Sphero BOLT Coding Robot Ball Instruction Manual

1. සැකසුම සහ පළමු භාවිතය

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 පැකේජයේ අන්තර්ගතය

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

• 1 Sphero BOLT Robot Ball
• 1 Inductive Charging Base
• 1 USB ආරෝපණ කේබලය
• 1 Protractor with Heading, Directions & Clock
• 1 ස්ටිකර් පත්රය
• 1 ඉක්මන් ආරම්භක මාර්ගෝපදේශය

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. සම්පූර්ණ ආරෝපණයක් සාමාන්‍යයෙන් පැය 6ක් පමණ ගතවේ.

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.

• ඒ සඳහා සොයන්න "Sphero Edu" in your device's app store or visit the official Sphero webබාගත කිරීමේ සබැඳි සඳහා අඩවිය.
• ඔබ කැමති උපාංගයේ යෙදුම ස්ථාපනය කරන්න.

1.4 Connecting to the Sphero BOLT

The Sphero BOLT connects wirelessly via Bluetooth SMART.

1. ඔබගේ උපාංගයේ බ්ලූටූත් සක්‍රීය කර ඇති බවට වග බලා ගන්න.
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 ආරක්ෂිත තොරතුරු

අවවාදයයි: 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:

• ඇඳීම: For beginners, draw a path on your screen, and the BOLT will follow it.
• වාරණ: 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.

• LED Matrix: Program custom animations, scrolling text, or display data directly on the BOLT's surface.
• මාලිමාව: Detect the BOLT's orientation.
• ආලෝක සංවේදකය: 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. නඩත්තු කිරීම

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

3.1 පිරිසිදු කිරීම

The BOLT's clear plastic shell can be cleaned with a soft, damp රෙදි. මතුපිටට හානි කළ හැකි උල්ෙල්ඛ පිරිසිදු කරන්නන් හෝ ද්‍රාවක වලින් වළකින්න.

• 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 බැටරි රැකවරණය සහ ගබඩා කිරීම

To maintain battery health:

• බැටරිය නිතර නිතර සම්පූර්ණයෙන්ම විසර්ජනය කිරීමෙන් වළකින්න.
• 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. දෝශ නිරාකරණය

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

4.1 සම්බන්ධතා ගැටළු

• 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.
• යුගල කිරීමේ අපහසුතා: 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 ආරෝපණ ගැටළු

• 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 යෙදුම් ක්‍රියාකාරීත්වය

• යෙදුම කැටි වීම හෝ බිඳ වැටීම: 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. පිරිවිතර

Detailed technical specifications for the Sphero BOLT robot ball.

6. වගකීම් සහ සහාය

For warranty information and further support, please refer to the official Sphero webවෙබ් අඩවිය හෝ ඔවුන්ගේ පාරිභෝගික සේවාව අමතන්න.

6.1 නිෂ්පාදන වගකීම්

Specific warranty details for the Sphero BOLT are typically provided with the product packaging or available on the manufacturer's official webඅඩවිය. කරුණාකර පිවිසෙන්න www.sphero.com වඩාත්ම වත්මන් වගකීම් ප්‍රතිපත්තිය සඳහා.

6.2 පාරිභෝගික සහාය

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

• Sphero Edu යෙදුම: The app itself contains tutorials, guides, and a community forum for programming and project ideas.
• සබැඳි උදවු මධ්‍යස්ථානය: Visit the support section of the Sphero webනිතර අසන ප්‍රශ්න, දෝශ නිරාකරණ මාර්ගෝපදේශ සහ සම්බන්ධතා විකල්ප සඳහා අඩවිය.
• ප්රජාව: Engage with other Sphero users and educators for tips and inspiration.