CONNECTING TO MECCANOID

The app will automatically search for nearby Meccanoids. When you see your robot’s name, tap it to connect.

When prompted, press the yellow button on your Meccanoid to complete the connection.

MAIN MENU

You can access the main menu at any time by pressing the button at the bottom of the screen.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Once connected, you will see if a firmware update is available for your Meccanoid.

To update your Meccanoid, connect the robot to a PC or MAC. Then use the Robot Updater software available online at http://www.meccano.com/meccanoid-robot-updater

BATTERY INDICATOR

This meter shows how much power your Meccanoid has left.

 ANIMATION BUILDER

The animation mode button allows you to switch between different types of animation. Press a button to choose a new mode.

MODES

There are four animation modes:

• Ragdoll
  
• Ragdoll Practice
  
• Lights
  
• Sliders

TIMELINE

The recording timeline contains tools to help you record and test your animation.

 TIMELINE (2)

Hold down the microphone button to record audio.

TIMELINE (3)

Drag the scrubber bar to review your animation. Pressing play starts the animation from the position of the scrubber bar.

RECORDING ANIMATION

In Ragdoll mode, simply hold down a control bubble to move your Meccanoid's limbs. The movements will be recorded automatically.  

(Below): “Hold down and move to record”

RECORDING ANIMATION (2)

Drag the Timeline bar to layer additional movements or re-record over an animation.

ROTATING VIEW

Sometimes it is easier to move the ragdoll from a different point of view.  Press the arrow buttons on either side of the ragdoll to rotate it.

DRIVING THE MECCANOID

You can control the motors in your Meccanoid's feet by holding down the arrow buttons closest to the ragdoll's feet.

LIGHTS MODE

In Lights mode, you can change the colors of the lights in your Meccanoid.  Tap the icon to change color. Then use the color wheel to select a new color.  Use the check button to save.

(BELOW):”Tap a light icon to change its color.”

ANIMATING EYES

The Meccanoid's eyes have a wider ranger of colors than the lights in the servos. You can also select the speed of the color change.

SLIDER ANIMATION

You can use the slider controls to animate individual servo motors. This is useful when you have created an alternate build with your Meccanoid system.

SAVING ANIMATIONS

Use the file buttons to save an animation, load an existing animation, or start a new one.

Note: Pressing the new button will erase your animation if you have not saved it.

YOUR ANIMATIONS

From the Files Menu, access your animations by pressing the My Animations button at the bottom of the screen.

FILES MENU

There are three types of files:

- My Animations

- LIM Animations

- My Behaviors

FILES MENU (2)

My Animations - these are animations that you have created using the Animation Builder.

FILES MENU (3)

L.I.M. Animations - these are Learned Intelligent Movements (L.I.M.) files created by physically moving the robot.

FILES MENU (4)

My Behaviors - these are Behaviors you have saved that can be loaded and played in Behavior Builder.