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orbBasic for Sphero on Windows Pc

Developed By: Sphero Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 151 votes

Last Updated: December 28, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 0.6.2
Size 2.1 MB
Release Date January 26, 23
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (6)]

What's New:
0.6.0-------• Added support for Ollie! [see more]

Description from Developer:
**Now compatible with Ollie, the App Controlled Robot**

Code like the pros with orbBasic.

Take your programming to the next level with orbBasic for Sphero and Ollie. Execute ba... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download orbBasic for Sphero and install on Windows PC. orbBasic for Sphero is free Education app, developed by Sphero Inc.. Latest version of orbBasic for Sphero is 0.6.2, was released on 2023-01-26 (updated on 2023-12-28). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of orbBasic for Sphero is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 151 users, 56 users had rated it 5*, 45 users had rated it 1*.

How to install orbBasic for Sphero on Windows?

Instruction on how to install orbBasic for Sphero on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install orbBasic for Sphero 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 orbBasic for Sphero using BlueStacks

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Once installed, click "orbBasic for Sphero" 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 orbBasic for Sphero on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "orbBasic for Sphero" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 0.6.2.

Download orbBasic for Sphero 0.6.2 on Windows PC – 2.1 MB

**Now compatible with Ollie, the App Controlled Robot**

Code like the pros with orbBasic.

Take your programming to the next level with orbBasic for Sphero and Ollie. Execute basic programs, create and prototype autonomous behaviours, and explore the inner workings of Sphero and Ollie’s robot. The perfect educational tool for basic programming and beyond, orbBasic is your new go-to for students, teachers and anyone interested in interactive programming.

You need to own a Sphero Robotic Ball or Ollie - the app-controlled robot, to use this application. Visit gosphero.com to get Sphero and Ollie. Learn more from our tutorial videos, and become part of the Sphero and Ollie communities.

Looking for lessons to teach orbBasic? Check out the SPRK program on our education page at gosphero.com/education.

For exclusive content and the latest updates, become a fan of Sphero and Ollie on Facebook at facebook.com/gosphero and follow us on Twitter at @gosphero

Enjoy programming Sphero and Ollie!
0.6.0
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• Added support for Ollie!
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.