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

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

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

VEX IQ Controller showing connection ports and buttons, used for programming and controlling VEX IQ robots in educational robotics projects.

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

Screenshot showing the steps to connect a VEX IQ controller, including visual indicators and connection options, as part of the VEX IQ Robotics platform documentation for educators and beginners.

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

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

Screenshot showing the steps to connect a VEX IQ robot to its controller, including visual indicators and settings options for successful pairing.

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

Select the Controller icon in the Toolbar.

Screenshot showing the steps to connect the VEX IQ controller, including visual indicators and instructions for pairing with the robot, aimed at helping educators and students in robotics education.

Select ‘Connect.’

Screenshot showing the steps to connect a VEX IQ controller to a Mac, including visual instructions and connection settings for users in the VEX IQ Robotics platform knowledge base.

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.

Diagram showing the connection ports of the VEX IQ controller, illustrating how to connect various components for robotics projects in the VEX IQ platform.

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

Screenshot showing the steps to connect the VEX IQ controller to a port on a Mac, illustrating the connection process for users of the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

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

Screenshot showing the steps to connect the VEX IQ Controller, including visual indicators and connection options, as part of the VEX IQ Robotics platform documentation for educational purposes.

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

Diagram showing incorrect port connections for VEX IQ robotics controller, highlighting the proper configuration to ensure successful communication between components.

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


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

Screenshot showing the steps to connect a VEX IQ controller, including visual indicators and connection options, as part of the VEX IQ Robotics platform documentation for educational purposes.

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

VEX IQ Controller showing connection ports and buttons, used for programming and controlling VEX IQ robots in educational robotics projects.

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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