So if you are working with a science or math class, you can download data and have students work with it as part of an assignment. What is also really cool about the app is it collects sensor data. This is a great feature for teachers looking to incorporate this into their classrooms. Sphero devices are used in many classrooms to teach STEM/STEAM related activities so there is an EDUCATOR account you can use that will help manage your classroom activities. You will be prompted to create an account. To begin programming your BB-8 you download the SPRK Edu app. Both are quite good but I am going to focus on Sphero Edu App in this post. The Tickle app runs on Apple devices only and they are looking into Android. The SPRK app is available for Apple, Android, and Amazon Kindle devices. You can use either the Sphero Edu app (formerly the SPRK Lightning Lab app) or the Tickle app. There are two approaches to creating your own code for your BB-8. Once you get the hang of it, it is alot of fun.[vc_cta h2=”Step-by-Step Sphero Edu App Tutorial ” h4=”use my step by step tutorial to program your BB-8″ txt_align=”center” color=”blue” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”DOWNLOAD NOW” btn_color=”danger” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2FSphero BB-8 Programming “Move, ball.” – Han Solo You can explore that on your own but I will say that steering him takes a bit of practice. I won’t go into using the BB-8 app much further here. Settings – Here you can adjust various settings for the BB-8. The wristband is a lightweight, battery charged, device that connects to your BB-8 via Bluetooth. If you watch Force Awakens or Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, place BB-8 by you as you watch it and it will react to what is happening in the movie.įorce Band – The BB-8 we purchased with the Force Band allows you control the BB-8 with hand and arm guestures while you wear the wristband. Patrol – allow the droid to roam around your houseĭraw & Drive – draw a path on your device and BB-8 will follow it when you place him on the ground Message – using an augmented reality feature where you view the BB-8 via your device and the device overlays a video message that is pre-recorded or make your own Once connected you can select one of the menu options to interact with it.ĭrive – maneuver your BB-8 by gliding your finger around the screen Once you install the app, you will need to connect it to your BB-8 via Bluetooth simply by holding your smartphone or tablet close to the droid. You can also install the app on your Amazon Kindle. The Sphero Edu App (formerly Sphero Lightning Lab App) is available for free for both Apple and Android devices. Looking to purchase a Sphero BB-8?įeel free to use my Amazon Affiliate link BB-8 Sphero Apps “The Force is strong in this one.” – Darth Vader However, I seem to have been playing with it for over an hour. Once fully charged, you can play with your BB-8 for an hour. It comes with a USB charger that can be connected to your computer. The BB-8 is placed in a docking station that has the wear and tear we have grown accustomed to seeing in the world of Star Wars. Sphero BB-8 Charging Sphero BB-8 and Charging Stand There is no speaker built into the droid but when you control it from your Bluetooth connected smartphone or tablet, the app will produce the buzzes, beeps, and chirps while you have it in front of you. The two together allows the droid to move very well across smooth surfaces and when you don’t get in its way, it can really zip across a floor (about 4.5mph according to Sphero’s website) and change directions. The accelerometer allows it to control and sense the force of movement. Gyroscopes are amazing and can be found in airplanes to space stations. The waterproof body of the BB-8 is pretty solid as it contains a gyroscope and accelerometer. All you have to do is place it right back on and BB-8 is ready to roll. Yes, the head does pop off when it bangs into something or you pet decides to swat at it. The main body is the size of a baseball and the head which contains small wheels connects magnetically to it so as the main body rolls, the head adjusts itself to stay atop just like it does in the Star Wars movies. The BB-8 is a polycarbonate shell (very durable plastic) and the body is made up of two parts. Sphero BB-8 Construction “What do we have here…” – Obi Wan Kenobi
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