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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 humanoid robot form.
Forward
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.
Left
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.
Assembling the Robot
Right
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