Set up the Earthquake Platform

Connecting the Earthquake Platform

The VEX Earthquake Platform Connected to a VEX IQ Robot 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 VEX IQ Robot Brain With a Circle Around the Check Mark Button (Top Right Button On 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 Screen Opened on the VEX IQ Robot Brain — *The top-level Settings menu*

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

Opening the Device Info Menu

The Settings Screen Opened on the VEX IQ Robot Brain With the 'Device Info' Option Selected — *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

The Device Info Screen Opened on the VEX IQ Robot Brain Displaying Information About the 'Port 1 Motor' With a Message at the Bottom Saying 'Press <Check Mark Button> Starts 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

The Device Info Screen Opened on the VEX IQ Robot Brain After Starting the Motor, Displaying Information About the 'Port 1 Motor' With a Message at the Bottom Saying 'Press <Check Mark Button> Stops Motor' — *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.

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