Ozobot EVO Manual page 2

CALIBRATE
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EVO
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For proper functioning, Evo's
sensors need to be calibrated
before each use or after
changing the playing surface
or lighting conditions. To let
Evo know what its surround-
ings are and enable it to
properly follow lines and read
codes, you must calibrate.
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LOAD
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PROGRAMS
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CLASSROOM
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MODE
FIRMWARE
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UPDATES
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3.
To upload OzoBlockly programs from the editor (ozoblockly.com/editor) to Evo, follow these steps
for flash loading:
1. Make sure Evo's firmware is updated to version 1.4 or newer.
2. Using the toggle on the top left, ensure the OzoBlockly editor is in "Evo Mode. "
3. From the OzoBlockly Editor page, click "Flashing"
follow the on-screen instructions.
4. For troubleshooting, click "Help" in the pop-up screen.
App-enabled uploads are not recommended for Classroom Mode Evos. For more information on
OzoBlockly, access the OzoBlockly Getting Started Guide at
http://files.ozobot.com/stem-education/ozoblockly-getting-started.pdf.
Classroom Kit Evos have Classroom Mode automatically enabled. Classroom Mode turns off the social
aspects of Evo more suitable for activities outside school, like chattiness and animations (called "fidgets").
To turn Classroom Mode on/off:
1. Make sure a recent version of the Ozobot Evo app is installed on your device (v.1.1.89 or newer on
both iOS and Android).
2. Open the app. From the Home screen, connect to your Evo. When your Evo is connected, the robot's
icon appears with a turquoise glow.
3. Once connected, tap the Evo icon and select "Info. "
4. The popup allows you to turn Classroom Mode on or off. It also allows you to mute all sounds and
adjust the brightness of Evo's LEDs.
Evos are updated to the latest firmware before being packed in Classroom Kits. Check for updates
periodically to take advantage of bug fixes and new features. To check Evo's firmware version and update:
1. Make sure a recent version of the Ozobot Evo app is installed on your device (v.1.1.89 or newer on
both iOS and Android).
2. Open the app. From the Home screen, connect to your Evo. When your Evo is connected, the robot's
icon appears with a turquoise glow.
3. If your Evo's firmware is outdated, the app will guide you to upgrade to the latest firmware.
4. Select "Update, " and make sure the display does not autolock until update is complete.
5. When the firmware update is completed, your Evo will indicate success with lights and sounds.
6. To check which version of the firmware is installed on your Evo, tap on the Evo icon and select "Info. "
2.
Draw a black
circle slightly
bigger than Evo
(approx. 1.25 in
or 35mm).
4.
Release the button.
Wheels will rotate
once. Quickly place
Evo in the middle of
the black calibration
dot and let go.
in the lower left corner of the screen and
Hold down the
power button on
Evo for 2 seconds
until the LED light
flashes white.
Evo will spin, move
X
forward, and flash
green, which means it
has successfully
calibrated. Start over
if Evo flashes red.
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