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PROGRAMMING VIA THE KEYPAD
On this page you will learn how to use the keypad to control
or program your Sidekick in its rover form.
ON/OFF
(Press key for
about two seconds)
Shift key
This button is also the
(Short press:
Switch between direct control
and key programming modes)
To switch your Sidekick on, you need to press and hold the central button with the three
stripes for about two seconds. Your Sidekick will greet you with sounds and a short dance.
Now you have two ways to control your Sidekick:
DIRECT CONTROL MODE
This mode is enabled automatically
when you power your Sidekick on.
Now, if you press one of the arrow
keys, your Sidekick will perform the
corresponding movement. If you
have switched on the key
programming mode, you can return
to this mode with a short press of the
shift key.
Forward
Left
Assembling the Rover
Right
Backward
KEY PROGRAMMING MODE
When you push the shift key with a short
press, your Sidekick is switched into this
mode. This will be confirmed by your
Sidekick with two beeps. You can now store
up to 50 individual movements by pressing
the corresponding keys. When you have
finished programming, press the shift
key once. Your Sidekick will perform the
programmed movements.
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