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Charging the Controller - IQ (2nd gen)

Using VEX IQ (1st generation)? See this article.

The Controller can be charged with a USB-C Cable. 

Charging a Controller Battery with a USB-C Cable

View this animation to see how to charge your Controller with a USB-C cable.

  • Connect the USB-C to the Controller’s Charge port.
  • The USB-C cable must be connected to a power source to charge the Controller.
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Charge LED Indicator Lights

Controller with its lower indicator light highlighted. This light is called the Charge LED.

The charge LED indicator light can show green, red, or off. 

Charge LED Color   Status

Icon of a solid green indicator light.

 Solid Green Controller Battery is completely charged

Icon of a solid red indicator light.

 Solid Red Controller Battery charge in progress

Icon of a blinked red indicator light.

 Blinking Red Controller Battery fault

Icon of an indicator light that is turned off.

 Off Not charging

 

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