Navigating Menus - IQ Brain (2nd gen)

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The Buttons on the Brain

On the Brain there are four main buttons that are used to navigate the Brain screen:

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) interface displaying programming options and settings, illustrating features for educational robotics and beginner programming within the VEX IQ platform.

The Check button

The Check button is used to power on the Brain as well as to select different choices on the screen.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) interface displaying programming options and settings, illustrating features for educational robotics and beginner programming.

The X button

The X button is used to power off the Brain. It is also used as a “go back” button to return to previous screens.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) interface displaying programming options and settings, illustrating features for educational robotics and programming with VEXcode IQ.

The Left and Right Buttons

The left and right buttons are used to navigate between different options on the Brain screen.


The Home Screen

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) home screen, displaying the main interface and options for programming and controlling VEX IQ robots, designed for educational use in robotics.

When the Brain is turned on with the Check button, the Home Screen will appear, and the green indicator light with show green.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) interface displaying programming options and settings, designed for educational robotics and beginner enthusiasts.

To the left is an example of the Brain screen when it is powered on, with each element labeled for reference.

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