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Build with WeDo 2.0

Electronic parts

Smarthub

The Smarthub acts as a wireless connector among your device and the other

electronic parts, using Bluetooth Low Energy. It receives program strings from

thedevice and executes them.

The Smarthub has important features:

• Two ports to connect sensors or motors

• One light

• Power button

The Smarthub uses AA batteries or the supplementary Rechargeable Battery as

a power source.

The Bluetooth connection procedure between the Smarthub and your device is

explained in the WeDo 2.0 Software.

The Smarthub will use color patterns to signal messages:

• Flashing white light: It is waiting for a Bluetooth connection.

• Blue light: A Bluetooth connection is established.

• Flashing orange light: The power provided to the motor is at its limit.

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Build with WeDo 2.0 Electronic parts Smarthub The Smarthub acts as a wireless connector among your device and the other electronic parts, using Bluetooth Low Energy. It receives program strings from the device and executes them. The Smarthub has important features: • Two ports to connect sensors or motors • One light • Power button The Smarthub uses AA batteries or the supplementary Rechargeable Battery as a power source.
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Build with WeDo 2.0 Electronic parts Smarthub Rechargeable Battery (supplementary item) Here are some guidelines for the Smarthub Rechargeable Battery: • To have optimal hours of play without the adaptor connected, fully charge the battery first. • There is no special demand for a charging pattern. • Preferably, store the battery in a cool place. • If the battery is installed in the Smarthub and not used from one to two months, recharge it again after this period.
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Build with WeDo 2.0 Electronic parts: sensors Tilt Sensor To interact with this sensor, tilt the part in different ways following the arrows. This sensor detects changes within six different positions: • Tilt this way • Tilt that way • Tilt up • Tilt down • No tilt • Any tilt Make sure you have the correct icon in your program that corresponds to the position you are trying to detect.