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Wifi (recommended)

We recommend that you always use a WiFi connection if possible, as this enables you to communicate with the robot at a much higher speed. What's more, it's mandatory for robot updates.

1. Look at the number on the underside of your robot, taking care to hold it by its base and not its shell, then switch it on by turning the PWR SWITCH to ON.
2. Place the robot in the arena and wait a few moments, until the robot vibrates and flashes.
3. Open your computer's WiFi connection panel: the robot will appear under the name "ALPHAI-00XXXX" (XXXX being the number you've written under the robot). Connect to the robot: the password is an exact copy of the WiFi network name (ALPHAI-00XXXX).
4. Launch AlphAI software. In the top right-hand corner of the home screen, check that you have selected the AlphAI robot model.
5. The robot with its number and a Wifi icon then appears on the connection screen: click on it
6. The robot vibrates, its lights glow steadily and the software interface opens. And off you go!

⚠️ Before switching off your robot or changing its batteries, we advise you to press the "disconnect" button at the bottom right of the interface screen.

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By Bluetooth

If you prefer to connect the robot to your computer via Bluetooth, you should be aware that the transmission rate is lower than with WiFi. What's more, when the robot needs updating, you'll need to use the WiFi connection.

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1. Look at the number on the underside of your robot, taking care to hold it by its base and not its shell, then switch it on by turning the PWR SWITCH to ON.
2. Place the robot in the arena and wait a few moments, until the robot vibrates and flashes.
3. In your computer settings, check that Bluetooth is enabled.
4. Launch AlphAI software. In the top right-hand corner of the home screen, check that you have selected the AlphAI robot model.
5. Make sure that the "Bluetooth Low Energy" button at the top right of your screen is activated (with a yellow background).
6. The robot with its number and a Bluetooth icon then appears on the connection screen: click on it
7. The robot vibrates, its lights come on continuously and the software interface opens.

⚠️ Before switching off your robot or changing its batteries, we advise you to press the "disconnect" button at the bottom right of the interface screen.

Your robot doesn't appear? → BLE deactivation

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In simulation

If you don't have an AlphAI robot, you can still use our software with the 2D simulator: 

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1. Launch AlphAI software
2. Check at the top of the screen that you have selected the AlphAI robot model in the software.
3. Click on "2D Simulator
4. The software opens: in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, watch a small robot simulated in a 2D arena!
5. The virtual arena can be customized by changing the colors of the outer and inner walls, as well as by removing this wall. To access it, you need to activate expert mode by proceeding as follows: File → View settings → Expert then go to the Sensors tab (on the left of your screen), you'll find all the virtual arena settings at the very bottom.