Guide
B.2
Using VEX IQ Hardware
The VEX IQ platform kits provide easy, fun, and accessible tools to teach and learn about all four
legs of STEM, no matter what your learning needs and desires may be. This curriculum unit lesson
will familiarize you with the kit hardware. If you’re looking for information on the VEX IQ Controller or
Robot Brain, please see our second lesson (B.2) that covers those topics. One of the best overall
features of the VEX IQ hardware is its exibility. If you can imagine it, you can build it with VEX IQ. The
system allows for building of non-powered models, powered mechanisms and machines, as well as
full-blown teleoperated and autonomous robots, enabling teaching and learning in a wide variety of
ways while engaging and challenging every student from beginner to expert.
Kit Hardware Overview
Beams
various sizes
Specialty Beams
angle, tee, right-angle beams
Plates
various sizes
Structural parts. Structural parts. Structural parts.
Connector Pins
several lengths
Standos
several lengths
Stando Connectors
several types
Use with beams, plates, corner
connectors, and more.
Maintain desired spacing
between beams and plates.
Connect standos and
connector pins.