School teams · Hong Kong VEX IQ
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VEX IQ Hong Kong — start here
A clear path for players and coaches — kits, roles, and match day on one page.
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Camel Limited is a VEX Hong Kong authorised reseller and VEX official event partner, and the WhalesBot Hong Kong official agent.
Camel Limited is a VEX Hong Kong authorised reseller and VEX official event partner, and the WhalesBot Hong Kong official agent.
Camel STEAM’s primary VEX IQ course targets P4–P6; secondary competition training suits S1–S6 and covers mechanical design, coding, and the engineering notebook.
Local cup pathways named on the course pages include Islands Cup, Ying Loi Cup, Lee Wai Lee Cup, Hong Kong Cup, and the Hong Kong Junior Engineering Challenge (HK regional qualifier) preliminary.
01 Basics
What is VEX IQ
VEX IQ is a snap-together educational robotics platform, roughly suited to upper primary through early secondary. Hong Kong schools use it for classroom STEAM, clubs, and teams, and it can connect to local cups and competition pathways.
Students build chassis and mechanisms with plastic snap parts, then programme in blocks or text. It is not a single toy; it supports both lessons and team training.
Buy kits on STEAM.HK; contest schedules on Asia Tech Tour; team-start, roles, and match-day prep on this page.
02 Pathway
Hong Kong pathway: 123 → GO → IQ → V5 / AIM
Start with VEX 123, move through GO for upper-primary STEAM, use IQ for contest readiness, then optionally advance to V5 metal systems; AIM can introduce AI vision. Choose by year group and goal.
VEX IQ
- Upper primary–junior secondary; local cups / VIQRC-related path
- Snap build, sensors, contest basics
- IQ category
VEX V5
- Secondary metal competitive / advanced engineering
- Metal structure, strategy, more autonomous coding
- V5 category
VEX AIM
- AI / vision intro
- Object ID & smart-control experience
- Course pages / quote
You need not buy every platform at once. Many start lessons or clubs on GO or IQ; contest teams often centre on IQ; secondary metal pathways may use V5. AIM can supplement AI vision.
Next: What to buy · Team roles · WhatsApp 5531 5000
03 Team
How schools start a VEX IQ team
Clarify year group and goals, choose VEX IQ, appoint a coach and practice slot, obtain kits, and build an engineering-notebook habit. Hours and formats can be designed around each school.
Coach / teacher-in-charge
- Subject teacher, STEAM coordinator, or external coach
- On-campus training can start the path
Stable practice group
- Prefer a group that can attend practice reliably
- Roles: see “Team roles” below
Kits
- Contest team: usually 1 Competition Kit (228-7980) per team; classroom: Education (228-8899) by class size (~2–4 share one)
- steam.hk IQ
Engineering notebook
- Record design, tests, and improvements
- Part of competition culture (named on the secondary course page)
Hours & contests
- School-based / club / contest-team formats follow school context
- Contests → asiatechtour.com/vex
First 90 days
- Choose platform → confirm coach → set practice time
- Kits → first build/code cycle
- Notebook template → check current local cups/scrimmages
- Submit a quote if needed
Next: Team roles · Buy guide · 2612 5555 · [email protected]
04 Players
What do I do on the team?
Teams usually rotate or specialise across four jobs. Details follow season rules and school context — pick a starting role, then cover for each other.
Strong teams are not one person doing everything. Drivers own pace, builders iterate the machine, coders own the logic, and notebook keepers make sure the next practice knows what to change.
Driver
- Drive in matches and practice
- Learn field flow and strategy pace
Builder
- Chassis, mechanisms, intake
- Iterate builds from the notebook
Coder
- Blocks or text programmes
- Sensors, autonomous, and driver control
Notebook
- Record design, tests, improvements
- Supports coaches and event documentation
Next: Get starter kits · First match-day prep
05 Shop
Buy kits & parts in Hong Kong
A beginner contest team usually buys 1 VEX IQ Competition Kit (228-7980) per team. Classroom-only: Education Kits (228-8899) by class size — about 2–4 pupils share one. Already own Education? Add Competition Add-on 228-7597. Prices on STEAM.HK product pages.
1 · How many kits for one beginner team?
Contest teams and classrooms buy differently — do not treat “Education Kits per team” as the contest rule.
Contest team (VIQRC path)
- Typically 1 × Competition Kit (228-7980) per team
- Second / parallel team: another kit
Classroom only (not contesting yet)
- Buy Education Kits (228-8899)
- About 2–4 pupils share one; quantity by class size
Already have Education, then contests
- Add Competition Add-on (228-7597)
- Or buy a Competition Kit if starting fresh for the team
2 · Education Kit · Competition Kit · Add-on
Competition Kit ≈ Education Kit + extra bins/parts/motors (can build season Hero Bot; Education alone cannot). Comp kit can also cover classroom builds.
IQ Education Kit
- Classroom / STEM Labs; ~4 Smart Motors
- SKU 228-8899
IQ Competition Kit
- Education base + more structure + 6 Smart Motors
- SKU 228-7980
IQ Competition Add-on
- Upgrade path when you already own Education
- SKU 228-7597
V5 — different naming
- V5 has no parallel Education / Competition Kit pair like IQ
- Common starter electronics: V5 System Bundle (276-7100) — Brain, Controller, Radio, Battery, Charger, 4 Smart Motors
- Metal structure / extra motors / pneumatics / season field sold separately
3 · Why part packs
Season redesigns and practice burn through parts; packs let teams iterate without rebuying full kits.
Season redesigns
- Pins, beams, gears, intake parts wear fast
Classroom loss / wear
- Keep a buffer for parts that go missing most
Practice + parallel mechanisms
- Keep a practice build while the competition robot stays assembled; drive + intake often need more than one kit’s stock
Season field / game elements are separate from robot kits.
Shop entry
- Hub: steam.hk/vex
- GO: category
- IQ: category
- V5: category
Common SKUs
- IQ Education 228-8899
- IQ Competition 228-7980
- IQ Add-on 228-7597
- V5 System Bundle 276-7100
- Prices on shop PDPs — not listed here
Product info & online shop
Shop: TEL 2612 5666 · [email protected]
Courses / teams: 2612 5555 · 5531 5000 · [email protected]
06 This season
Level Up this season — a starter guide for players
VIQRC 2026–27 · Level Up
Hong Kong school teams are aiming at 2026–2027 VIQRC Level Up. Use the framework below in practice — scoring and legal play always follow the official Game Manual; this page does not invent rules.
What this season is
- This season is 2026–2027 VIQRC Level Up.
- Current official rules: Game Manual Version 2.1, effective 15 October 2026 (released 8 October 2026).
- Always prefer the official link: link.vex.com/docs/26-27/viqrc/game-manual
- Our hosted Version 2.1 PDF is for convenient download only; if it conflicts with the official file, follow the official.
Read the rules before you drill
- Before practice, check the version number and effective date on the manual you are using.
- After a rules update there is typically about a seven-day grace period (per the official release table); do not prepare for official events on a obsolete version.
- Rules questions go to the official Q&A (answers are treated as extensions of the rules and take effect when posted): events.vex.com/VIQRC/2026-2027/QA
- Prior-season Q&A does not apply; unofficial reposts are not a basis for rulings.
Primer only (not scoring detail)
- Field size about 6′×8′.
- Teamwork Match: two-team alliance, about sixty seconds.
- Goal: place Bean Bags into Goals.
- Scoring and legal actions follow the full Game Manual v2.1 text (Section 2 Primer) — read the manual; do not rely on second-hand summaries.
Team & Drive Team
- Official entry requires registration on events.vex.com and a team number (Appendix E).
- A team has three or more students (Appendix E).
- Drive Team per match: at most three people — two Drivers and one Loader (〈GG11〉).
- Design, build, coding, and on-field strategy should be student-led; adults may teach, not do the work for them (〈R2〉 / Appendix E).
How to start practicing
- Align team roles: driver, builder, coder, notebook
- Leave a note each session: what changed, what you tested, what’s next
- Field elements are sold separately from robot kits — confirm school field / borrow plans before official events
Rules update rhythm
- Rules may update on Thursdays.
- Next published schedule: Version 2.2 (about 3 Dec 2026 release, 10 Dec 2026 effective), per the official table.
- After an update, return to the Game Manual block on this page for the latest file.
Hong Kong pathway
- Local cups / scrimmage dates & registration: asiatechtour.com/vex
- Kits & parts: steam.hk IQ
- Courses & team start: the rest of this page
In one line: Read the official Level Up manual, then practice by role and keep a notebook; Hong Kong event info lives on Asia Tech Tour. Scoring and rulings only follow the Game Manual and official Q&A.
Next: Match-day checklist · Team roles · ATT events
07 Match day
What is the first match day like?
Get the team ready first; schedules and registration follow Asia Tech Tour. Here is a player checklist you can use now.
Before you go
- Robot runs; batteries charged
- Parts / tools / spare structure
- Latest engineering notebook
On the day
- Follow venue and inspection timing
- Practice-field check; confirm controls
- Roles covered (driver / builder / coder / notebook)
Where to check dates
- asiatechtour.com/vex
- Official listings also on events.vex.com
- Rules: hosted Game Manual PDF · official latest
Official Game Manual
- This season is 2026–2027 VIQRC Level Up.
- Current official rules: Version 2.1, effective 15 October 2026 (released 8 October 2026).
- Version 2.1 changelog (official): clarifying Appendix E (Team Classifications and Student Roles); minor typo/formatting fixes.
- Always prefer the official latest link: https://link.vex.com/docs/26-27/viqrc/game-manual
- Our hosted PDF is labelled Version 2.1 for convenience only; if it conflicts with the official file, follow the official.
- Rules Q&A: https://events.vex.com/VIQRC/2026-2027/QA
Next: Local cup pathways · View contests
08 Events
Contests & VIQRC / local pathways
Hong Kong teams can join local cups, scrimmages, and VIQRC-related pathways; schedules and registration follow Asia Tech Tour announcements.
Local cups (names locked on course pages; dates when published)
- Islands Cup, Ying Loi Cup, Lee Wai Lee Cup, Hong Kong Cup
- Hong Kong Junior Engineering Challenge (HK regional qualifier) preliminary
- Strong partner-school teams may join Singapore IDE Series VEX Invitational (HK/Macao delegation organised by Camel)
Beginners: read team start, roles, and match day first.
09 Courses
Courses & training
Camel STEAM offers primary and secondary VEX IQ courses and on-campus training as school-based lessons, clubs, or contest teams. Hours are designed per school.
Primary
- Who: Primary 4–6
- Focus: Build + coding; local cup experience
- Cups: Islands Cup, Ying Loi Cup, Lee Wai Lee Cup, Hong Kong Cup; Hong Kong Junior Engineering Challenge (HK regional qualifier) preliminary
- Overseas path (as on the course page): Strong partner-school teams may join the Singapore IDE Series VEX Invitational with the HK/Macao delegation organised by Camel
- /pvexiq.html
Secondary
- Who: Secondary 1–6 competition training
- Focus: Mechanical design, programming, engineering notebook, mock matches
- Contest path: Same local cups / HK qualifier preliminary and Singapore invitational pathway as the primary page
- /svexiq.html
Quote page · TEL 2612 5555 · WhatsApp 5531 5000 · [email protected]
STEAM Day / on-campus experiences: /steamday.html
10 Camel
About Camel Limited’s role
Camel Limited is a VEX Hong Kong authorised reseller and VEX official event partner, and the WhalesBot Hong Kong official agent. This page covers courses and how schools start.
駱駝有限公司
Camel Limited
WhalesBot 香港官方代理
VEX 香港代理授權經銷商
VEX 官方活動夥伴
Three sites, distinct jobs
- camel.hk — courses, on-campus training, beginner team guide (this page)
- steam.hk — kits, parts, school purchasing quotes
- asiatechtour.com — contest info and registration entry points
Contact: TEL 2612 5555 · WhatsApp 5531 5000 · [email protected]
11 FAQ
FAQ
What is VEX IQ? How do HK schools use it?
VEX IQ is a snap-together educational robotics platform for roughly upper primary to early secondary. HK schools use it for STEAM lessons, clubs, and teams, linking to local cups and contest pathways.
Next: “What is VEX IQ” · steam IQ
What roles can I take on the team?
Common roles: Driver, Builder, Coder, and Notebook. Rotate or specialise; follow season rules and school context.
Next: Team roles
What should I prepare for the first match day?
Robot running, batteries and spares ready, notebook updated; on site, follow inspection and practice-field guidance. Dates and registration on Asia Tech Tour.
Next: Match day · asiatechtour.com/vex
Where is the official Game Manual?
This season is 2026–2027 VIQRC Level Up; current official rules are Version 2.1 (effective 15 October 2026; released 8 October 2026). Download our hosted PDF (v2.1); if it conflicts, follow the official always-latest link. Q&A: https://events.vex.com/VIQRC/2026-2027/QA.
Which years fit VEX IQ? How does it differ from GO and V5?
Camel’s primary course targets P4–P6; secondary contest training suits S1–S6. GO suits upper-primary entry; IQ links to contests; V5 is secondary metal advanced.
Next: “Hong Kong pathway”
How does an HK school start a VEX IQ team?
Clarify year group and goals, choose IQ, appoint a coach and practice time, obtain kits, and build a notebook habit. Hours follow school context — then use the quote page.
Next: quote · 2612 5555
What do Camel STEAM, STEAM.HK, and Asia Tech Tour each do?
Camel STEAM: courses, on-campus training, team-start guide. STEAM.HK: kits and parts. Asia Tech Tour: contest listings and registration entry. Three sites, distinct jobs.
Next: About Camel Limited’s role
What is Camel’s relationship with VEX?
Camel Limited is a VEX Hong Kong authorised reseller and VEX official event partner, and the WhalesBot Hong Kong official agent.
Next: About Camel Limited’s role
Who should we contact for courses or on-campus training?
Call 2612 5555, WhatsApp 5531 5000, or email [email protected]. You may also submit school-based or club needs on the quote page.
Next: quote
Where are NGO / social-welfare VEX courses?
See the existing /vex.html page for social-welfare programmes. This /vex hub is the schools beginner guide — different purpose.
What should one team buy?
A contest team usually buys 1 × IQ Competition Kit (228-7980) per team. Classroom-only: Education (228-8899), ~2–4 share one. Own Edu → Add-on 228-7597. V5: System Bundle 276-7100. Kits and packs on STEAM.HK.
Next: Buy section
Why do we need part packs?
Wear, redesigns, and practice burn through common parts. Packs cover spares and practice builds. Some channels sell full kits only; STEAM.HK offers kits and part packs so teams buy what they need.
Next: Buy section · steam.hk/vex
Where to buy kits? How many for one team?
Buy on STEAM.HK. Contest team: usually 1 Competition Kit (228-7980) per team; classroom: Education (228-8899) by class size (~2–4 share one). Shop: 2612 5666 · [email protected].
Next: Buy guide · steam.hk/vex
How to learn about VIQRC / local contests?
See Asia Tech Tour’s VEX page for schedules and registration. Published schedules on Asia Tech Tour.
Next: asiatechtour.com/vex
駱駝有限公司
Camel Limited
VEX 香港代理授權經銷商
VEX 官方活動夥伴
WhalesBot Hong Kong Official Agent
VEX Hong Kong authorised reseller
VEX official event partner