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Sphero MINI Manual

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SPHERO MINI:
HI THERE, WELCOME TO SPHERO!
We're thrilled that you're trying out Sphero for your home learning
space. Whether learners are just getting started with
programming and inventing or looking to grow their engineering
and computational thinking skills, they'll find themselves at home
within the Sphero Edu ecosystem.
WHAT IS THIS GUIDE?
This guide will orient you with resources, tips, and suggestions for
Mini and Sphero Edu. Our goal is that you'll have all the tools and
support you need to confidently guide learning at home. We'll
walk you through:
Getting started with the Sphero Edu app and Sphero Play app.
Understanding your Mini robot and how it can be used
Activity Pathways
Supplemental Resources
AT-HOME GUIDE

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  • Page 1 WHAT IS THIS GUIDE? This guide will orient you with resources, tips, and suggestions for Mini and Sphero Edu. Our goal is that you’ll have all the tools and support you need to confidently guide learning at home. We’ll walk you through: Getting started with the Sphero Edu app and Sphero Play app.

  • Page 2: Create Account

    PARENTS: START HERE! Program your Mini in Draw, Blocks, or even JavaScript in the Sphero Edu app. Download the app on your device at sphero.com/downloads QUICK START(RECOMMENDED) iOS and Android users can select “Quick Start” from the home page. Chromebook users can download the Android client to access this option.
  • Page 3 Drive and play games from the Sphero Play app. Download the Sphero app on your device at sphero.com/downloads. It is available for free in the iTunes and Google Play store. Connect Mini via bluetooth and get rolling! MEET MINI...
  • Page 4 The Sphero Mini has everything you need to get rolling with STEAM learning at home. Sphero Edu offers three different coding “canvases” for Mini - Draw, Block, and Text - that move from beginner to advanced coding skills while Sphero Play offers the option to drive and play games, all while learning STEAM skills.

  • Page 5: Connecting With Bluetooth

    CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH Open the Sphero Edu or Sphero Play app. From the Home Page, select “Connect Robot”. Select “Sphero Mini” from the list of robot types. Hold your robot next to the device and select it to connect. Note: After connecting to bluetooth for the first time, there will be an automatic firmware update.
  • Page 6 (if using a spray) and disposable gloves. Remove Mini’s outer shell and wipe it inside and out. Allow to dry and place back on the inner robot ball. You can also wipe down the inside, but make sure no liquid gets inside the charging port or other openings.
  • Page 7 ACTIVITY PATHWAYS The Sphero Edu app contains 100+ guided STEAM and Computer Science lessons and activities and programs, consisting of varying skill level and content areas. We’ve curated a selection of activities that will help guide you as you get started.
  • Page 8 Roll, Delay, Sound, Speak, and Main LED SCIENCE Long Jump Bridge Challenge TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Blocks 1: Intro and Loops INTERMEDIATE BLOCK Simple Controls (Loops), Sensors, and Comments SCIENCE Light Painting Tractor Pull TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Maze Mayhem Sphero City Chariot Challenge...
  • Page 9 ADVANCED BLOCK Functions, Variables, Complex Controls (If Then), and Comparators TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Blocks 2: If/Then/Else Blocks 3: Lights Blocks 4: Variables What a Character Avoid the Minotaur BLOCK-TEXT TRANSITION JavaScript Syntax, Punctuation, and Asynchronous Programming TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Text 1 Text 2: Conditionals...
  • Page 10 BEGINNING TEXT JavaScript Movements, Lights, and Sounds TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Text 3: Lights Text 4: Variables MATH Morse Code & Data Structures Fun Fun Functions...
  • Page 11 SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES For more information about Sphero and to get involved in our community you can find links to additional resources below. SPHERO BLOG: https://sphero.com/blogs/news SUPPORT: https://support.sphero.com/ COMMUNITY FORUM: https://community.sphero.com/ CONTACT US: https://sphero.com/pages/contact-us...

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