Sphero BOLT Coding Robot Ball Instruction Manual

1. ການຕິດຕັ້ງແລະການນໍາໃຊ້ຄັ້ງທໍາອິດ

This section guides you through the initial setup of your Sphero BOLT robot ball, from unboxing to connecting it with the Sphero Edu app.

1.1 ເນື້ອໃນຊຸດ

Verify that all items are present in your Sphero BOLT package:

• 1 Sphero BOLT Robot Ball
• 1 Inductive Charging Base
• 1 ສາຍສາກ USB
• 1 Protractor with Heading, Directions & Clock
• 1 ແຜ່ນສະຕິກເກີ
• 1 ຄູ່ມືເລີ່ມຕົ້ນດ່ວນ

1.2 Charging the Sphero BOLT

Before first use, fully charge your Sphero BOLT. The robot uses inductive charging, providing over 4 hours of play on a full charge.

1. Connect the USB charging cable to the inductive charging base and a power source (e.g., computer USB port or USB wall adapter).
2. Place the Sphero BOLT onto the charging base. The BOLT's LED matrix will indicate charging status.
3. ໂດຍປົກກະຕິການສາກເຕັມຈະໃຊ້ເວລາປະມານ 6 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.

1.3 Downloading the Sphero Edu App

The Sphero BOLT is controlled and programmed via the free Sphero Edu app, available on iOS, Android, Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows.

• ຊອກຫາ "Sphero Edu" in your device's app store or visit the official Sphero webເວັບໄຊທ໌ສໍາລັບການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ດາວໂຫລດ.
• ຕິດຕັ້ງແອັບຯໃນອຸປະກອນທີ່ທ່ານຕ້ອງການ.

1.4 Connecting to the Sphero BOLT

The Sphero BOLT connects wirelessly via Bluetooth SMART.

1. ກວດໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າ Bluetooth ຂອງອຸປະກອນຂອງທ່ານເປີດຢູ່.
2. Open the Sphero Edu app.
3. Wake up your BOLT by gently shaking it or placing it on its charging base. The BOLT's LED matrix will light up.
4. Within the app, follow the on-screen prompts to connect to your Sphero BOLT. You may need to select your BOLT from a list of available devices.

1.5 ຂໍ້ມູນຄວາມປອດໄພ

ຄຳເຕືອນ: This toy produces flashes that may trigger epilepsy in sensitized individuals. Exercise caution and supervise use, especially with individuals sensitive to flashing lights.

2. Operating Your Sphero BOLT

The Sphero BOLT offers multiple ways to interact, from simple driving to advanced programming.

2.1 Driving the BOLT

The Sphero Edu app includes a 'Drive' mode that allows you to control the BOLT's movement directly using your device's screen.

• Open the Sphero Edu app and connect to your BOLT.
• Navigate to the 'Drive' interface.
• Use the on-screen joystick or tilt controls to steer the BOLT.

2.2 Programming the BOLT

The Sphero BOLT supports three programming methods within the Sphero Edu app, catering to different skill levels:

• ແຕ້ມ: For beginners, draw a path on your screen, and the BOLT will follow it.
• ບລັອກ: Use drag-and-drop coding blocks (based on Scratch) to create complex programs, controlling movement, lights, sounds, and sensor interactions.
• JavaScript: For advanced users, write JavaScript code to unlock the full potential of the BOLT.

2.3 Advanced Sensors and LED Matrix

The Sphero BOLT is equipped with several programmable sensors and an 8x8 LED matrix, allowing for dynamic and interactive experiences.

• ມາຕຣິກເບື້ອງ LED: Program custom animations, scrolling text, or display data directly on the BOLT's surface.
• ເຂັມທິດ: Detect the BOLT's orientation.
• ເຊັນເຊີແສງ: Measure ambient light levels.
• Gyroscope & Accelerometer: Detect motion, rotation, and impacts.
• Motor Encoders: Precisely track distance and speed.
• Infrared Communications: Allows BOLT robots to communicate with each other.

2.4 Durable and Waterproof Design

The Sphero BOLT features a durable, scratch-proof clear plastic shell, making it suitable for various environments and activities. It is also waterproof, allowing for play in or around water.

3. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

Proper care and maintenance will ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your Sphero BOLT.

3.1 ການທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ

The BOLT's clear plastic shell can be cleaned with a soft, damp ຜ້າ. ຫຼີກລ້ຽງການເຮັດຄວາມສະອາດຂັດຫຼືສານລະລາຍທີ່ອາດຈະທໍາລາຍພື້ນຜິວ.

• For general cleaning, wipe the exterior with a microfiber cloth.
• If the BOLT has been used in water, rinse it with fresh water and dry thoroughly before charging or storing.

3.2 ການດູແລແລະເກັບຮັກສາຫມໍ້ໄຟ

To maintain battery health:

• ຫຼີກ​ລ້ຽງ​ການ​ປະ​ຈຸ​ຫມໍ້​ໄຟ​ຢ່າງ​ເຕັມ​ທີ່​ເລື້ອຍໆ​.
• For long-term storage, charge the BOLT to approximately 50% and store it in a cool, dry place. Recharge every few months to prevent deep discharge.
• Always use the provided inductive charging base and USB cable.

4. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

If you encounter issues with your Sphero BOLT, refer to the following common solutions.

4.1 ບັນຫາການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່

• BOLT not appearing in app: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device. Try shaking the BOLT to wake it up. Restart the Sphero Edu app and your device.
• ການ​ຈັບ​ຄູ່​ຄວາມ​ຫຍຸ້ງ​ຍາກ​: Some users report initial pairing can be challenging. Ensure the BOLT is fully charged. Try moving closer to the BOLT and away from other Bluetooth devices. If issues persist, consult the Sphero Edu app's help section or Sphero's online support.

4.2 ບັນຫາການສາກໄຟ

• BOLT not charging: Ensure the USB cable is securely connected to both the charging base and a working power source. Verify the BOLT is correctly seated on the inductive charging base. Try a different USB port or power adapter.

4.3 App Functionality

• App freezing or crashing: Close and restart the Sphero Edu app. Ensure your device's operating system and the Sphero Edu app are updated to the latest versions.

5. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

Detailed technical specifications for the Sphero BOLT robot ball.

6. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

For warranty information and further support, please refer to the official Sphero webເວັບໄຊ ຫຼືຕິດຕໍ່ບໍລິການລູກຄ້າຂອງເຂົາເຈົ້າ.

6.1 ການຮັບປະກັນຜະລິດຕະພັນ

Specific warranty details for the Sphero BOLT are typically provided with the product packaging or available on the manufacturer's official webເວັບໄຊ. ກະລຸນາໄປຢ້ຽມຢາມ www.sphero.com ສຳລັບນະໂຍບາຍການຮັບປະກັນລ້າສຸດ.

6.2 ສະຫນັບສະຫນູນລູກຄ້າ

If you require assistance beyond the scope of this manual, Sphero offers comprehensive support resources:

• Sphero Edu App: The app itself contains tutorials, guides, and a community forum for programming and project ideas.
• ສູນຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອອອນໄລນ໌: Visit the support section of the Sphero webເວັບ​ໄຊ​ສໍາ​ລັບ FAQs​, ຄູ່​ມື​ການ​ແກ້​ໄຂ​ບັນ​ຫາ​, ແລະ​ທາງ​ເລືອກ​ການ​ຕິດ​ຕໍ່​.
• ຊຸມຊົນ: Engage with other Sphero users and educators for tips and inspiration.