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SPHERO MINI:
HI THERE, WELCOME TO SPHERO!
We're thrilled that you're trying out Sphero for your home learning
space. Whether learners are just getting started with
programming and inventing or looking to grow their engineering
and computational thinking skills, they'll find themselves at home
within the Sphero Edu ecosystem.
WHAT IS THIS GUIDE?
This guide will orient you to the content and support materials
that come with Mini and Sphero Edu. We'll walk you through:
Getting started with the Sphero Edu app and Sphero Play app.
Understanding your Mini robot and how it can be used
Activity Pathways with the included Activity Cards based
on focus area and skill level
AT-HOME LEARNING
STARTER KIT GUIDE
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- Page 1 WHAT IS THIS GUIDE? This guide will orient you to the content and support materials that come with Mini and Sphero Edu. We’ll walk you through: Getting started with the Sphero Edu app and Sphero Play app. Understanding your Mini robot and how it can be used...
- Page 2 PARENTS: START HERE! Program your Mini in Draw, Blocks, or even JavaScript in the Sphero Edu app. Download the app on your device at sphero.com/downloads QUICK START(RECOMMENDED) iOS and Android users can select “Quick Start” from the home page. Chromebook users can download the Android client to access this option.
- Page 3 Drive and play games from the Sphero Play app. MEET YOUR MINI ACTIVITY KIT The Sphero Mini Activity Kit has everything you need to get rolling with STEAM learning at home. Although the possibilities are endless, below are some ideas of how you could integrate Mini...
- Page 4 Build your own mazes, obstacles, towers and other courses to navigate Mini through the living room or kitchen! Program Mini to go bowling! Teach Mini to spin a windmill! CHARGING pop! Connect Mini via the Micro USB charging cable and plug into an AC wall plug.
- Page 5 CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH Open the Sphero Edu or Sphero Play app. From the Home Page, select “Connect Robot”. Select “Sphero Mini” from the list of robot types. Hold your robot next to the device and select it to connect. Note: After connecting to bluetooth for the first time, there will be an automatic firmware update.
- Page 6 (if using a spray) and disposable gloves. Remove Mini’s outer shell and wipe it inside and out. Allow to dry and place back on the inner robot ball. You can also wipe down the inside, but make sure no liquid gets inside the charging port or other openings.
- Page 7 We’ve curated an activity guide that will help get you started. Use the QR code scanner in the Sphero Edu or Sphero Play app to scan the QR code on the front of each card to load the appropriate code in the app.
- Page 8 Tunnel of Fun MATH Shape Shifter BEGINNING BLOCK Roll, Delay, Sound, Speak, and Main LED SCIENCE Archie Ball TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Off the Wall Save the Cat Pop 'N' Block MATH 90 Degree Bowling...
- Page 9 Simple Controls (Loops), Sensors, and Comments SCIENCE Ballecules (Note: Activity calls for 2-3 Minis. You can use a golf ball as the extra "mollecule" instead of a second Mini.) TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Around the Block Capture the Flag Plot Bot...
- Page 10 SPHERO PLAY CARDS BEGINNER JOYSTICK The Aim Game Driver's Ed (All modes) A-Maze Balls Get the LED Out Speed Freak INTERMEDIATE JOYSTICK Demolitoin, Man Cir-Cone-Ference SLINGSHOT Bowled Over TILT Bot & Weave KICK Goalie Moly...
- Page 11 SLINGSHOT Wrecking Ball TILT Pin Down Zombie Run Archie Bumper SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES For more information about Sphero and to get involved in our community you can find links to additional resources below. SPHERO BLOG: https://sphero.com/blogs/news SUPPORT: https://support.sphero.com/ COMMUNITY FORUM: https://community.sphero.com/ CONTACT US: https://sphero.com/pages/contact-us...