BuWizz Brick 2.0 User Manual

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BUWIZZ APP USER GUIDE

4. BuWizz app installation

5. Connecting to your BuWizz

6. BuWizz 2.0 LED status

7. BuWizz 3.0 Pro LED status

8. Running BuWizz app

9. Advanced App Functions

10. Wi-Fi live stream (FPV) camera support

11. FAQ for BuWizz 2.0

12. FAQ for BuWizz 3.0 Pro

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BuWizz brick 2.0 & BuWizz 3.0 Pro

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
BUWIZZ APP USER GUIDE BuWizz brick 2.0 & BuWizz 3.0 Pro iOS & Android App Table of Contents QUICK START GUIDE 1. Introduction 2. Compatibility 3. First steps 4. BuWizz app installation 5. Connecting to your BuWizz 6. BuWizz 2.0 LED status 7.
Page 2: Quick Start Guide
 Give BuWizz App Location permission (Applies to Android)  Turn on Bluetooth  Enable GPS/Location (requirement by Google on Android for Bluetooth LE to work)  Connect BuWizz inside BuWizz App (Do not pair in Bluetooth settings)  Control your model and have fun CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks.
Page 3: Introduction
Dear BuWizz user, thank you for purchasing the BuWizz brick. As you can quickly figure out, BuWizz 2.0 can control four LEGO® PF motors (or lights) with smooth precision and raw power at the same time, using a smartphone or tablet over Bluetooth LE connection.
Page 4: Compatibility
12 V compatibility: BuWizz in Ludicrous mode can easily power old 12 V motors (Trains, Technic) and lights 4.5 V compatibility: BuWizz in Slow mode can safely power old 4,5 V motors (4.5 V trains & Technic motors) and lights BuWizz 3.0 Pro is compatible with the following LEGO®...
Page 5: First Steps
Connect a USB C cable to BuWizz (USB charger, computer, PowerBank battery,…). During charging LED on PU port 1 will indicate charging. When BuWizz is not connected to USB power, the LED will glow/blink in the color of the battery status.
Page 6: Buwizz App Installation
We suggest you to install the latest BuWizz app and not the legacy one. Connecting to your BuWizz 1. Connect electronic components to output ports 2. Press power button – LED will blink when BuWizz is not connected to app and glow constantly when connected 3. Start BuWizz app on your device CONFID ENTIAL Make sure BuWizz is fully charged.
Page 7: Buwizz 2.0 Led Status
SLOWLY BLINKING RED: firmware update CONFID ENTIAL NOTE: BuWizz 2.0 turns off automatically during charging. No LED is lit, but charging still continues. Please check FAQ in chapter 9 for more info. Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 8: Buwizz 3.0 Pro Led Status
PU ports (Unless changed by user): connected to app, battery low, please recharge RED/GREEN blinking fast on PU port 1: connected to app, battery critically low. BuWizz 3.0 Prowill not work, please recharge When BuWizz 3.0 Pro is charging & turned on GREEN breathing on PU port 1, other PU ports blinking according to the state of battery.
Page 9: Running Buwizz App
Please grant BuWizz app “Location Permission”, or the app will not work GPS/Location must be turned on or Bluetooth scan will not work (requirement by Google) Note, you can find following video tutorials for BuWizz app on BuWizz’s Youtube channel: BuWizz App Quick look and tutorial: https://youtu.be/ZgCNt7FwQkY...
Page 10 3. Once you create a new profile, you can rename it by clicking on the name in the top left corner: CONFID ENTIAL 4. You can choose custom profile’s photo from camera or gallery: Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 11 5. Select the Controls layout window to set up your controls: 6. Press the + to add gauges and controls: CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 12 7. Slide down the Select control window to choose controls Hold and drag the control to place it in Controls layout. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 13 Tapping on the control allows you to modify its attributes: To change the size of control select the resize option and slide left/right. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 14 12. You can use above steps to add a Horizontal slider BuWizz Battery voltage indicator: CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 15 Controls layout. 14. You can choose from multiple colors or use a custom image or video for background. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 16 Link BuWizz ouputs to link controls to output ports. 16. Inside Link BuWizz ouputs you can select available BuWizz bricks or select a template: CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 17 17. Once you selected the BuWizz brick/template you can start assigning the ports/functions/gauges. 18. For this example we tap inside SOURCE window, which opens up our custom Control CONFID ENTIAL Layout preview. Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 18 PU port 1. Press the checkmark icon to confirm selection. Linked controls are shown in Link BuWizz ouputs window. You can assign same control to multiple sources. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 19 21. To reverse a port output tap the symbol. 22. You can test the output ports pressing symbol as seen below, this will cause the PU port 1 to pulsate. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 20 23. To link a gauge to the BuWizz we select the Gauges filter: 24. Here we link the voltage gauge to the BuWizz: CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 21 PU port by pressing the symbol next to it. This will open the RGB color mixer: 26. Pressing the symbol sets the same color value on all PU ports: CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 22 27. Press DRIVE once all the controls are linked to your BuWizz. 28. App is now connected and ready to play. Connection status is shown in the top of the window. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 23 To disconnect from the BuWizz press back again to leave the control profile. 30. You can Export a profile in order to share or save it by selecting the Share symbol .
Page 24 31. To delete a profile select it and press the trash symbol CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 25: Advanced App Functions
Advanced App Functions BuWizz App allows you to set up advanced control functions such as Mixers and Power Curves and PU motor center steering Center steering – BuWizz 3.0 Pro only Center steering allows you to center the steering mechanisms which use the PU L and XL motor for steering.
Page 26 – in this case PU Source 2. 1. Instead of choosing the controls tab, choose the logic modules tab and press the + symbol to the Center Steer module. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 27 Link the CONTROL to the steering slider. 3. Once set go back to the Link Output Windows and select the Buwizz. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 28 Select the Steering calibration. This will calibrate your steering and save the values into the profile for future use. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 29 1. To access Tracked Steer mixer go to the Link output windows and select the first output you want the mixer to apply for – in this case PU Port 1. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 30 2. Instead of choosing the controls tab, choose the logic modules tab and press the + symbol to the Tracked Steer module. 3. Add the Tracked Steer module: CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 31 Tracked Steer Mixer. Tapping drive and steer allows you to link the sliders. Tapping LEFT or RIGHT links that Mixer output to BuWizz port. 5. You can configure the steering factor and reverse it. Default steering factor setting is 1, which is a maximum setting.
Page 32 For an introduction to Power Curves, please check the following video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKsz6B3FO5s 1. To access Power Curves go to Link BuWizz outputs window select Power Curve filter. CONFID ENTIAL 2. The following graph will be shown in the default curve: Moves your bricks.
Page 33 3. You can easily adjust the graph by moving the center and end points: 4. By tapping on the graph line you can add additional points (up to 10 points max): CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 34 7. By selecting Mode you can choose between two default curves – Linear and Exponential. We suggest you use exponential functions for drive motor control and linear for servo motor control. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 35 Power curves when used with a servo motor in order to adjust your model’s steering angle: CONFID ENTIAL Tutorial for steering correction using Power curves can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_kjAfVWiuk Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 36 4. You can make your model crawl slowly when there is no input by offsetting the Power Curve. CONFID ENTIAL Tutorial to make your model crawl can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE6o2v8cLno Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 37 They are useful for smooth acceleration and deceleration which is useful such as heavy models. 1. To access ramp go to Link BuWizz outputs window select Ramp filter. CONFID ENTIAL 2. Here you can set the Ramp Up and Ramp Down time in seconds.
Page 38: Wi-Fi Live Stream (Fpv) Camera Support
Wi-Fi live stream (FPV) camera support BuWizz App allows you to connect to a Wi-Fi live stream (FPV – First Person View) camera in order to project the camera’s image in the background of the control profile. In order to use this function, you will need a compatible Wi-fi camera, which is sold in BuWizz online shop.
Page 39 URL here. NOTE: you will need to get streaming URL information from camera vendor. We offer support for camera sold in BuWizz store only. We can not guarantee other cameras to work, even if they are visually similar. 7. For...
Page 40 Press start and enjoy controlling your model via live stream. CONFID ENTIAL Moves your bricks. Fast. UG_1.6 © 2021 BuWizz...
Page 41: Faq For Buwizz
BuWizz is under 5 meters 5. In case the problem persists, contact technical support BuWizz is visible in the app, but will not 1. Make sure your device is not Issue outside the Bluetooth range - connect Moves your bricks.
Page 42 2. Do not connect more than 2x XL, 2x L, 2x M or 1x RC or 1x BuWizz motor per output 3. Use Ramp functions to set long enough ramp-up time My model loses connection when https://youtu.
Page 43: Faq For Buwizz 3.0 Pro
Why are BuWizz LEDs shining/blinking red? Question 2. Recharge BuWizz 1. Quick blinking of red and green LED means Why is BuWizz PU port 1 LED quickly blinking red/green? Question battery is critically low 2. Recharge BuWizz PU Ports 1&2 and 3&4 are blinking RED/GREEN 1.
Page 44 Bluetooth range - suggested range for detection of BuWizz is under 5 meters 2. Turn off BuWizz for 3 BuWizz is visible in the app, but will not connect Issue seconds and try reconnecting 3. Restart the BuWizz 4. In case the problem...

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