RoboPad++ on Windows Pc
Developed By: bq
License: Free
Rating: 4,4/5 - 88 votes
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
App Details
| Version |
2.2 |
| Size |
21.3 MB |
| Release Date |
February 06, 19 |
| Category |
Education Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices. [see more (3)]
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What's New:
Now you can use Robopad++ with the new Bq Zum Core 2.0 too [see more]
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Description from Developer:
RoboPad++ lets you control your Printbots using a mobile phone or tablet!
Currently you can control the PrintBots Renacuajo, Beetle and Evolution, but lots of friends will be joi... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download RoboPad++ and install on Windows PC. RoboPad++ is free Education app, developed by bq. Latest version of RoboPad++ is 2.2, was released on 2019-02-06 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of RoboPad++ is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 88 users, 5 users had rated it 5*, 62 users had rated it 1*.
How to install RoboPad++ on Windows?
Instruction on how to install RoboPad++ on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install RoboPad++ on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install RoboPad++ using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "RoboPad++" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install RoboPad++ on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "RoboPad++" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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RoboPad++ lets you control your Printbots using a mobile phone or tablet!
Currently you can control the PrintBots Renacuajo, Beetle and Evolution, but lots of friends will be joining them soon!
RoboPad++ uses Bluetooth to connect to the microcontroller board of the Printbot and then... let the fun begin!
RoboPad++ is a more advanced version of the application RoboPad, adding an editor that allows you to program movements and send them to your Printbot. You can easily change the order of the movements by clicking on them, or delete them by dropping them into the bin icon. You can also save your list of movements to load them again later.
By default, the Printbot stops after each movement to make them easier to observe, but you can disable this option at any moment in the settings menu, available in the Printbot selection screen.
Furthermore, now it supports the new Bq Zum Core 2.0
Place your Renacuajo over a black line and activate the line-follower mode to let the Renacuajo follow the black line automatically. You can also make your Evolution Printbot avoid obstacles by itself.
The Beetle's movements can also be controlled by the amount of light received in the light-avoider mode. For example, cover the left light sensor to turn left, or cover both sensors to stop the Beetle.
You can learn how to assemble the Renacuajo and Beetle robots at bq's DIWO website:
http://diwo.bq.com/en/tag/printbot-en
You can see a schematic of the connections at any time by clicking on the icon of the Printbot.
You have to load on your Printbot the corresponding program depending on your board and the type of Printbot for using Robopad++.
Download the programs following the instructions here:
http://diwo.bq.com/en/robopad-3
Bq Zum Core 2.0
Select the Zum Core 2.0 board when you press the button that looks for a Printbot and connect to it. The Zum Core 2.0 uses BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) so you will need a mobile phone or tablet with Android 5.0 Lollipop onwards.
Bq Mi primer Kit de Robótica
Select the Zum Core board when you press the button that looks for a Printbot and connect to it.
Remember to connect the Bluetooth module to the pins of the microcontroller board as follows or it could break down:
TXD - pin 0
RXD - pin 1
VCC - 5V
GND - GND
Available languages: English and Spanish.
The location permission is needed in order to search for near Bluetooth devices. You can only connect to paired Printbots if the permission is not accepted.
FAQ
- How do I use Robopad++?
Follow the steps in http://diwo.bq.com/en/robopad-3/
- Which pin is needed when connecting to a board for the first time?
Try using 1234 if you are using a Zum Core or the Bluetooth module of Mi primer Kit de Robótica.
If you have any question or suggestion you can contact us by sending an email to soporte.robotica@bq.com. Andy and Anita will be happy to answer.
Now you can use Robopad++ with the new Bq Zum Core 2.0 too
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
