Connecting to the Brain with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Chromebook – VEX Library

It takes just a few steps to connect a VEX IQ Brain to Web-based VEXcode IQ on Chromebook.

How To Connect a VEX IQ Brain from Web-based VEXcode IQ on a Chromebook

Screenshot illustrating the process of connecting to the VEX IQ Brain using a web-based interface, featuring step-by-step instructions and visual cues to assist users in establishing a connection for programming and control.

Be sure the IQ Battery is charged and is connected to the IQ Brain.

Turn on the Brain by pressing the Check button on the Brain.

Screenshot showing a Chromebook connected to the VEX IQ Brain, illustrating the web-based connection process for programming and managing VEX IQ robotics projects.

Connect the IQ Brain to your Chromebook, using the USB-C cable.

Note: Your IQ Brain must remain plugged into your Chromebook throughout the connection process.

Icon representing the VEX IQ Brain, illustrating the connection to the VEX IQ robotics platform for educational and beginner robotics enthusiasts.

Launch web-based VEXcode IQ by navigating to codeiq.vex.com.

Select the Brain icon in the Toolbar.

Illustration showing the connection process to the VEX IQ Brain via a web-based interface, highlighting the steps for users to establish a link for programming and controlling their robotics projects.

Select ‘Connect'.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robotics platform interface showing the 'Connect to the Brain - Web Based' section, with options for connecting and configuring the VEX IQ brain for programming and control.

A text box will appear and explain that you should choose the Brain that has lowest ID number. Select 'Continue' on the text box to open the connection window.

Screenshot demonstrating how to connect the VEX IQ Brain to a web-based interface, featuring step-by-step instructions and visual indicators for users to follow in the VEX IQ Robotics platform documentation.

Select the IQ Brain with the lowest ID number from the list of Brains available.

Screenshot demonstrating the process of connecting to the VEX IQ Brain using a web-based interface, showcasing step-by-step instructions and visual elements relevant to the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

Select the ‘Connect’ button, once you have chosen the lowest numbered IQ Brain ID.

Illustration of a green VEX IQ brain, representing the central control unit for the VEX IQ Robotics platform, used for programming and controlling robots in educational settings.

Once the IQ Brain is successfully connected the Brain icon will turn green.

Diagram illustrating incorrect port connections for the VEX IQ Robotics platform, highlighting common mistakes when connecting components to the Brain in a web-based setup.

If the connection was unsuccessful, another text box will appear and prompt you to select the Brain with the different ID number.

To Disconnect a VEX IQ Brain from Web-based VEXcode IQ on Chromebook

Screenshot showing a Chromebook with a disconnected status message, illustrating the connection process to the VEX IQ Brain in the context of web-based programming and resources for educational robotics.

To disconnect your device from an IQ Brain, unplug the USB-C cable from your Chromebook or the IQ Brain.

Screenshot of the Brain Drive interface for VEX IQ, displaying connection options and settings for the VEX IQ Robotics platform, designed for educational and beginner robotics use.

You can also disconnect an IQ Brain from web-based VEXcode IQ by turning the Brain off.

Turn the Brain off by holding the X button until the screen on the Brain goes black.