Connect ByteBoi and Wheelson!
Why is Wheelson mentioned on my ByteBoi, you may ask!
Well, we didn't want your previous STEM box devices to collect dust while you're building and coding a new one. So from now on, you can control your Wheelson with your ByteBoi. How cool is that?
We need to update Wheelson's firmware to communicate with ByteBoi.
We need to update Wheelson's firmware to communicate with ByteBoi.
Before doing anything, you'll need to use CircuitBlocks. Connect your
Wheelson to your PC via USB, and click on Restore firmware in CircuitBlocks.
By doing that, you'll get the newest software upgrade for your Wheelson that will help you connect it to ByteBoi.
Restoring firmware will update Wheelson's software, and that'll enable your Wheelson to connect to ByteBoi.
Your screen should look like the photo below after clicking on the Wheelson RC on your ByteBoi.
You can choose between direct or external WiFi connections as it says on display.
Your ByteBoi will connect directly to Wheelson by hosting a WiFi network if you choose the direct connection. If you want to extend the WiFi range, you can
choose an external WiFi connection.
This way, both your ByteBoi and your Wheelson will connect to your home's WiFi network, and you'll get a greater range.
The first step to connect your Wheelson and ByteBoi using an external WiFi connection is to connect them to your router. To do that, you'll have to press A and enter your WiFi network's name.
Only 2.5GHz WiFi networks are supported!
Does your WiFi name have a capital letter or maybe a punctuation mark? No problem! You can notice some triangles in the last row. If you press on the first one, you can delete the letters you have already written. You'll get your capital letters and one part of the punctuation marks if you click on the other one. You'll get the second part of the punctuation marks by clicking on the third one.
Just like on your phone, after you write the WiFi name, you have to write the password.
Both your ByteBoi and your Wheelson should connect to your WiFi network now!
Once ByteBoi and Wheelson are connected, there'll be a sign saying Connected on Wheelson's screen. Meanwhile, on the ByteBoi's display, you will see everything your Wheelson is seeing.
Time to drive your Wheelson!
You can use the up-down, left-right buttons for driving. Button A is used for turning on and off the lights on your Wheelson. Button B is, as usual, for exiting.
You can use the up-down, left-right buttons for driving. Button A is used for turning on and off the lights on your Wheelson. Button B is, as usual, for exiting.
You should be all set now!
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at contact@circuitmess.com, and we'll make sure to help out as soon as possible.
Now that you know how to use your ByteBoi, try programming some custom functions for him. You can create your custom light show, draw cool images on ByteBoi's display, and make your own game.
We'll guide you through the first steps in the ByteBoi coding guide: