Connecting to your computer................. 11 Using the Roboremote software................13 ..............13 Creating and playing control functions ........14 Assigning and uploading the control function to Roboremote Testing and saving the control function..................................16 Playing the control function ................... 16 Roboremote software updates Programming control functions using your robot’s remote controller..
Thank you for purchasing the WowWee® Roboremote! Your WowWee® Roboremote is a universal remote controller designed to be used with any robot in the WowWee product line controlled by IR sensors! Create and control a sequence of multiple actions with just one button and store different...
Package contents Package contents • 1 x Roboremote • 1 x USB cable You can download the Roboremote software and user manual from the Internet. See page 8 for details.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy. • Batteries should be replaced by adults. • Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be played with for some time. • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from Roboremote before being charged.
Manual. BodyCon: A term used to describe any motion or sequence of motions that can be associated with a specific audio file. In the Roboremote software, you can add BodyCons from the Action category selector to the timeline. Control function: Describes a movement or sequence of movements that you create on the Roboremote software timeline.
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Shift button: Allows you to toggle between shift levels (first, second and third) to access saved control functions on Roboremote. Function buttons: Allows you to trigger control functions saved on the Roboremote controller. Use the Shift button to toggle between the different functions saved on each function button (when a control function is available).
This section discusses the Roboremote software interface, including installation, and usage. The following are the minimum system requirements to run the Roboremote software used to program the Roboremote. NOTE: Your computer must meet the minimum requirements in order to properly run the software.
Installing the software / Running the software Roboremote comes with its own software interface which you can use to program sequences for your WowWee robot, and then store it on your Roboremote so you can take it with you. Installing the software NOTE: Before you install the Roboremote software, make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements.
Software overview Introduction to the Roboremote software Software overview The Roboremote software interface can be divided into six main areas: 1. Main menu bar 2. Robot selector 3. Action category selector 4. Command list selector 5. Selector pane 6. Control panel...
Introduction to the Roboremote software Introduction to the Roboremote software The table below outlines the functions in the Roboremote software. Interface component Description Main menu bar Allows you to select from the main functions of the Roboremote software interface. Open Loads an existing control function saved on your computer.
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Introduction to the Roboremote software Interface component Description Action category Allows you to choose from the list of actions to add for selector the control function. Once an action is selected, you can add it to the timeline area by dragging and dropping the action.
Connecting to your computer Connecting to your computer You need to connect Roboremote to your computer in order to upload your Roboremote control function(s) to it. To do so: 1. Connect the mini-USB connector of the USB cable to your Roboremote’s mini-USB port, as illustrated.
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PC as follows: you can interface with your Roboremote to create control functions for your robot(s). NOTE: Once your Roboremote is connected to your computer via USB, it will be powered by your computer instead of its batteries. This helps save on battery usage.
2. Assign it to a function button on Roboremote. 3. Test the control function out. 4. Upload the control function to your Roboremote using the provided USB cable. 5. Playback the control function on your WowWee robot by pressing on the assigned Roboremote function button.
Store to Roboremote button. A virtual Roboremote will appear. b. On the virtual Roboremote, select the button to which you want to store your control function. Press on the virtual shift button to save to a different shift level.
Testing and saving the control function Testing and saving the control function You can test your control function before uploading it to your Roboremote to see if it actions your robot the way you want. To do so: 1. Point Roboremote towards your robot and press the Playback button in the Roboremote software interface.
Playing the control function / Roboremote software updates Playing the control function After you upload your control functions to your Roboremote software, you can use the Roboremote buttons to action your robot. NOTE: Make sure your WowWee robot is turned on.
Programming control functions using your robot’s remote controller You can program a control function directly to Roboremote using your WowWee robot’s remote controller instead of using the action selectors in the Roboremote software. For instance, you can use your Roboquad’s remote controller to control a movement and point it directly at your Roboremote’s IR receiver.
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Make sure your Roboremote is connected to your computer, point your Roboremote towards your robot, and the click on the Playback button in the software interface. Your robot will play back the moves you created.
This section lists frequently asked questions. Q: Why does the LED indicator not light up?... A: Either the Roboremote controller is not connected to your computer properly, its batteries are not installed properly, or there are no batteries installed. Refer to the section “Battery details”...
WowWee Customer Support to arrange for the replacement of this Product. In the event that a replacement for this Product is not available this Product will be replaced by WowWee with a product of equivalent or greater retail value.
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