# VEX IQ **URL:** https://plc.pd.vex.com/c/vex-iq/8.md [Latest](https://plc.pd.vex.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://plc.pd.vex.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://plc.pd.vex.com/tags.md) --- ## [VEXos Updates (IQ)](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexos-updates-iq/640)
**Author:** [@DRow](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/DRow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexos-updates-iq/640 "2023-02-27T20:14:58Z")
This thread will serve as the official VEXos update thread for VEX IQ. Any time an update to VEXos is released, we will post here with the latest changelog. --- ## [About the VEX IQ category](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/about-the-vex-iq-category/22)
**Author:** [@jerin](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/jerin)\ **Replies:** 0
Applied STEM Learning --- ## [Tug of war/Tractor pull challenge: How to deal with low traction/powerful motors](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/tug-of-war-tractor-pull-challenge-how-to-deal-with-low-traction-powerful-motors/2158)
**Author:** [@Dmitrii\_Filippov](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Dmitrii_Filippov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/tug-of-war-tractor-pull-challenge-how-to-deal-with-low-traction-powerful-motors/2158 "2026-09-24T18:46:43Z")
Hi. I am preparing for Tug of war lessons. I built basebot myself and found that it motors are too powerful: if I use simple base bot, it can pull quite heavy object and then wheels begin to slip. If I add more weight t… --- ## [The Competition 101 VEX IQ: Level Up STEM Lab is now Live!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/the-competition-101-vex-iq-level-up-stem-lab-is-now-live/2147)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/the-competition-101-vex-iq-level-up-stem-lab-is-now-live/2147 "2026-09-10T15:26:45Z")
Hi Everyone! If you are looking for an easy way to get your students prepared for their first VEX IQ Competition, the Competition 101 STEM Lab for Level Up is the way to go! This STEM Lab helps coaches guide student… --- ## [VEX IQ Board Risers](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-iq-board-risers/2121)
**Author:** [@Brynn\_Harshbarger](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Brynn_Harshbarger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-iq-board-risers/2121 "2026-09-01T19:23:36Z")
I am looking for field risers for our VEX IQ field. Would love suggestions! --- ## [IQ Storage Solutions](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/iq-storage-solutions/2125)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Anderson](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Erik_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/iq-storage-solutions/2125 "2026-08-26T20:24:26Z")
Hello everyone! I have just begun teaching the VEX IQ curriculum this school year, and am finding that the stock storage trays (for the beams, plates, pins and standoffs) are not ideal for middle school fingers or mind… --- ## [VEXcode IQ 4.68](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-iq-4-68/2099)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Konen](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Noah_Konen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-iq-4-68/2099 "2026-07-29T22:06:47Z")
VEXcode IQ version 4.68 is now available. You can find all of the changes listed below. Change Log: Added 2026 Hero Bot (Flop) template projects. Added IQ Level Up AI Vision Model. To learn more about using AI Classi… --- ## [Best Place to Start Teacher Orientation for VEX IQ Implementation](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/best-place-to-start-teacher-orientation-for-vex-iq-implementation/2098)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Anderson](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Erik_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/best-place-to-start-teacher-orientation-for-vex-iq-implementation/2098 "2026-07-29T19:42:13Z")
Hello everyone! I am less than a couple of weeks away from the start of school, and am excited that my district has made it possible for me to teach teach 2 full sections of robotics this year! All of our supplies (VEX… --- ## [VEX IQ Storage](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-iq-storage/1737)
**Author:** [@Cedric\_Lowery](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Cedric_Lowery)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-iq-storage/1737 "2026-07-29T04:45:22Z")
Storage is an important task that must be handled with utmost care in order to properly utilize the space possessed in an efficient and effective manner. Here at the VEX Pittsburgh office our V5 and IQ parts are stored i… --- ## [Structured Debugging Strategies with VEX IQ - VEX Robotics Educators Conference Worskhop 2026](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/structured-debugging-strategies-with-vex-iq-vex-robotics-educators-conference-worskhop-2026/2027)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/structured-debugging-strategies-with-vex-iq-vex-robotics-educators-conference-worskhop-2026/2027 "2026-07-25T23:18:02Z")
Teaching our students to debug their own projects is an essential part of learning to code, but it can be difficult to do! I can definitely remember classes when 4 or 5 groups needed help figuring out what went wrong in … --- ## [Workshop Recap: Using Professional Coding Tools with VEX IQ and VS Code](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/workshop-recap-using-professional-coding-tools-with-vex-iq-and-vs-code/2040)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Lin](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Jimmy_Lin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/workshop-recap-using-professional-coding-tools-with-vex-iq-and-vs-code/2040 "2026-05-14T14:50:12Z")
Thanks to everyone who joined the Using Professional Coding Tools with VEX IQ: Visual Studio Code Extension workshop! In this session, we explored how the VEX Visual Studio Code Extension can help students build stronger… --- ## [Implementing Classroom Competitions with VEX IQ - VEX Robotics Educators Conference Workshop 2026](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/implementing-classroom-competitions-with-vex-iq-vex-robotics-educators-conference-workshop-2026/2030)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/implementing-classroom-competitions-with-vex-iq-vex-robotics-educators-conference-workshop-2026/2030 "2026-05-12T21:06:31Z")
I loved kicking off my 2026 Educators Conference experience with teaching this workshop! The goal was to provide IQ teachers with a simple, step-by-step process for adapting VEX IQ Activities into fun classroom competiti… --- ## [IQ - AI and Computational Thinking (AI Vision Sensor) - VEX Robotics Educators Conference Workshop 2026](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/iq-ai-and-computational-thinking-ai-vision-sensor-vex-robotics-educators-conference-workshop-2026/2019)
**Author:** [@Lauren\_Oberst](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Lauren_Oberst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/iq-ai-and-computational-thinking-ai-vision-sensor-vex-robotics-educators-conference-workshop-2026/2019 "2026-05-12T21:05:55Z")
Hi everyone! Thank you to those that attended my IQ - AI and Computational Thinking workshop at the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference last week to learn more about the AI Vision Sensor! I mentioned during the worksh… --- ## [VEQ IQ Classroom Bundle Vs Competition Kit](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/veq-iq-classroom-bundle-vs-competition-kit/1989)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Duraipalam](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Alex_Duraipalam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/veq-iq-classroom-bundle-vs-competition-kit/1989 "2026-04-02T21:14:25Z")
What’s the difference between VEQ IQ Classroom Bundle and Competition Kit ??? I am planning to teach my school kids to kick off VEQ IQ and want to take them VEQ IQ competition. Which kit I should order? Will there be mor… --- ## [Robot Stalling During Autonomous Code Runs](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/robot-stalling-during-autonomous-code-runs/1954)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Saccone](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Michael_Saccone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/robot-stalling-during-autonomous-code-runs/1954 "2026-03-24T13:02:01Z")
Hello all! We are running some autonomous code and our robot sometimes gets stalled out on the yellow floor goal. When we give it the slightest nudge, the robot continues with the code as normal. Does anyone have an ea… --- ## [About lesson planning](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/about-lesson-planning/1958)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_Huynh](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nikki_Huynh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/about-lesson-planning/1958 "2026-03-09T15:46:22Z")
Hi all. I am planning a schedule for a day of VEX IQ activities. My first option is to have my students complete 1) Navigate the Maze with Driver Control, 2) Block Party, then 3) Defend the Castle. Do students like these… --- ## [IQ Coding Solutions](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/iq-coding-solutions/1948)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_Huynh](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Nikki_Huynh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/iq-coding-solutions/1948 "2026-03-03T15:41:21Z")
Hi all. Are there any answer keys for the IQ lessons? I’m not the most well-versed in robotics and such, but I’m an educator, and my team is looking to implement IQ. I’m trying out the STEM labs, and I feel like an answe… --- ## [Answer Keys](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/answer-keys/449)
**Author:** [@Amy\_Anderson](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Amy_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/answer-keys/449 "2026-03-03T15:40:36Z")
Are there answer keys (or possible solution keys) to the VEX IQ Stem Labs? --- ## [Preparing a Unit Plan for VEX IQ](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/preparing-a-unit-plan-for-vex-iq/1923)
**Author:** [@Benila\_Rose\_Roselet](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Benila_Rose_Roselet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/preparing-a-unit-plan-for-vex-iq/1923 "2026-01-28T21:46:53Z")
VEX IQ has been added to our school curriculum for Grades 7 to 10. I am currently preparing the semester plan and need to design 15 lessons for each grade level. As I am new to robotics, I would greatly appreciate your … --- ## [Vex tallest tower- model doesnt seem to work](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-tallest-tower-model-doesnt-seem-to-work/1918)
**Author:** [@jonathon\_simons](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/jonathon_simons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-tallest-tower-model-doesnt-seem-to-work/1918 "2026-01-19T20:29:26Z")
Hi everyone I am doing the earthquake unit in vex called tallest tower. I am making the earthquake platform. Following the instructions I cannot see how the two middle sections that make up the platform attach to the to… --- ## [Turn for 90 not working](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/turn-for-90-not-working/1902)
**Author:** [@Maria\_Brinza](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Maria_Brinza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/turn-for-90-not-working/1902 "2025-12-17T16:20:35Z")
Hello, We wrote a simple code to turn 90. the robot spins forever. We replaced the motors and the brain and the smart cables. We still spin. Our drivetrain is correctly set up. --- ## [VEX IQ Certification Course](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-iq-certification-course/1893)
**Author:** [@Renz\_Salas](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Renz_Salas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vex-iq-certification-course/1893 "2025-12-03T02:44:08Z")
I am happy to share that I finished the VEX IQ Certification Course. What a fun one! So excited to use VEX IQ in the classroom. --- ## [Tipping Clawbot](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/tipping-clawbot/1881)
**Author:** [@Debra\_Roth](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Debra_Roth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/tipping-clawbot/1881 "2025-11-13T20:01:43Z")
Hi Everyone, New to Vex IQ and needed to know how to modify the Clawbot to allow for the pick up and stacking of pins in Mix and Match. You help would be greatly appreciated. Debbie --- ## [Gripper problem](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/gripper-problem/1872)
**Author:** [@zainab\_karrar](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/zainab_karrar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/gripper-problem/1872 "2025-10-23T14:48:19Z")
I have problem with vex iq mix and match robot ..the gripper didn’t closing well so isn’t cache the pin --- ## [VEXcode IQ 4.62 released](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-iq-4-62-released/1864)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Palnick](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Jacob_Palnick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-iq-4-62-released/1864 "2025-10-20T14:48:38Z")
VEXcode IQ version 4.62 is now available. You can find all of the changes listed below. Change Log: Added support for the VIQRC Mix & Match AI classification model on the AI Vision sensor. Fixed a translation issue on … --- ## [New Community Member](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-community-member/1809)
**Author:** [@BRYAN\_COBARIS](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/BRYAN_COBARIS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-community-member/1809 "2025-10-08T15:16:45Z")
Hello Everyone. My name is Bryan Cobaris and I am teaching VEXIQ second generation for grades 6th-8th in the Winter Haven, FL. (Jewett Middle Academy). I just wanted to introduce myself and extend the invitation to netw… --- ## [New IQ Build! Basebot + Pen Holder!](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-iq-build-basebot-pen-holder/1836)
**Author:** [@Aimee\_DeFoe](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Aimee_DeFoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/new-iq-build-basebot-pen-holder/1836 "2025-10-02T19:31:02Z")
I have a really fun new IQ build to share - the IQ Basebot + Pen Holder! This new build is available in the IQ section of builds.vex.com, and makes it easy to attach a pen to your robot. Adding a pen to your robot ca… --- ## [Tutorials for Coding the VEX IQ in Python](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/tutorials-for-coding-the-vex-iq-in-python/1853)
**Author:** [@Monique\_Green](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Monique_Green)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/tutorials-for-coding-the-vex-iq-in-python/1853 "2025-10-02T15:31:31Z")
Hello All, I would love to learn more about coding our 2nd gen IQ’s with Python, especially the sensors. I like the video tutorials but they mostly seem to demonstrate block coding. Are there any videos that exist using… --- ## [VEXcode IQ 4.61 release](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-iq-4-61-release/1844)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Palnick](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Jacob_Palnick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/vexcode-iq-4-61-release/1844 "2025-09-24T14:44:44Z")
VEXcode IQ version 4.61 is now available. You can find the changes listed below. Change Log: Removed translations from math operator block dropdown options. Resolved a caching issue where out of date brains were report… --- ## [Help please](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/help-please/1824)
**Author:** [@Casie\_Yantis](https://plc.pd.vex.com/u/Casie_Yantis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://plc.pd.vex.com/t/help-please/1824 "2025-08-27T18:18:34Z")
I took the certification course. I went to TEACHER RESOURCES, then TEACHER PORTAL, then the IQ Cumulative Pacing Guide. See picture below. I absolutely love the steps and curriculum for this particular guide. However,… [Next page](https://plc.pd.vex.com/c/vex-iq/8.md?page=1)