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Step 1: Turn Right

VEXcode IQ project beginning with a When started block, with a Turn for block attached. The turn for block is set to right for a distance of 90 degrees.

  • Add the  [Turn for] block to the {When started} block in the programming area.

Slot selection in the VEXcode IQ Toolbar. Slot 1 is highlighted with a red box indicating which slot to save this project in.

  • Click on the Slot icon. You can download your project to one of the four available slots in the Robot Brain. Click on the number 1.

Brain icon in the VEXcode IQ Toolbar. The icon glows green indicating the Brain is connected.

  • The Programmer should connect the robot to your computer or tablet. The Brain icon in the toolbar turns green once a successful connection has been made.

Download icon in the VEXcode IQ Toolbar, to the right of the Brain icon, highlighted by a red box indicating what to select to download the project.

  • Click the Download button on the toolbar to download the Turn project to the Robot Brain.

Programs menu on the Brain screen. Slot 1 reads Turn, beneath Driver Control and Demos. The screen indicates to press the Check button to select the project.

  • The Operator should check to make sure your project has downloaded to the Autopilot’s Brain by looking at the Robot Brain’s screen. The project name should be listed in slot 1.
  • The Operator should now run the project on the Autopilot robot by making sure the project is highlighted and then press the Check button.
  • Congratulations on creating your first project!

Step 2: Turn Left

VEXcode IQ project beginning with a When started block, with a Turn for block attached. The direction parameter of the Turn for block is open, and left is selected. The distance reads 90 degrees.

  • Go back to the  VEXcode IQ programming area. The Programmer should change the  [Turn for]  to display left instead of right.
  • The Programmer should download the project.
  • The Operator should now run the project on the Autopilot robot by making sure the project is highlighted and then press the Check button.