Using the Devices Screen - IQ Brain (2nd gen)

You can use the Sensor Dashboard on the VEX IQ (2nd gen) Brain to view data for a connected motor or sensor. 

Diagram showing the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) with labeled ports and connections for selecting devices, illustrating the setup for educational robotics projects.

Use the left and right buttons to highlight the Devices menu option, then press the Check button to select Devices.

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

In the Devices menu, you will see connected devices on your robot.

Use the left and right buttons to highlight your desired sensor, then press the Check button to select it.

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

If there is more than one data type reported by the sensor, you can use the Check button to scroll through the sensor data options.

In this example image, the Optical Sensor can show hue value, brightness, or proximity.

Screenshot of the optical dashboard interface for the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen), displaying various sensor readings and settings for programming and controlling robotics projects.

Continue to press the Check button until you see the desired Dashboard view for your selected sensor.

This example image shows the Sensor Dashboard for the Optical Sensor. The Dashboard shows the port the Optical Sensor is connected to, as well as the hue value, color, LED, brightness, and proximity data. 

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