Kaibot
Getting Started
Getting Started with Kaibot
A few tips for getting started.
Online Course
Free introduction course for the Kaibot with quizzes and a certificate you can earn.
Kai-Tiles User Guide
Get to know the simple but versatile Kai-Tiles
Autonomous Charging Dock
How to use the Autonomous Charging Dock to recharge your Kaibot
Coding Card Tutorials
Fun coding scenarios to teach you about the various coding cards.
Setting up KaiBot
First time rules
Charging your KaiBot for the first time is an important step for proper battery activation and affects the performance and longevity of the device.
Charging
- Before charging, check that all necessary components are included: a KaiBot, the included short USB charging cable, and you’ll need a USB charging port, preferably not from your computer as those are generally very low amp.
- Connect KaiBot via the USB cable and a power supply to an outlet.
- It’s best to let KaiBot charge for at least 1 hour before first time use, to extend battery life.
Firmware update
To access all the latest features, you’ll want to update your KaiBots firmware to the latest version.
Firmware update:
- When KaiBot is switched on, the current version can be seen in the boot screen
- KaiBot can be updated via Bluetooth from a computer or Chromebook. (not an iPad or iPhone)
- Visit the following page, https://kaiseducation.com/update/
- Click connect and look for the matching KaiBot ID
Party costume
Included in the box are a few different stickers and sleeves to give your KaiBot a personality.
Power up
It’s time to switch KaiBot on with the yellow switch at the back and wait a short while for KaiBots internal computer to boot-up
Ready…
Once you see the unique Bluetooth pairing code displayed, you are ready!
Screen free
Grab your coding cards, your KaiBot comes with a set of basic coding cards (Advanced Coding Cards are available separately and also in Braille)
Look for the following cards and lay them down in an order like this…
You choose how to use KaiBot
KaiBot can be used in so many ways:
- Screen-free / unplugged using KaiBot, magnetic KaiTiles and the included Coding Cards.
- Pair KaiBot with an iPad and use with Swift Playgrounds with KaiBots Quest, for grades K-4
- Pair KaiBot with an iPad or Android tablet and use with Kainundrum lite, for grades K-5
- Pair KaiBot with a Chromebook, PC, or Mac computer and use with Kainundrum.com, for grades 4-8
KaiBot will move forward 2 tiles, which is equivalent to 12″ or 30 cm, and then it will stop.
Can you get KaiBot to drive in a square shape?
Reminder, an asterisk (*) means you can add a number card.
KaiBot User Manual
You’re now ready to code your first sequence!
Tap KaiBot
Tap KaiBot on the [Record Start Program] card, this card is always the first card to be scanned.
Note the open bracket on the card.
Red LED,
lift KaiBot
Once each card is scanned, lift KaiBot about 1″ from the card until the LED & screen turns red.
You can now scan the next card and rinse & repeat.
End your program
You’ll need to scan a [Record Program End] and take note of the closing bracket.
3,2,1 ...
Once you tap the [Run Program] card, KaiBot will start a countdown and replay your program.
Note: If you just want to reply your program, simply just tap the [Run Program] card again.
Bugs
KaiBot can detect coding bugs. A bug is an unexpected condition that has happened and tells you what the error is, refer to the user guide.
[3] [2] [1] GO!
Well Done!
You've completed your first coding sequence!
Add some Magnetic KaiTiles
- Mark out maze area with masking tape. Get creative!
- Works best on large + smooth surface
- No wheel slippage
- Plan ahead with the numbered tiles
With Kaitiles there are So many possibilities!
