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PLAY Meet Sphero - the world's first app-enabled robotic ball. Unleash your creativity and imagination with our library of free apps and discover why Sphero is leading the Connected Play™ revolution. Create obstacle courses, turn your world into a video game with augmented reality, or upgrade family game night with multiplayer fun. Unlike traditional toys, Sphero's hardware and software allow us to create ever-evolving experiences- forever changing the way you play.
LEARN Learning should be fun. By combining Sphero with a comprehensive curriculum for learning and teaching programming, this robot is inspiring tomorrow's inventors and innovators. In addition to programming, SPRK sharpens skills in math, science, art, and critical thinking. From discovering shapes and colors to coding and creating apps,the Sphero SPRK is built for all ages and skill levels.-- Sphero.com
Curriculum concepts: Coding, Math, Robotics
*Kits available: 4
Please note: Kits require a compatible device and app.
There are no devices included in this kit.
Kit #1 (SPRK) contains:
ROBOTICS
1 Sphero SPRK app-enabled robotic ball
1 inductive charging base
1 AC power adapter with 4 adapter plugs
1 cardboard protractor
3 cardboard numbers
1 quick start guide
1 notebook
BOOKS
What is Computer Coding? by Mary K. Pratt
What are Programs and Apps? by L.E. Carmichael
Everything Robotics by Jennifer Swanson
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Kit #2 (SPRK+) contains:
ROBOTICS
1 Sphero SPRK+ app-enabled robotic ball
1 inductive charging base
1 USB charging cable
1 360 degree protractor
1 roll of maze tape (consumable, may not be included)
1 quick start guide
BOOKS
What is Computer Coding? by Mary K. Pratt
What are Programs and Apps? by L.E. Carmichael
Everything Robotics by Jennifer Swanson
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Kits #3 & #4 (2.0) contain:
ROBOTICS
1 Sphero 2.0 app-enabled robotic ball
1 inductive charging base
1 AC power adapter with 4 adapter plugs
2 ramps
1 quick start guide
BOOKS
What is Computer Coding? by Mary K. Pratt
What are Programs and Apps? by L.E. Carmichael
Everything Robotics by Jennifer Swanson
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Connecting Sphero to a Device
- iOS Pairing
- Remove Sphero from Induction Charger.
- Shake Sphero awake.
- Access iOS Bluetooth settings.
- Settings -> General -> Bluetooth
- Turn on Bluetooth. Wait for the device to detect Sphero.
- When Sphero is detected, select it for pairing.
- How long should this take? ~30 seconds, but can take up to 2 minutes.
- Android OS Pairing
- Remove Sphero from Induction Charger.
- Shake Sphero awake.
- Access Android OS Bluetooth settings.
- Settings -> Wireless Controls -> Bluetooth
- Turn on Bluetooth
- Tap Bluetooth Settings, then detect device.
- When Sphero is discovered, select and pair.
- NOTE: On Android OS, Sphero will show as paired, but will not show as active until the Android App is downloaded from the Google Play.
If you encounter difficulty paring Sphero, especially if you cannot find it listed in your Bluetooth menu when it is on and flashing its name colors, try restarting your device by completely turning it off and turning it back on again. This will clear the Bluetooth cache and should allow Sphero to connect.
Charging Sphero SPRK and 2.0
Sphero comes with his very own induction charger. When his battery runs low, you can revive him heavy side down in the charger. To find his heavy side, place him on a hard surface like a table. Sphero will naturally settle with this sweet spot at the bottom. Pop him in the charger in this position. The charger will blink blue when charging begins. After about 3 hours, the blue light becomes solid and Sphero is ready to roll. He will play at top speed for up to 60 minutes before he needs another rest.
PLEASE NOTE: If the charger is not solid blue after 5 hours then Sphero might need to be adjusted so his heavy side is at the bottom of the charger.
Helpful Links
To learn more about Sphero and its use inside and outside of the classroom visit: gosphero.com/education
Sphero Quick Start Guide
User Guide: gosphero.com/manuals
Support and Compatibility: support.sphero.com/support/home
Sphero Edu App:
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