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The robot: Maintenance
Battery recharge (USB type A)
To recharge Thymio, simply plug it into a computer using the supplied micro-USB cable.
If your Thymio won't turn on even when connected to a computer, connect it to a wall charger.
When Thymio is charging, a red light comes on near the USB port). If it's on, the battery level LEDs will flash.
Recurring problems
A help button on the Thymio suite redirects you to the Thymio help page: FAQ Thymio
Robot update
- Download and install the latest version of Thymio Suite.
- Connect Thymio to your computer using the USB cable.
- Launch Thymio Suite.
- Launch VPL or any other programming language.
- If an update is available, an update icon appears on the robot. Right-click on the robot you wish to update and select "update firmware", or simply click on the update icon.
- Wait for the blue bar to fill up. Once it's full, the update is complete.
Support / warranty
To validate your robot's warranty, you need to register it on the Thymio website. If you have any problems with your robot, please contact the Thymio support center