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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL English – for PC Version 1.6. Contact : Online assistance : contact@spykeeworld.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WiFi Network ............................9 3.3. Various Connection Modes......................10 3.3.1. Local mode: control Spykee from your computer in close proximity to the robot ....10 3.3.2. Remote mode: control Spykee remotely from anywhere in the world........11 BUILDING YOUR SPYKEE ..........................12 BEFORE PLAYING WITH SPYKEE ........................12 5.1. - Page 3 6.5.10.3. Erase selections.........................26 6.5.11. Video surveillance.........................26 6.5.12. VOIP Phone ............................26 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: CONTROL SPYKEE IN LOCAL MODE WITH WiFi ACCESS POINT ......27 7.1. Robot configuration/ WiFi tab ......................27 7.1.1. Information about your WiFi access point ..................27 7.1.2. Specific situations ..........................28 7.2.
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Page 4: Caution And Warnings
It is the user's sole responsibility to ensure that the user has any and all necessary prior authorization to record private or confidential conversations, to take pictures, or record videos of another person: the manufacturer, distributor, or vendor of your Spykee declines any and all liability resulting from the inappropriate use of your robot. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
1.4. Safety instructions Choose a SAFE location to operate your Spykee. Do not operate it in the street. Do not operate it in sand or puddles. This could deteriorate its performance. Check the surface conditions through which the robot will move and be aware of obstacles. - Page 6 The transformer is not a toy. The transformers used with the robot must be regularly examined to detect any wear and tear on the cable, plugs, casing, and all other parts. If there is damage of this nature, the robot must not be used with this transformer.
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Page 7: Introduction To Your Robot
Company. 2.1. Functions Spykee is a spy robot you can build, and which can be customized and controlled from a computer via WiFi! Even better, Spykee can be controlled from anywhere in the world through the Internet! 1 Spykee Spy Robot! Spykee moves, sees, hears, speaks, and takes pictures or records videos ... It comes with sound and light effects, and video filters. -
Page 8: View Of Robot From Below
You will need it when you register your robot on www.spykeeworld.com. The number beginning with “SPYKEE” followed by 6 numbers is the default name of its WiFi network (SSID). If you reset your robot after having changed this WiFi network name, it will reset back to its original name. -
Page 9: Prerequisites
If this type of behaviour or loss of control is encountered, PLEASE CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE ROBOT. The robot’s behaviour is more reliable when it is controlled in local mode with WiFi access point (please see chapter 3.3.1 “Local mode: control Spykee from your computer in close proximity to the robot”). -
Page 10: Various Connection Modes
Local mode with WiFi access point: control Spykee from your computer through a router or Internet access point. In this connection mode, your computer and your Spykee robot are both connected to your WiFi access point or router. This connection mode allows your robot to connect automatically and all by... -
Page 11: Remote Mode: Control Spykee Remotely From Anywhere In The World
Spykee, which is connected to your robot. e.g.: You are in New York, and you wish to control Spykee which has remained at your place in Paris. Learn to expertly handle Spykee by playing 3 game levels. But be careful, don’t rush through them…you... -
Page 12: Building Your Spykee
BUILDING YOUR SPYKEE You’ve just learned about your robot’s features. So that you can start playing with Spykee, select the spy robot model you like best from the three available choices: Robot, Scorpion, or Lunar Vehicle; now go ahead and build it! The building instructions, tools, and parts are included in the box. -
Page 13: Registering Your Robot At Www.spykeeworld.com
If, for some reason, Spykee does not flash, check that the button is actually switched to "ON”. If this is the case, then it may be that the battery is drained (see chapter 5.1 “Charging Spykee for the first time”). -
Page 14: Connecting Your Pc To Your Spykee Robot
WiFi. This means that your robot’s WiFi network was found. See Chapter 2 Section 2.3 “INTRODUCTION” However, this is possible if you connect Spykee in local mode with a WiFi access point; see Chapter, Section 3.3 "Various Connection Modes". - Page 15 The console will connect to Spykee: > Spykee’s webcam image will appear on the console’s screen and the connection icon will turn green. > It will make a “gling gling gling” sound and its lights will flash slowly.
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Page 16: Configuring Your Console And Robot
6.4. Configuring your console and robot Please note that to configure the console and robot, you must be connected to your Spykee in local mode with the administrator name and password (if you have not already changed it, the username is "admin"... -
Page 17: Configuring The Console / Video Surveillance Tab
> Spykee will activate a sound alarm on your computer (check "Play Sound"). > Spykee will send you an e-mail with the picture of the intruder (check "Send photo by email"). Note that in order for the sending of e-mails to work, the computer with the console must be connected to the Internet. -
Page 18: Robot Configuration / User Accounts Tab
“admin” account and click on “Edit” to enter a new password. In local mode via WiFi access point, you can be connected via WiFi to Spykee and the Internet at the same time. To know more about the local mode via WiFi access point, please see Chapter 3. -
Page 19: Robot Configuration / Wifi Tab
If you’re going to be away for some time and Spykee is on his charging base, we suggest that you delete the user accounts of others so that they cannot take control of your robot during your absence. -
Page 20: Robot Configuration / Remote Connection Tab
To update firmware, please refer to Chapter 11 “FIRMWARE UPDATE”. Please note that firmware update is not necessary for first use. You just finished configuring your console and your Spykee robot. You can now play with Spykee. For more information, refer to Chapter 3.3 “Various modes of connection”. -
Page 21: Playing With Spykee
6.5. Playing with Spykee 6.5.1. Spykee console Standard console ( This is the default console.) Functions: Digital music player (#1) Configuration (#2) Connection (#3) Battery status (#4) Minimize the console (#5) Close the console (#6) Video surveillance (#7) Light effects (#8/9/10) -
Page 22: Volume
6.5.3. Move Spykee Before moving Spykee, make sure that the robot is on the ground (and not on a table, chair, etc.) so as to avoid any risk of falling that could damage your robot. If you direct Spykee out of WiFi range, you will completely contact; it may take a few seconds for it to stop. -
Page 23: Sound Effects
6.5.5. Sound effects 6.5.5.1. Basic effects Spykee includes six pre-recorded sound effects. To play on effect, click on its arrow or its name (e.g.: "Alarm") or its shortcut key (below). Alarm: F1 key Bomb: F2 key Laser: F3 key... -
Page 24: Video Effects
You can also use the keys on your joypad. • To turn off light effects, click on the light bulbs again (which will go back to green). When you create light effects, these effects will be substituted for the lights indicating the Spykee status 6.5.8. -
Page 25: Digital Music Player
6.5.10. Digital music player • You can listen to your own music through Spykee (mp3 format only). • To do this, first check that the volume on the console is operational. • Then, just load your music into the "Playlist" area. -
Page 26: Erase Selections
• From that point on, as soon as movement is detected, Spykee will take a picture. Pictures will be stored in the directory defined in the Configuration area, under the "General" tab, in the "Media folder"... -
Page 27: Intermediate Level: Control Spykee In Local Mode With Wifi Access Point
7.1. Robot configuration/ WiFi tab 7.1.1. Information about your WiFi access point Please connect to Spykee in local ad hoc mode and go to the WiFi tab in the console settings Enter your WiFi access point: • It is generally easy to configure Spykee’s connection to a domestic network using an access point (AP) or a standard WiFi router, which is in turn connected to a cable or ADSL modem. -
Page 28: Specific Situations
> Some other situations are explained in the FAQ • Now that your WiFi access point is configured, Spykee will automatically search for it as soon as it is turned on. It will then connect in local mode with a WiFi access point and make a “beep beep beep”... -
Page 29: Connect In Local Mode With Wifi Access Point
- In the event that Spykee doesn’t manage to connect to any of the access points entered in the robot, it will return to the local ad hoc mode (and make a “beep beep” sound). If you want your robot to refresh the search for your preferred WiFi access point, shutdown and restart your robot. -
Page 30: Playing With Spykee
30 seconds). Enter your username and password. > When Spykee connects, you will hear "gling gling gling" and its lights will flash. The image will be displayed on the console. > If you cannot connect, make sure that you have correctly configured your WiFi access point in router mode You can now play with Spykee. -
Page 31: Advanced Level: Control Spykee In Remote Mode
After having tried to connect to all of your preferred access points, if you press Reset again for 1 second, Spykee will then try to connect in local ad hoc mode. In this case, its green lights will flash slowly and you will hear "beep beep". -
Page 32: Connecting In Remote Mode
8.3. Connecting in remote mode 1) On the robot’s end, you must have successfully the following steps: You must leave your Spykee robot turned on, and connected to a WiFi access point which has • been added to the "WiFi" tab in the robot configuration part of your console We strongly recommend that you test if your Spykee works correctly in local mode with this WiFi •... -
Page 33: Additional Configuration: Port Forwarding (Only If You've Been Unable To Connect)
3) You are connected! The image from the Spykee Webcam will be displayed on the console’s screen. The quality of the image will depend on what you have chosen when configuring the “Remote connection”... -
Page 34: Step 1: If Possible, Please Assign A Permanent Ip Address To Your Robot
Why assign a permanent IP address? Your WiFi access point assigns an IP address to your Spykee each time it is connected. The same IP address will be assigned to your robot most of the time. However, if the WiFi access point reboots (e.g. -
Page 35: Recharging Spykee
9.2. Automatic search for the base • In order for Spykee to be able to recharge itself alone, bring it manually to within 1 to 2 metres of the recharging station (if it is too close, it will have a hard time positioning itself). -
Page 36: Manually Placing Spykee On The Base
To do this, turn the robot on (the robot will charge only if the button under the chassis is “ON”). • Place it manually on its recharging station (Spykee will be with its back to the base). It will begin to recharge automatically. -
Page 37: Lights And Sounds Of The Robot
By clicking on "Yes" you will be able to download a file containing firmware update. • To install this update, click on the "Configuration" icon of your Spykee console, then select the "Firmware" tab in the configuration section of the robot. -
Page 38: Reset
> Restart your robot and return it to its default configuration (as it was when you purchased your robot) by pressing it with a pen for more than 10 seconds. In this case, all SPYKEE lights will flash quickly all at the same time. -
Page 39: Help
Spykee fails to connect to a WiFi access point • Check the battery status. If the power is too low, Spykee will have trouble connecting. • Make sure that your WiFi station is turned on and working properly (for example, try to connect to the internet via this WiFi access point –... -
Page 40: Remote Mode
> If you use a WPA key, check that the encryption is “WPA Personal” and not “WPA Enterprise” encryption. • If you have just entered a new WiFi access point and Spykee is not managing to connect to it, wait 30 minutes and then re-try by switching your Spykee off and on. •... -
Page 41: General Questions
(re-try from a private network). If you try to connect to Spykee from a public WiFi point (or “hot spot”), it is possible that access will be blocked and you will be unable to connect. This is not under Meccano’s control, but is related to the WiFi network configuration. - Page 42 • Make sure that the volume on the console and on your computer are sufficiently high and are not on "mute.” • Spykee can only read mp3 files under 8Mb. The lights don’t turn on. • Check the battery status.
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Page 43: After Sales Service
Did you download the last version of the instruction manual? If you didn’t, please click here. Necessary information to set up your Spykee robot is in the instruction manual. Follow the directions step by step. STEP 2 - If you need further assistance, contact us: Online assistance : contact@spykeeworld.com... - Page 44 Audio MPEG and Sisvel. MECCANO 363 avenue de Saint Exupéry 62100 Calais – France. © 06/2008 MECCANO ® MECCANO & ERECTOR are exclusive trademarks of MECCANO All rights reserved. Document non binding. Made in China.
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