Connecting to the Controller with Web-based VEXcode IQ - Chromebook

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

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

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Turn on the Controller by pressing the power button on the Controller until the power indicator light turns green.

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

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

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

Select the Controller icon in the Toolbar.

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Select ‘Connect.’

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

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Select the IQ Controller with the lowest ID number from the list of Controllers available.

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

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

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


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

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

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

Turn the Controller off by holding the power button until the indicator light on the Controller turns off.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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