![]() Firmware updates occur automatically when the Sphero SPRK+ is connected to a device. Though we can no longer offer the Sphero robots, we hope to continue to support educators with valuable content. To wake it up, simply place SPRK+ on the charging base and plug it in.Keep at room temperature for long-term storage. ![]() The SPRK+ is now in deep sleep! Kids can assure it is in deep sleep because it won’t connect to the app.While SPRK+ is off the base, unplug the charger from the power source, then replace Sphero on the base.Press and hold the button on the side of the charging base while simultaneously lifting SPRK+ off of the base.Place SPRK+ on its plugged-in charging base.If the Sphero SPRK+ won’t be in use for over a week, we recommend putting it in deep sleep after fully charging it. There is also a Power Pack available that can charge up to 12 robots simultaneously. It is best to use Sphero SPRK+ until its battery is used up and then charge it fully-this will prolong battery life rather than partially charging it before every use. Either close the app on the device to put it to sleep or force sleep mode by going to app settings and turning on “Sleep While Charging.” If connected to a device while charging, the Sphero SPRK+ will stay on while charging. It will sleep automatically while charging if not connected to a device.Leaving Sphero SPRK+ on the charger does not decrease battery life. Charge for three hours or until the blue charger light stops blinking and turns solid blue.The blinking blue charger lights indicate Sphero SPRK+ is charging. Place the robot on the charging cradle.Plug the USB cord into a USB power adapter and directly into a wall outlet or use a Sphero-approved USB hub.įollow these charging instructions from the Sphero team:.The Sphero SPRK+ will only charge in the included base, not a base for Sphero 2.0 or the SPRK edition.Do not place any objects on the Sphero charger other than Sphero SPRK+ and don’t leave a cover on the robot when charging.When the battery indicator is red, Sphero will flash red and will only last for a few more minutes before it goes to deep sleep and requires recharging. Green means the charge is high, yellow means it’s low (10 percent), and red means it’s very low (5 percent). In the Sphero Edu app, they will be able to see the charge level of the robot. Students can check the battery strength of their Sphero SPRK+ by connecting it to a device. Students can program it with Scratch blocks, JavaScript text, or using the Draw & Drive option. ![]()
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