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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL English – for Mac Version 1.5. Contact : Online assistance : contact@spykeeworld.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WiFi Network ............................9 3.3. Various Connection Modes......................10 3.3.1. Local mode: control Spykee from your computer in close proximity to the robot ....10 3.3.2. Remote mode: control Spykee remotely from anywhere in the world........11 BUILDING YOUR SPYKEE ..........................12 BEFORE PLAYING WITH SPYKEE ........................12 5.1. - Page 3 6.5.10.3. Erase selections.........................25 6.5.11. Video surveillance.........................25 6.5.12. VOIP Phone ............................25 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: CONTROL SPYKEE IN LOCAL MODE WITH WiFi ACCESS POINT ......26 7.1. Robot configuration/ WiFi tab ......................26 7.1.1. Information about your WiFi access point ..................26 7.1.2. Specific situations ..........................27 7.2.
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Page 4: Caution And Warnings
It is the user's sole responsibility to ensure that the user has any and all necessary prior authorization to record private or confidential conversations, to take pictures, or record videos of another person: the manufacturer, distributor, or vendor of your Spykee declines any and all liability resulting from the inappropriate use of your robot. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
1.4. Safety instructions Choose a SAFE location to operate your Spykee. Do not operate it in the street. Do not operate it in sand or puddles. This could deteriorate its performance. Check the surface conditions through which the robot will move and be aware of obstacles. - Page 6 The transformer is not a toy. The transformers used with the robot must be regularly examined to detect any wear and tear on the cable, plugs, casing, and all other parts. If there is damage of this nature, the robot must not be used with this transformer.
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Page 7: Introduction To Your Robot
Company. 2.1. Functions Spykee is a spy robot you can build, and which can be customized and controlled from a computer via WiFi! Even better, Spykee can be controlled from anywhere in the world through the Internet! 1 Spykee Spy Robot! Spykee moves, sees, hears, speaks, and takes pictures or records videos ... It comes with sound and light effects, and video filters. -
Page 8: View Of Robot From Below
You will need it when you register your robot on www.spykeeworld.com. The number beginning with “SPYKEE” followed by 6 numbers the default name of its WiFi network (SSID). If you reset your robot after having changed this WiFi network name, it will reset back to its original name. -
Page 9: Prerequisites
3.2.3. WiFi Network Depending on the condition of the WiFi network, the image may be slowed, and sound and movement may be delayed. This is associated with the WiFi network and is not under the control of the Meccano Company. -
Page 10: Various Connection Modes
Local mode with WiFi access point: control Spykee from your computer through a router or Internet access point. In this connection mode, your computer and your Spykee robot are both connected to your WiFi access point or router. This connection mode allows your robot to connect automatically and all by... -
Page 11: Remote Mode: Control Spykee Remotely From Anywhere In The World
Spykee, which is connected to your robot. e.g.: You are in New York, and you wish to control Spykee which has remained at your place in Paris. Learn to expertly handle Spykee by playing 3 game levels. But be careful, don’t rush through them…you... -
Page 12: Building Your Spykee
BUILDING YOUR SPYKEE You’ve just learned about your robot’s features. So that you can start playing with Spykee, select the spy robot model you like best from the three available choices: Robot, Scorpion, or Lunar Vehicle; now go ahead and build it! The building instructions, tools, and parts are included in the box. -
Page 13: Beginner Level: Control Spykee In Local Ad Hoc Mode
If, for some reason, Spykee does not flash, check that the button is actually switched to "ON”. If this is the case, then it may be that the battery is drained (see chapter 5.1 “Charging Spykee for the first time”). -
Page 14: Starting The Console In Local Ad Hoc Mode
An information message will appear to tell you that you are using the default username and password in order to encourage you to customize them as soon as possible for security reasons However, this is possible if you connect Spykee in local mode with a WiFi access point; see Chapter, Section 3.3 "Various Connection Modes". -
Page 15: Configuring Your Console And Robot
6.4. Configuring your console and robot Please note that to configure the robot, you must be connected to your Spykee in local mode with the administrator name and password (if you have not already changed it, the username is "admin"... -
Page 16: Configuring The Console / Video Surveillance Tab
> Spykee will activate a sound alarm on your computer (check "Play Sound"). > Spykee will send you an e-mail with the picture of the intruder (check "Send photo by email"). Note that in order for the sending of e-mails to work, the computer with the console must be connected to the Internet. -
Page 17: Robot Configuration / My Spykee Tab
A confirmation email will allow you keep a trail of this information. Your robot’s registration will only be valid after you’ve entered the information into your robot. You will enter this information when you control Spykee at the Advanced Level (chapter 8 of this instruction manual). -
Page 18: Robot Configuration / User Accounts Tab
From then on, your robot will be identified with this new name that will replace its default network name (SSID). In the "My Spykee" tab, you will also find information about your robot (this information cannot be changed): Its serial number or SSID (also found on the label underneath the robot’s chassis), its IP address, and its MAC address (also found on the label underneath the robot’s chassis). -
Page 19: Robot Configuration / Wifi Tab
If you’re going to be away for some time and Spykee is on his charging base, we suggest that you delete the user accounts of others so that they cannot take control of your robot during your absence. -
Page 20: Robot Configuration / Logs Tab
Firmware is the Spykee robot’s internal software. To update firmware, please refer to Chapter 11 “FIRMWARE UPDATE”. Please note that firmware update is not necessary for first use. You just finished configuring your console and your Spykee robot. You can now play with Spykee. -
Page 21: Playing With Spykee
6.5.3. Move Spykee Before moving Spykee, make sure that the robot is on the ground (and not on a table, chair, etc.) so as to avoid any risk of falling that could damage your robot. If you direct Spykee out of WiFi range, you will completely contact; it may take a few seconds for it to stop. -
Page 22: Using A Joypad
Your robot will travel at a higher speed. To move Spykee in Turbo mode, proceed the same manner as without Turbo mode. To deactivate "Turbo" mode: Click on “Turbo” again if you’re controlling Spykee using the console Release the “Shift”... -
Page 23: Video Effects
You can also use the keys on your joypad. • To turn off light effects, click on the light bulbs again (which will go back to green). When you create light effects, these effects will be substituted for the lights indicating the Spykee status 6.5.8. -
Page 24: Video Recording
• Other outside events can also detract from image and sound. 6.5.10. Digital music player • You can listen to your own music through Spykee (mp3 format only). • To do this, first check that the volume on the console is operational. -
Page 25: Listening To Music
From that point on, according to the configuration you chose: > As soon as movement is detected, Spykee will send you an alarm sound > As soon as movement is detected, Spykee will send you an e-mail with a picture of the intruder. -
Page 26: Intermediate Level: Control Spykee In Local Mode With Wifi Access Point
7.1. Robot configuration/ WiFi tab 7.1.1. Information about your WiFi access point Please connect to Spykee in local ad hoc mode and go to the WiFi tab in the robot settings Enter your WiFi access point: • It is generally easy to configure Spykee’s connection to a domestic network using an access point (AP) or a standard WiFi router, which is in turn connected to a cable or ADSL modem. -
Page 27: Specific Situations
> Some other situations are explained in the FAQ • Now that your WiFi access point is configured, Spykee will automatically search for it as soon as it is turned on. It will then connect in local mode with a WiFi access point and make a “beep beep beep”... -
Page 28: Connect In Local Mode With Wifi Access Point
- In the event that Spykee doesn’t manage to connect to any of the access points entered in the robot, it will return to the local ad hoc mode (and make a “beep beep” sound). If you want your robot to refresh the search for your preferred WiFi access point, shutdown and restart your robot. -
Page 29: Playing With Spykee
After having tried to connect to all of your preferred access points, if you press Reset again for 1 second, Spykee will then try to connect in local ad hoc mode. In this case, its green lights will flash slowly and you will hear "beep beep". -
Page 30: Advanced Level: Control Spykee In Remote Mode
Before controlling Spykee in remote mode, we suggest that you master the Beginner and Intermediate Levels, and that you register your robot at www.spykeeworld.com If you need any to use Spykee in remote mode, please read the FAQ (chapter 14) or contact us: - Online assistance: contact@spykeeworld.com 8.1. - Page 31 > On your Spykee console, you must have correctly configured the “Remote mode” Once your Spykee console is correctly installed and initiated, you can close it and shut down • your computer because your robot is directly connected to your WiFi access point.
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Page 32: Additional Configuration: Port Forwarding (Only If You've Been Unable To Connect)
3) You are connected! > If Spykee is out of his base : the image from the Spykee Webcam will be displayed on the console’s screen. > If Spykee is recharging, there will have a message “RECHARGING” or “BATTERY FULL”. To see the image, please click on “Click to activate”... -
Page 33: Step 2: Set Up Port Forwarding On Your Wifi Access Point
Please connect to Spykee in local mode through the same WiFi access point you have just • configured. Check that the IP address in the “My Spykee” tab is the same as the one you entered in • your WiFi access point settings. -
Page 34: Recharging Spykee
9.2. Automatic search for the base • In order for Spykee to be able to recharge itself alone, bring it manually to within 1 to 2 metres of the recharging station (if it is too close, it will have a hard time positioning itself). -
Page 35: Recharge
Instead of the video image, an image will indicate to you that the robot is recharging ("Recharging..."). • When the battery is charged, the charge indicator on the Spykee console will be completely green. Additionally, the image on the screen will show "Battery Full”. -
Page 36: Lights And Sounds Of The Robot
By clicking on "Yes" you will be able to download a file containing firmware update. • To install this update, go to the Preferences menu of the Spykee console and select the “Firmware” tab in the configuration section of the robot. -
Page 37: Reset
> Restart your robot and return it to its default configuration (as it was when you purchased your robot) by pressing it with a pen for more than 10 seconds. In this case, all SPYKEE lights will flash quickly all at the same time. -
Page 38: Help
• Ensure that the switch under the chassis is in the “On” position. • Check that your computer is in fact connected to your Spykee’s WiFi network • Check that your Spykee is fully charged (note it is delivered uncharged •... -
Page 39: Local Mode With Wifi Access Point
> If you use a WPA key, check that the encryption is “WPA Personal” and not “WPA Enterprise” encryption. • If you have just entered a new WiFi access point and Spykee is not managing to connect to it, wait 30 minutes and then re-try by switching your Spykee off and on. •... -
Page 40: Remote Mode
(re-try from a private network). If you try to connect to Spykee from a public WiFi point (or “hot spot”), it is possible that access will be blocked and you will be unable to connect. This is not under Meccano’s control, but is related to the WiFi network configuration. -
Page 41: General Questions
The screen has gone black. • Check the battery status. If it is too weak, Spykee will have a hard time connecting. • In a busy environment (many connections or a poor network), it is possible that it will be difficult or even impossible to establish a connection. -
Page 42: After Sales Service
Did you download the last version of the instruction manual? If you didn’t, please click here. Necessary information to set up your Spykee robot is in the instruction manual. Follow the directions step by step. STEP 2 - If you need further assistance, contact us: Online assistance : contact@spykeeworld.com... - Page 43 Please contact MECCANO for information. MECCANO shall in no way be held liable in the case of an accident occurring subsequent to (I) the noncompliance with the instructions for assembly and use of the robot and software (II) use of parts other than those offered in the guide (III) alteration and modification of parts.
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