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Connecting the Earthquake Platform

Top down view of the Earthquake Platform with a connected VEX IQ Brain.

The Builder should check that the Earthquake Platform is ready with a charged battery and that the Smart Motor is properly connected to Port 1 on the VEX IQ Robot Brain.

Powering on your Robot Brain

A highlighted Check button, the top right button on the IQ Brain.
A powered off Robot Brain screen

The Tester can now operate the Robot Brain and press the Check button to power on the Robot Brain.

Opening the Settings menu

The Settings menu will read Settings at the top, and upon opening, the System Info option will be highlighted.
The top-level Settings menu

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

Opening the Device Info Menu

Device Info is the second option in the Settings menu, below 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.

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.

Activating the Motor

Device Menu for Port 1 showing a Smart Motor connected. The bottom of the screen indicates to press the up and down arrow buttons for speed and the X button to exit.
The Device Menu for Port 1 with a Smart Motor connected

The Tester should press the Check button again to activate the motor. Press X to stop it at any time, and press the Check button again to restart it.