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(1) With the batteries inserted, locate the power switch
on its back and activate MiP™ by toggling it to ON.
(2) Carefully place MiP™ upright on its wheels on a flat
and smooth surface, away from edges and obstacles.
On successful balancing, you should feel traction in its
wheels. At this point, let go and MiP™ will stand on its
own with slight movements to correct its balance.
MiP™ has several different modes that can be activated. Along with its own
unique vocabulary, MiP™ will make a wide range of sounds to express itself
regarding its current action, mode, or input received. To access the different
modes, pick MiP™ up and turn its right or left wheel. The LED Mode Indicator
will change color to indicate its current mode. Note that these modes are in a
fixed order, therefore, you can turn the wheel clockwise or counter-clockwise
to go up and down the list of modes.
GeTTING STaRTeD
Mode
LED Mode Indicator Color
MiP™
BLUE (Default)
Stack
PINK
Cage
WHITE
Tricks
RED
Roam
YELLOW
Dance
TURQUOISE
Tracking
ORANGE
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Sound Detection
Various MiP™ actions can be performed by clapping, which will activate its sound detection.
For instance, to have MiP™ repeat a Trick Mode routine, you can clap twice.
Stop/Cancel
You can cancel any action MiP™ is currently performing by picking it up and tilting, then placing
MiP™ back down vertically. To reactivate the mode/action MiP™ was performing prior to the
Stop/Cancel command, clap twice.
Falling
Should MiP™ fall, it will make a sad sound. To get moving again, place it upright and it will start
balancing then wait for new commands, whilst in its previous mode.
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MiP™ Mode (Default)
The default mode MiP™ is in, upon start up. In this mode, MiP™ will detect hand gestures,
responds to claps and shakes.
Hand Gesture Control - Forward
Guide MiP™ forward by holding your hand in front of MiP™, then dip and pull your hand away from
MiP™ to steer it forward.
Hand Gesture Control – Backward
Guide MiP™ backwards by holding your hand in front of MiP™, then dip and push your hand towards
MiP™ to steer it backwards.
Hand Gesture Control – Left/Right
Turn MiP™ by swiping your hand in front of MiP™ in the direction that you want it to turn.
Hand Gesture Control - Stop
Stop MiP™ from moving forward by placing your hand in front of it.
Stack Mode (Pink)
For this mode, first attach the tray accessory to MiP™ as shown in the
diagram. Carefully place MiP™ on a large, flat surface and let it balance.
MiP™ will now start a countdown! You will have only a few seconds to stack
a heavy object or many light objects on top of the tray. If it can balance
correctly, MiP™ will add additional time for you to stack. If you fail to reset
the timer and the clock runs out, MiP™ spins around, tossing all the stacked
items off the tray. See how much you can stack before the time runs out!
If you want to stack without the timer, use the Stop/Cancel command (pg 5).
After MiP™ has started balancing, you are free to stack as much as you
want without a time limit. To reactivate the timer, clap twice.
NOTE:
Do not place open liquid containers on the tray.
Do not place anything too heavy on the tray.
Stacking Tray
Mode Selection
Off - On
Hand Gesture Control
Forward
Hand Gesture Control
Backward
Hand Gesture Control
Left/Right
Hand Gesture Control
Stop
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