Hexbug VEX IQ - Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Kit Hardware Overview: ....................................................................................................3
Common part types and primary functions ................................................................................... 3
VEX IQ Kit Assembly Tips: ...............................................................................................6
Removing Connector Pins ...................................................................................................................... 6
Fitting Small Gears, Pulleys, and Wheel Hubs onto Shaft .......................................................6
Keeping the Shaft Supported & Seated in Smart Motors & Assemblies ....................... 7
Using VEX IQ Hardware: ..................................................................................................8
VEX IQ Challenge .................................................................................................................9
Clawbot Instructions ...................................................................................................... 10
Part 1 Base ...............................................................................................................................................10
Part 2 Claw ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Part 3 Tower ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Part 4 Ball Holder ................................................................................................................................... 58
Part 5 Sensors .........................................................................................................................................66
Autopilot Instructions .................................................................................................... 78
Control System Overview .............................................................................................85
Robot Brain Setup ........................................................................................................... 86
Robot Battery Charging and Usage ...............................................................................................86
Radio Installation and Removal .........................................................................................................87
VEX Controller Setup ..................................................................................................... 89
Controller Battery Installation and Removal ..............................................................................89
Controller Battery Charging ...............................................................................................................90
Radio Installation and Removal .........................................................................................................91
Initial Wireless Setup .....................................................................................................92
Power On and OFF .................................................................................................................................. 94
LED Indicators ...................................................................................................................94
Robot Brain ................................................................................................................................................94
VEX Controller ..........................................................................................................................................95
VEX Controller Buttons and Joysticks ...........................................................................................95
Driver Control Program ................................................................................................ 96
Autopilot Program ...........................................................................................................97
LCD on the Robot Brain.................................................................................................99
Start Screen and List of Programs ............................................................................................. 100
Programs .................................................................................................................................................100
Run or Configure Driver Control ...................................................................................................100
Program Running Screen ............................................................................................................... 101
VEX Controller Status ........................................................................................................................101
Smart Device Status...........................................................................................................................101
Configure Drive Control .....................................................................................................................102
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 103
Connector Ports and Buttons ........................................................................................................ 104
Charge Port (VEX Controller) .........................................................................................................104
Tether Port (VEX Controller and Robot Brain) ....................................................................... 105
Smart Device Ports .............................................................................................................................105
Connecting a Smart Motor .............................................................................................................106
Connecting a Bumper Switch .........................................................................................................107
Connecting a Touch LED ...................................................................................................................108
Connecting a Distance Sensor ......................................................................................................109
Connecting a Color Sensor ..............................................................................................................110
Connecting a Gyro Sensor ...............................................................................................................111
Appendix A
Battery Safety and Disposal ..................................................................................... 112
228-2779 VEX IQ Controller Battery Rules ...........................................................................112
228-2604 Robot Brain Battery Rules .......................................................................................112
228-2743 Robot Battery Charger .............................................................................................113
Software Update ..................................................................................................................................113
Getting Support .....................................................................................................................................113
Appendix B Compliance Statements ..................................................................... 114
FCC Compliance Statement (United States) ........................................................................... 114
Industry Canada Compliance Statement ................................................................................. 115
Super Kit Inventory ...................................................................................................... 116
VEX IQ Super Kit ...................................................................................................................................116