: Requires Controller Firmware 1.03 or higher

• Added "Plug and Play" for Smart Devices
• Added information to the "Wiring Errors" warning
• Added the "Device Info" menu item
• Added details to the "System Info" menu item
• Added "Reset to Default" option to Driver Control
• Improved I2C performance
• General bugfixes & performance enhancements

VEXos Version 1.11

Released July 2014

• Added Autopilot program

VEXos Version 1.1

Released May 2014

• Added support for 2.4 GHz Radio
• Revised memory map
  Note: Old programs will be erased
• Added Math Library
• General stability and bug fixes

VEXos Version 1.09

Released March 2014

• Increased Robot Brain to Radio bus speed

VEXos Version 1.08

Released January 2014

• Fixed a bug that was causing motors to ignore some commands

VEXos Version 1.07

Released October 2013

• Added default motor inversion options
• Added enhanced support for the Distance Sensor
• Fixed a motor response delay bug

VEXos Version 1.06

Released October 2013

• Added support for programming in Modkit or ROBOTC
• Added menu navigation using controller (E and F buttons)
• General stability and bug fixes

VEXos Version 1.05

Released September 2013

• Internal release

VEXos Version 1.04

Released September 2013

• Internal release

VEXos Version 1.03

Released September 2013

• Fixed "reversed motor" error from v1.02

VEXos Version 1.02

Released September 2013

• Added support for custom user programs
• Added support for increased sensor and Smart Motor functionality

VEXos Version 1.01

• Initial release