Overview
The Blue-Bot needs to be charged before its first use. The power and sound switch need to be set to off in order for Blue-Bot to charge. The switches are located underneath the robot.
There are 3 ways to program the Blue-Bot.
On-Board | ![]() |
Using the keys on top of the Blue-Bot |
Tactile Reader | ![]() |
Using the tactile reader remotely via Bluetooth |
Terrapin Logo | ![]() |
Use Terrapin Logo and program the Blue-Bot via Bluetooth |
Moving the Blue-Bot
The Blue-Bot moves forward and back, one step at a time. One step is equal to 6 inches, 15 centimeters, or 1 length of the Bee-Bot.
TRY IT: Press the forward key one time, then select go. The Blue-Bot will move forward one unit.
TRY IT: Press the X (clear button) and press the forward key two times, then select go. The Blue-Bot will move forward two units, one at a time.
TRY IT: Clear the previous commands. Press the back button 2 times then select go. The Blue-Bot will move backward 2 units.
Press the X button to clear all previously entered commands. Otherwise each new command entered gets added to the end of what has already been entered
The Blue-Bot moves right or left 90 degrees.
TRY IT: Press the right key one time, then select go. The Blue-Bot will turn right 90 degrees.
TRY IT: Combine at least three commands. Forward 1, Left 1 , Back 2. Don’t forget to clear out your old program by selecting the X (clear) button. Where did your Blue-Bot go?