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Tutorials

Learn VEX IQ autonomous programming step by step, from basic drivetrain control to advanced path planning.

Beginner

Start here if you're new to autonomous programming.

beginner 12 min read

Drivetrain Basics

Learn how tank drive and arcade drive work, and how to configure your drivetrain for autonomous programming.
beginner 15 min read

Sensor Introduction

Learn how to use distance, bumper, color, and inertial sensors to make your autonomous programs smarter.

Intermediate

Level up with PID, gyro turns, and odometry fundamentals.

intermediate 20 min read

PID Control

Learn proportional-integral-derivative control to make your autonomous movements smooth, accurate, and repeatable.
intermediate 15 min read

Gyro Turns

Use the inertial sensor to make precise, repeatable turns every single time — even across different batteries and field surfaces.
intermediate 12 min read

Alignment Strategies

Use walls, bumpers, and sensors to reset your robot's position and heading with perfect precision before critical scoring moves.