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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

  1. Download and install the latest version of Thymio Suite.
  2. Connect Thymio to your computer using the USB cable.
  3. Launch Thymio Suite.
  4. Launch VPL or any other programming language.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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