Thames & Kosmos 620380, Experiment Manual

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Programming the Robots
DOWNLOAD THE APP
You can download the free app for iOS devices from the
iOS App Store, or for Android devices from Google Play.
• iOS devices must support Bluetooth 4.0 and must be
running iOS 8.0 or later.
• Android devices must support Bluetooth 4.0 and must be
running Android 4.4 or later.
To get the app:
1. Turn on your tablet or smartphone.
2. If you have a QR code reader installed, you can scan one
of the QR codes to right to take you directly to the app
download page for your device.
3. Alternatively, you can search for the “Robotics: Smart
Machines” app or follow one of these links:
iOS: www.thamesandkosmos.com/apps/620375/ios
Android: www.thamesandkosmos.com/apps/620375/android
4. Follow the steps on the download page to download
and install the app on your device.
5. Open the app and the remote control screen will appear.
REMOTE CONTROL MODE
1. Connect the app to your model by pressing the
Bluetooth button in the upper left corner (A).
2. When the connection has been made, the Bluetooth
symbol will change color (B) and, if a motor is
connected, the motor will drive for a second to indicate
the connection has been made.
3. The ultrasonic functionality will now be available if the
ultrasonic sensor is connected properly. The concentric
circular rings indicate the relative distance to an object
in front of the sensor. The ring lights up when an object
is detected. Closer objects light up the inner rings;
objects that are farther away light up the outer rings.
Test it out by moving an object in front of the sensor.
5. You can use the two slider controls (C) to directly
control the two motors on your models. Slide the slider
up or down with your finger to make the motor spin
clockwise or counterclockwise.
i0S app Android app
Object Near Object Far
Robotics
A
B
C C
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DOWNLOADING AND USING THE APP