Studuino:bit Online
Support Guide

Published 2021/09/30

The information in this manual is subject to revision at any time.

Version History
Date Revised
9/30/2021

Revised Contents
First version

Index1. Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 1
2. System Requirements .......................................................................................... 1
2.1. Windows .................................................................................................................. 1
2.2. Chromebook ............................................................................................................ 1
2.3. Mac OS X ................................................................................................................. 1

3. Connecting ............................................................................................................. 2
3.1. USB........................................................................................................................... 2
3.2. Bluetooth ................................................................................................................. 4

4. Using the Software ............................................................................................... 7
4.1. Transferring a Program (Robot Mode Only)........................................................ 7
4.1.1.

USB ................................................................................................................. 7

4.1.2.

Bluetooth ....................................................................................................... 94.2. Saving and Loading a Project ............................................................................. 124.3. Loading a Downloaded Project ........................................................................... 124.3.1.

For Windows ................................................................................................ 12

4.3.2.

For Chromebook ......................................................................................... 13

4.3.3.

For Mac OS X ............................................................................................... 14

4.4. Updating Firmware............................................................................................... 15
4.5. Switching Between Robot and Character Mode ............................................... 17

5. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 18
6. Contact Us ............................................................................................................ 22

1. Getting Started
The Studuino:bit Online web application covered in this manual can be accessedusing the URL below.
Use the in-software tutorials to learn how to make best use of the software.
For wired USB users: https://app.artec-kk.co.jp/studuinobit/usb/
For wireless Bluetooth users: https://app.artec-kk.co.jp/studuinobit/bt/

2. System Requirements
The web application requires an active Internet connection and Chrome version 89
or later.

2.1. Windows
OS
Windows10
Hardware
For wired USB connection: Device equipped with USB port
For wireless Bluetooth connection: Device with Bluetooth 4.0

2.2. Chromebook
OS
ChromeOS
Hardware
For wired USB connection: Device equipped with USB port
For wireless Bluetooth connection: Device with Bluetooth 4.0

2.3. Mac OS X
OS
Mac OS X 10.14 or later
HardwareHardware with minimum OS requirements.
13. Connecting
3.1. USB①

Connect your Core Unit to the PC using a USB cable.

②

Visit the URL below using Chrome version 89 or later.
★ Application will not work with Safari, Edge, IE, Firefox, or other browsers.

For wired USB users: https://app.artec-kk.co.jp/studuinobit/usb/③

Now choose Connect from the Edit Menu.

④

Choose STM32 and click Connect.

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⑤Once connected, you’ll see the Sensor Board which will show a live update of theCore Unit’s sensors. Disconnecting the USB cable will interrupt the connection
and the values will no longer update.

⑥

If you want to close the connection, choose the Edit menu before selecting
Disconnect. If the connection has been interrupted due to an unplugged USB
cable, choose Disconnect.

33.2. Bluetooth①

Plug the Battery Box into the BATT port on your Core Unit and turn it on.

②

Visit the URL below using Chrome version 89 or later.
★ Application will not work with Safari, Edge, IE, Firefox, or other browsers.
For wireless Bluetooth users: https://app.artec-kk.co.jp/studuinobit/bt/③

Hold down the B button as you press the Reset button once.

④

Keep holding the B button until you see a colorful LED pattern appear on thedisplay.

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⑤

Now choose Connect from the Edit Menu.

⑥

You’ll see a list of available Core Units with an LED pattern next to each one.
Choose Studuino:bit XXXX (where XXXX is a four-digit number) and click Pair.

⑦

Make sure that the pattern on the screen matches the pattern on your Core
Unit’s LED display before clicking Connect. If the pattern doesn’t match, click
the X at the top right to close the window. Repeat step ⑤ to connect again andchoose a different device from the one in step ⑥.

Check here to skip
step ⑦ next time
you connect5⑧Once connected you’ll see the Sensor Board which will show a live update of theCore Unit’s sensors.

⑨

If you want to close the connection, choose the Edit menu before selecting
Disconnect. If the connection has been interrupted, choose Disconnect.

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4.1. Transferring a Program (Robot Mode Only)
4.1.1. USB①

Choose Transfer from the Edit menu.

②

Choose STM32 and click Connect.

③

Choose a destination slot to transfer the program to. You can also change thename of the program here.

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④

The blue LED you see below will light up once the transfer starts and turn off toindicate that the transfer is successful.

⑤

If you see a white LED or the blue LED does not turn off, the transfer has failed.
Press the Reset button and try transferring again.

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4.1.2. Bluetooth①

Hold down the B button as you press the Reset button once.

②

Keep holding the B button until you see a colorful LED pattern appear on thedisplay.

③

Choose Transfer from the Edit menu.

9④You’ll see a list of available Core Units with an LED pattern next to each one.
Choose Studuino:bit XXXX (where XXXX is a four-digit number) and click
Pair.

⑤

Make sure that the pattern on the screen matches the pattern on your Core
Unit’s LED display before clicking Connect.
If the pattern doesn’t match, click the X at the top right to close the window.
Repeat step ③ to connect again and choose a different device from the one instep ④.

Check here to skip
step ⑤ next time
you connect10

⑥Choose a destination slot to transfer the program to. You can also change thename of the program here.

⑦

The blue LED you see below will light up once the transfer starts and turn off toindicate that the transfer is successful.

⑧

If you see a white LED or the blue LED does not turn off, the transfer has failed.
Press the Reset button and try transferring again.

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4.2. Saving and Loading a Project
The File menu is where you can save and load projects which you’ve made.
If you want to save a project, choose the File menu and select Save to yourcomputer.
If you want to load a project which has been saved previously, choose the File menu
and select Load from your computer to choose from a list of files.

4.3. Loading a Downloaded Project4.3.1. For Windows
Start by downloading a program file from the ArtecRobo 2.0 website.
If the file is in a .zip archive, extract the file first. Right click the zip file icon andchoose Extract All... from the menu. You’ll see the Extract Compressed (Zipped)
Folders dialog box. Follow the steps to extract the file. If you’re using another typeof extraction software, use that software to extract the file.
You can load the extracted .sbd file by choosing the File menu and selecting Loadfrom your computer.

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4.3.2. For Chromebook
Start by downloading a program file from the ArtecRobo 2.0 website.
● For .sbd Files
You can load the extracted .sbd file by choosing the File menu and selecting Loadfrom your computer.

● For .zip Files
Open the Files app on Chromebook and tap the downloaded .zip file to open it andshow the .sbd program file.

Drag and drop the .sbd file to My Files or a location of your choice in order to copyit.

13You can load the .sbd file by choosing the File menu and selecting Load from yourcomputer.

4.3.3. For Mac OS X
Start by downloading a program file from the ArtecRobo 2.0 website.
If the file is in a .zip archive, extract the file first. Double click the .zip file to extract
the .sbd program file.
You can load the extracted .sbd file by choosing the File menu and selecting Loadfrom your computer.

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4.4. Updating Firmware
You’ll need the update the firmware of your Core Unit every time the Studuibo:bit
Software updates to a new version. When you update your software, you can update
your firmware either by using the Help menu on your computer or when prompted
to do so while using the software on a tablet.
★ When updating firmware your tablet will connect to the Core Unit’s wirelessaccess point.
Please be aware that you won’t be able to update the firmware if your device has
restrictions on which access points it can connect to.

①

Choose the Help menu and select Firmware update.

②

A new page will open which will guide you along in updating your firmware.

③

Check whether the top right LED has lit up in green.

④

The Core Unit will connect to the PC as a wireless access point.
The PC Wi-Fi settings screen will open to connect to the Core Unit.
Type 0123456789 into the password box.

⑤

Click the Update button to update the firmware.

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⑥

The firmware update process will begin. The LEDs in the display will light up inwhite in order.

⑦

The update is complete once every LED has turned on and the display goes dark.
The firmware update screen will close once the update is complete.

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4.5. Switching Between Robot and Character Mode
You can switch between modes by choosing the Edit menu and selecting Switch tothe character mode or Switch to the robot mode.

● Robot Mode
Robot mode allows you to make programs which control a robot and transfer the
programs to your Core Unit. You can also convert any programs you make in thismode into the Python programming language.

● Character Mode
Character mode allows you to make programs using sprites and animate thosesprites on the screen.

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5. Troubleshooting
Follow along below to troubleshoot any issues you may have when using thissoftware. If you’re still having trouble or can’t find your issue on the above page, feel
free to contact us directly using the information in Contact Us on page 22.
Issue

Solution

The parts I’ve bought

Please contact us using the information in Contact Us

are missing or broken.

on page 22.

Are there PDFs for the
projects in my kit?

https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/artecrobo2/en/sample/



Follow this link to download building instructions foreach project.

My DC Motor is clicking

Due to excessive strain, your motor has slipped toand spinning.

protect its gears. To prevent damage to the internal
gears, the motor is designed to emit clicks and begin
turning freely ("slip") when a excessive strain is placedon the axis. Should this occur, you will need to inspect
your project and fix any strain being placed on thegears. The wear and tear caused by continuously
running a motor in this condition reduces the amount ofstrain required for another slip to occur.

The DC Motors won’t

Your port settings may be incorrect. Check and confirm

move.

that your Port Settings match the ports on your
ArtecRobo 2.0 unit and that your program is using thecorrect port numbers.
Your batteries may be out of power. Try using freshbatteries.

18IssueSolution

The DC Motors in my projectYour batteries may be out of power. Oncestart to move erratically.

batteries are depleted enough, the resulting
drop in voltage will cause DC Motors to reset
when they attempt to move (such as rotating orchanging direction). Try using fresh batteries.

My Servomotors don’t rotate toYour batteries may be out of power. Try using

the angles I set.

fresh batteries. The particular Servomotor has
an error of five or more degrees. Use the Motor
Calibration feature in the software to correct
this.

My Servomotors won’t move.

Your batteries may be out of power. Try using
fresh batteries.★ Projects which use multiple
Servomotors may not move smoothly evenwhen using fresh batteries. Always remember
to use alkaline batteries.

My Servomotors slip and take a

In order to protect the internal gears fromwhile to move again.

excessive strain, power to the Servomotor is
temporarily cut. Inspect your project and fix
any strain being placed on the gears.

My sensors aren't reacting.

Your port settings may be incorrect. Check andconfirm that your Port Settings match the ports
on your Core Unit and that your program isusing the correct port numbers.

My devices won’t

Running multiple programs that use

communicate.

inter-device communications at the same time
may cause interference. Try starting up the
program on one Core Unit first, then starting
the program on each subsequent Core Unit you
intend to communicate with only when theprevious Unit's program finished its startup.
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IssueSolution

I can’t transfer programs. The

1. The transfer has failed. Press the Reset

top right LED won’t light up in

button and try transferring again.

white.

2. The transfer may fail due to outdated
software or firmware. Download the latest
version of the software and update yourfirmware before trying again.

The variable, list, or custom

Switch from the Code tab to another tab suchblock I’ve made doesn’t show

as Python before switching back to the Code

up.

tab.

My wireless blocks don’t work

Wireless blocks will only work when thein Test Mode.

program has been transferred.

My Core Unit keeps

Your USB cable or Core Unit connector may bedisconnecting.

damaged.

USB

Try replacing the USB cable. If the issue
continues, contact us using the information in
Contact Us on page 22.

My Core Unit keeps

Your batteries may be out of power. Try

disconnecting.

replacing them with fresh batteries.

BluetoothThe top right LED lights up in

The Core Unit is connected to Wi-Fi and isgreen when I turn on the Core

awaiting a firmware update.

Unit.

Choose the Help menu and select Firmware
update to finish the update.
If you won’t wish to update the firmware, holddown the A button and press the Reset button
or wait 1-2 minutes for the LED to turn off and
the Core Unit to exit standby mode.

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IssueSolution

I updated by firmware

Once the firmware is updated, press the Reset button

and now get an error

on the Core Unit to check if the green LED below thewhen I try to connect.

button lights up before connecting again.

I’ve tried multiple times

Your USB cable or Core Unit connector may be

to update my firmware

damaged. Try replacing the USB cable. If the issue

but it doesn’t work.

continues, contact us using the information in
Contact Us on page 22.

ItransferredmyMake sure the numbers in your program are correct.

program but it doesn’t

Using

incorrect

numbers

inblockswhichusework correctly.

numerical values can cause your project to work in
unexpected ways.

I get a message statingYour firmware may be outdated or your device may

that

not be able to update the device over Wi-Fi.

myfirmwareupdated.

Core
can’t

Unit’sbe

Follow the URL below to download the Studuino:bit
Software before installing it.
https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/artecrobo2/en/software/Open the software on and use the Help menu to
update the firmware. If you’re having trouble using
this version of the software, please contact us using
the information in Contact Us on page 22.

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IssueSolution

The list of available Core Units

1. The device may have not been found during

doesn’t appear after clicking

the search. Choose Cancel and try connecting

Connect.

again.

Bluetooth

2. Turn Bluetooth off before turning it on again.

I can’t find the Join a Network

Network feature is only available via a USB

option in the Edit menu.

connection.

Bluetooth

For wired USB users:
https://app.artec-kk.co.jp/studuinobit/usb/

6. Contact Us
Artec Co., Ltd. Customer Support Desk
E-mail: support@artec-kk.co.jp22