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- Page 1 Mousr User Guide Version 1.0 [Rev. 6/04/18] Petronics, Inc. 60 Hazelwood Dr. Champaign, IL 61820 www.petronics.io Mousr User Guide Version 1.0 [Rev. 6/04/18]...
- Page 2 It is important for the user of any Mousr robot (“User”) to read and follow the instructions below. By using the Mousr robot, User accepts sole liability for the proper use and disposal of the Mousr robot’s LiPo battery.
- Page 3 Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock or impact. • Do not expose the Mousr robot or its battery to a heat source or dispose of it in a fire. • Do not expose the Mousr robot or its battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................. TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................GETTING STARTED ........................Check what’s in the box Download the Mousr app Get to know your Mousr Operating modes ......................... Pushbutton functions ........................ LED color and flashing indications ..................Connect your smartphone to Mousr... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Download our free Mousr companion app by clicking the button below that matches the operating system on your smartphone. ############## ############## ############## ############## In order to use the Mousr app, your smartphone must meet the following minimum technical requirements: iOS 8 or later • Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later •... -
Page 6: Get To Know Your Mousr
Device recovery If something goes wrong with Mousr and it cannot be fixed by putting him into sleep mode or restarting your smartphone, device recovery mode lets you reboot Mousr or reinstall a fresh version of Mousr’s firmware. See the section titled Device Recovery for more details. -
Page 7: Led Color And Flashing Indications
Remote control—Driver assist activated • Slow breathing multiple colors—In need of assistance Charging While Mousr is recharging, his LED indicates the battery charge status using the following colors and flashing patterns: Flashing red—Low charge Flashing yellow—Mid charge Flashing green—Mostly charged Solid (unflashing) green—Fully charged;... -
Page 8: Connect Your Smartphone To Mousr
Mousr info card. Note: if you have more than one Mousr robot, it is recommended that you pair them one at a time and give them each a unique name to help distinguish them in the device list. If you use multiple smart devices to control Mousr, you will need to provide a name for Mousr separately on each one. -
Page 9: Charging Mousr
In the app—Press the blue power icon in the top-right corner of the Mousr info • card. Note: Mousr will disconnect automatically after being connected for 10 minutes with no activity. While in sleep mode, Mousr remains discoverable via bluetooth, so you can reconnect without using his physical pushbutton. -
Page 10: Checking Mousr's Battery Level
Important: When installing or removing a tail attachment, always set Mousr down on a stable surface. Grip Mousr’s tail base with one hand and the rigid end of the tail attachment with the other. How to Install a Tail While gripping Mousr and the tail as described above, firmly push the tail... -
Page 11: Updating Firmware
UPDATING FIRMWARE In order to keep Mousr up to date with latest features and bug fixes, make sure your phone is connected to the internet. You can connect using either Wi-Fi or your cellular service. -
Page 12: Using The Mousr App
After connecting to Mousr the home screen will appear. This is your point of access to all the different ways to play and interact with Mousr. Mousr info card: At the top of the home screen is the Mousr info card which gives information about the name and battery level of the connected Mousr. -
Page 13: Getting Started
If you skip it or want to review it again later, you can access it from the Help screen. Each time you connect to a device, you will be asked to orient Mousr so he is facing away from you before starting a remote control session. This process calibrates Mousr’s internal sensors so that the driving experience is as intuitive as possible. -
Page 14: Menu
Driver assist: This feature adds computer-aided control to make turning easier and to help Mousr get free when his tail is stuck. Selecting the primary surface type Mousr will drive on helps optimize the driver assist algorithms. Mousr User Guide... -
Page 15: One-Handed Mode
flick or bounce the tail. If Mousr gets flipped onto his back, this button will flip Mousr back right-side up. You will notice that the tail button switches to an icon with a set of arrows to indicate that Mousr is on his back. -
Page 16: Auto Play
Quickly double click Mousr’s pushbutton. • To stop auto play, either click the square “stop” button in the app or hold Mousr’s pushbutton for 2 seconds until his LED turns white and then release. While you can start and stop auto play with or without connecting your device to the app, you can only configure parameters inside the app. -
Page 17: Mousr's Brain
After playing for five minutes, Mousr will enter “wind down” mode. While winding down, Mousr will continue using his sensors to detect if a cat is playing with him, but he will no longer move or attempt to actively entice your cat. During wind down, Mousr’s LED will slowly pulse dim green. -
Page 18: Rebooting Mousr
Open the app. (Any Mousr in device recovery mode should not show up in the • device list. If you are sure Mousr is in device recovery and it is showing up in the device list, try completely closing the app and re-opening it.) Click “Skip”... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
❖ Mousr doesn’t appear on the app device list page ❖ I can click my Mousr on the device list page, but the connection keeps timing ❖ The connection between the app and Mousr was lost during normal use and now I can’t reconnect through the app... - Page 20 Open the Mousr app and search again • If Mousr still does not show up in the device list and you are sure he is fully charged and within range, try powering down your smart device, waiting for 30 seconds, powering it back on, and reopening the Mousr app.
- Page 21 “Reloading firmware” under Device Recovery. Mousr’s LED is off If Mousr’s LED is off but he is not appearing in the device list, first try clicking his pushbutton to check his battery level. If Mousr’s LED indicator blinks red, his battery is critically low and must be charged before he is able to connect in the app.
- Page 22 If Mousr appears in the list but you are unable to establish and maintain a connection, follow the instructions under the heading, “I can click my Mousr on the device list page, but the connection keeps timing out.” Mousr’s LED is blue as if he is connected, but the app says “disconnected”...
- Page 23 Mousr is not moving and his LED is pulsing multiple colors Mousr’s LED pulses red when he is set to auto play and needs some user assistance. If Mousr’s LED is pulsing multiple colors, pick him up and gently wipe his front...
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Page 24: Contact Us
If Mousr’s wheel is still not moving normally after following the above steps, please contact us. CONTACT US If you are having technical issues with Mousr or the mobile app that are not covered in this guide, please send us an email at support@petronics.io. Mousr User Guide...
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