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VEX IQ - Building Instructions
Are you a teacher or educator looking for fresh ideas to inspire your students with VEX IQ robots? Or maybe you’re coaching a team that is ready to explore new challenges after the competition season? These VEX IQ building instructions are designed to spark creativity and keep hands-on STEM learning going.
Why Choose Our Building Instructions?
- Designed for educators: each design is built to engage students of different skill levels, from beginners through to experienced builders.
- Single kit, endless possibilities: every design uses just one VEX IQ 2nd Generation Kit with no extra parts required.
- Extend learning beyond competition: these builds give teams a practical way to keep exploring mechanisms and problem solving after the season ends.
- Hands-on STEM learning: each build supports engineering, design thinking, and iterative testing in a practical classroom format.
Ideal For
- Teachers looking for engaging STEM extension activities.
- VEX IQ teams exploring new build challenges.
- Robotics clubs, lunchtime groups, and holiday programs.
Available VEX-IQ Builds
Browse the current VEX IQ builds below. Each one uses a single VEX IQ 2nd Generation Kit.
Flapping Bird Automata - Instructions FREE
This hand-cranked automata demonstrates how a cam can create a smooth up-and-down wing motion. It is a satisfying mechanism study for students and a strong prompt for extension tasks around ...
Walking Bug - Instructions
This VEX IQ build uses a clever linkage mechanism to move six legs with only two motors. It is a fun project to construct and a practical example of creating robot movement without wheels or...
Merry-go-round - Instructions
A crowd favourite at any theme park, this build spins the carriages and uses a simple ramp-and-slider mechanism to make them rise and fall as they travel around. The base design is ready to ...
Infinity Rolling Ball - Instructions
This build continually cycles a ball around the track. A distance sensor at the base detects when a ball is ready, then lifts it smoothly back to the top before resetting for the next cycle....
Value Bundle - Instructions
This value bundle combines all four VEX IQ builds in the collection into one package: Flapping Bird Automata, Walking Bug, Merry-go-round, and Infinity Rolling Ball. It is designed for teach...
Brenda Gahan - Head of Learning
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
His wealth of knowledge and expertise allows him to tailor each workshop to the specific skill level and interests of the students (and teachers) and ensures that everyone is engaged and challenged.
Digital Technologies Teacher
Victoria Point State High School
Students engaged in hands-on learning experiences that developed their problem-solving skills. It was a valuable and highly relevant real world learning opportunity.
Tammy Grady
Senior Project Officer, QMEA
Through the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), Damien has worked with hundreds of students and Teachers from across the State, all with varying levels of robotic and programming experience. Feedback from Damien’s workshops are always full of praise and appreciation, not only for his professional knowledge, but his adaptable teaching style and ease of delivery.
STEM Teacher - Years 7-10
Tannum Sands State High School
Damien's professionalism and communications skills are superb. The very best educational expert visitor we have had come to the college.
Primary School Teacher - Year 5
Central Queensland Primary School
Damien's delivery style captivated students across every year level, from junior to senior. His depth of knowledge and genuine ability to tailor content to our students' abilities made a real difference, keeping everyone engaged and getting the most out of the experience regardless of their starting point.
Head of Curriculum
South East QLD Primary School
What stood out most was how thoroughly Damien customised the workshop to our school's specific needs. Rather than a one-size-fits-all session, he took the time to understand what we were after and delivered exactly that.