VEX IQ - STEM Labs - Lab 10 - Tallest Tower - Navigating the Device Information Menu

You can use the VEX IQ menu to view the Smart Motors and sensors connected to the Robot Brain. From here, you can make sure that the devices are working properly.

Materials Required:

Quantity	Materials Needed
1	VEX IQ Robot Brain with connected Smart Devices

Navigating the Device Information Menu Instructions

Step 1: Powering on your Robot Brain

VEX IQ Robot Brain with the Check button, the top right button on the Brain, highlighted — *A powered off Robot Brain screen*

Press the Check button to power on your Robot Brain.

Step 2: Opening the Settings menu

Settings menu on the Brain screen. Upon opening System Info is highlighted. The bottom of the screen reads to press the check button to select and the x button to return to Programs. — *The top-level Settings menu*

Press the X button until you arrive at the Settings menu.

Step 3: Opening the Device Info menu

Device Info is the second item in the Settings menu beneath System Info. — *The Device Info option*

Use the arrow buttons to navigate down to the 'Device Info' selection on the Settings menu and press the Check button.

Step 4: Viewing a Connected Smart Device

Device Info menu on a VEX IQ Robot Brain displaying connected Smart Motor at Port 1. The menu shows device data and says to press the check button to start the motor. — *The Device Menu for Port 1 with a Smart Motor connected*

You can use the up and down arrows to navigate through the Smart Devices that you have connected.

Conclusion:

Use this menu to check the status of your devices. Notice how the sensor values change when you interact with them, and think of how they might be used in robotic applications.