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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
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 ...
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...
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....