Connecting to a Brain and Updating Firmware
Note: when connecting to web-based VEXcode IQ, ensure no other applications that work with VEX hardware are open in the background - such as App-based VEXcode IQ or Visual Studio Code.
Connecting
For more information about connecting an IQ Brain to Web-based VEXcode IQ, select the article that aligns with your device:
- Connecting to the Brain with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Mac
- Connecting to the Brain with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Windows
- Connecting to the Brain with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Chromebook
Updating Firmware
For more information about updating an IQ Brain's firmware using Web-based VEXcode IQ, view the following article:
Connecting to a Controller and Updating Firmware
Connecting
For more information about connecting an IQ Controller to Web-based VEXcode IQ, select the article that aligns with your device:
- Connecting to the Controller with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Mac
- Connecting to the Controller with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Chromebook
- Connecting to the Controller with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Windows
Updating Firmware
For more information about updating an IQ Controller's firmware using Web-based VEXcode IQ, select the article that aligns with your device:
- Updating VEX IQ (2nd gen) Controller Firmware in Web-based VEXcode IQ (Mac/Chromebook)
- Updating VEX IQ (2nd gen) Controller Firmware in Web-based VEXcode IQ (Windows)
Device Window Not Appearing
The Device Window may not appear if Serial Port permissions are blocked or disabled. These steps will show you how to enable such permissions.
Chrome
Select the lock icon in the search bar.
Ensure both "USB Devices" and "Serial ports" are enabled.
Reload the page.
The Device Window will now appear.
Edge
Select the lock icon in the search bar.
Ensure both "USB Devices" and "Serial ports" are set to "Ask (default)."
Reload the page.
The Device Window will now appear.