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Installing the software ( cont.):
Before you plug the robot into the computer make sure you have 4x freshly charged AAA NiMh batteries installed and the power
connector plugged in the correct way. Turn off the robot while uploading the new program to stop the robot from trying to move. The
processor and head servos will be powered from the USB port but the leg servos will not have power.
If you are using a small laptop or your USB ports are heavily loaded then your computer may not be able to power the robot through
the USB. In this case, leave the robot turned on and put it on it's back so it cannot try to run away.
Before you upload the code it is always good practice to verify it first. This will compile the code and check for any errors before
attempting to upload the code. When you click on the upload button a progress bar will appear at the bottom. The message "Done
compiling." and the size of the compiled code will appear when the process is complete.
Once the code has been verified you can upload the code to the robot. The progress bar will appear again and the D13 LED on the
controller will flash a few times. Once the message "Done uploading." appears you can disconnect the robot and turn it on. The
robot will not start immediately. This gives you time to put it on the ground.
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