Dji Robomaster S1 User Manual

User Manual

2019.08

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Using this User Manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Use

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you make full use of your ROBOMASTER

1. Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

2. Quick Start Guide

3. User Manual

Check to make sure all parts are included and prepare for assembly by reading the RoboMaster S1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this user manual for more information. Watch all tutorial videos and read

the RoboMaster S1 Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer before using for the rst time.

S1.

Watching the Video Tutorials

Visit the ofcial DJI website https://www.dji.com/robomaster-s1/video or go to the app and enter

the Videos page to watch the tutorial videos for assembly and use. You can also assemble the S1 according to the assembly guide in the RoboMaster S1 Quick Start Guide.

Referring to the RoboMaster S1 Programming Guide

The RoboMaster S1 Lab offers hundreds of programming blocks that allow you to access features such as PID control. The RoboMaster S1 Programming Guide provides instructions and examples to help users quickly learn programming techniques for controlling the S1.

https://www.dji.com/robomaster-s1/programming-guide

Contents

Using this User Manual

Legends 2

Before Use 2

Watching the Video Tutorials 2

Referring to the RoboMaster S1 Programming Guide 2

Contents

Product Prole

Introduction 4

S1 Diagram 4

Preparing 5

Modules and Functions

Using the RoboMaster App 10

Omnidirectional Chassis 13

Gimbal 17

Intelligent Controller 18

Blaster 19

Camera 21

Intelligent Battery 22

Speaker 22

S1 LED Indicator Description 26

Gamepad (Not Included) 27

Operating Your S1

Checking Before Use 29

Turning on the Battery 29

Operating the S1 Using a Mobile Device 29

Gameplay

Solo Mode 32

Battle 34

Operating the S1 Using a Gamepad 36

Using a PC and RoboMaster Windows Version 37

Lab 38

Appendix

Specications 42

Firmware Update 45

Calibrating the S1 45

Setting the PWM Ports 46

Product Prole

Introduction

The RoboMaster S1 is an educational robot inspired by the DJITM RoboMaster competition. The S1 offers comprehensive control and an immersive driving experience thanks to the omnidirectional

chassis, agile Mecanum wheels, exible gimbal, and stable, low-latency image transmission in rst person view (FPV). Users can also target objects and battle other robots with the blaster.

The body of the S1 is covered in armor, and each piece has a hit detection module that can

instantly detect physical hits and feed back to the intelligent controller. The blaster provides highlevel accuracy and stability thanks to the 2-axis gimbal while the launch trajectory light gives users

a realistic and immersive experience.

The intelligent controller is integrated with multiple systems including a video transmission system, game system, and Scratch programming system. It includes six smart modules, including line recognition, vision marker recognition, person recognition, clapping recognition, gesture recognition, and S1 robot recognition.

The S1 supports Scratch and Python programming. With DJI’s project-based tutorials, users can

gradually master programming theory and robotics knowledge.

The S1 also features Solo mode and Battle mode, where users can practice their skills and compete against others. To control the S1, the RoboMaster app can be used on a mobile device, the gamepad, or with a keyboard and mouse.

S1 Diagram

1. Chassis

2. Right-Threaded Mecanum Wheel

3. Chassis Front Armor (built-in Hit Detector)

4. Left-Threaded Mecanum Wheel

5. Chassis Left Armor

(built-in Hit Detector)

6. Chassis Rear Cover

7. Gimbal

8. Wide Infrared Unit

9. Gimbal Armor (built-in Hit Detector)

Preparing

Assembling the S1

Refer to the RoboMaster S1 Quick Start Guide.

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10. Pitch Motor

11. Yaw Motor

12. Intelligent Controller

13. microSD Slot

14. Intelligent Controller Antenna

15. Camera

16. Blaster

17. Launch Trajectory Light

18. Narrow Infrared Unit

19. Speaker

20. Chassis Right Armor

(built-in Hit Detector)

21. Chassis Motion Controller

22. Gel Bead Container

23. Container Eject Button

24. Chassis Rear Armor

(built-in Hit Detector)

25. Rear Armor Release Button

26. Intelligent Battery

27. Battery Eject Button

Powering On the S1

Follow the steps below to power on the S1:

1. Press the rear armor release button to open the chassis rear armor.

2. Install the intelligent battery into the battery compartment.

3. Press and hold the power button to turn on the battery.

4. Close the chassis rear armor.

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Downloading the RoboMaster App

A. Search for the RoboMaster app in the App Store or on Google Play or scan the QR code to

download the app on your mobile device.

B. Users can also download the RoboMaster software for Windows from the ofcial DJI website to

control the S1 with a keyboard and mouse.

https://www.dji.com/robomaster_app

Use your DJI account to log in to the RoboMaster app. The RoboMaster app supports iOS 10.0.2 or later or Android 5.0 or later. The RoboMaster app supports Windows 7 or later. Before using the Robomaster app with cellular mobile data, contact your mobile device

data provider for the latest data information.

Connecting the S1 and the App

The S1 must be connected to the RoboMaster app in order to use. Users can learn how to connect

via Wi-Fi or via a router in the Connection Mode page. Follow the prompts to connect the S1 to the

app. Refer to the Connecting section for more information.

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Initializing the S1 with the App

Activating the S1

After connecting, use your DJI account to activate the S1 in the RoboMaster app. Activation requires an internet connection.

1. Start activation.

Complete robot initialization to continue use

OnlineActivation

Connecttotheinternettoactivatetherobot andreceiveyourwarranty.

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2. Follow the prompts to complete activation.

Motor Addressing

Motor addressing is required in the app before using for the first time. Follow the prompts to complete motor addressing.

1. Start Motor Addressing.

Complete robot initialization to continue use

Online Activation

Motor Addressing

Performing addressing for all motors to ensure the robot's movement functions work normally.

Armor Addressing

Continue

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Tap the flashing icons on the left and check that

the Mecanum wheel being rotated matches the

position of the icon flashing onscreen

If the Mecanum wheel being rotated does not

match the flashing icon you tapped, perform

addressing again

If the motor is damaged, change the motor and

try again

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Use the Mecanum wheel mounting plate or

another load-bearing object to raise the chassis

until the wheels are elevated off the ground.

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beepingsound

Iftherobotdoesnotmakeabeepingsound,

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2. Lift the chassis and follow the prompts to rotate the Mecanum wheels in the order shown onscreen until all wheels have been rotated.

Motor Addressing

Lift up the chassis

Motor Addressing

Rotate Mecanum wheels three times in sequence

3. Tap

to test the Mecanum wheels one by one until all wheels have been tested.

4. Motor addressing completed.

Motor Addressing

Tap the flashing icons to test

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Use a screwdriver or other hard object and

lightly strike the center of the armor plate

When a strike is identiﬁed successfully, the

armor plate's LED will stop blinking

If the LED continues blinking after several

strikes, tap Skip

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Motor addressing is required when a motor is replaced. Open the RoboMaster app, click Settings then System, and select Motor Addressing.

Armor Addressing

Armor addressing is required in the app when using the S1 for the rst time. Follow the prompts to

complete armor addressing.

1. Start Armor Addressing.

Complete robot initialization to continue use

Online Activation

Motor Addressing

Armor Addressing

Perform addressing for the robot's armor to ensure its hit detection works normally.

Continue

2. Follow the prompts to tap on the armor plates in the order shown onscreen.

Armor Addressing

Tap on each armor plate in the order shown onscreen

Skip

3. Armor addressing completed.

Armor addressing is required when an armor module is replaced. Go to the RoboMaster app, click Settings, then System, and select Armor Addressing.

Modules and Functions

Using the RoboMaster App

With the dedicated RoboMaster app, users can access rich educational resources and several gameplay modes. The app can be used with a touchscreen or a gamepad and is available on iOS, Android, and Windows. Users on different platforms can even play together at the same time. Users can also write programs easily and apply them or share with friends instantly using the RoboMaster

app. This section uses the RoboMaster app on iOS as an example. The specic interface may vary

depending on the device used.

RoboMaster App Main Page

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1. Account

Tap to log in and log out of your account, modify your avatar, name, and gender information. An

internet connection is required in order to log in.

2. Media Library

Tap to view videos and photos.

3. Guide

a. Product Support: Tap to enter the ofcial DJI product support page. b. Maintenance Support: Tap to enter the ofcial DJI Repair Center page. c. User Manuals: Tap to enter the ofcial DJI user manual download page. d. Vision Markers: Tap to enter the ofcial Vision Marker download page. e. Online Support: Tap to talk to the ofcial RoboMaster Series Online Assistance service. f. Feedback: Tap to ll out a feedback form.

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Wi-Fi

Settings

Wi-Fi

Other…

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CHOOSE A NETWORK…

Go to the Settings and connect to Wi-Fi.

4. Connect

The S1 must be connected with the app. Tap to see a guide on how to connect via Wi-Fi or

router.

Connection via Wi-Fi

Users can enter both Solo and Battle mode when connecting via Wi-Fi. Follow the steps below to connect:

(1). Power on the S1 and slide the mode switch on the intelligent controller to

(2). Run the RoboMaster app, go to Wi-Fi settings on the mobile device, select the Wi-Fi name

(RMS1-XXXXXX) shown on the sticker on the body of the S1, and enter the password. The

default password is 12341234.

(3). Wait for the S1 and the app to connect. The S1 will emit a sound once connected.

Reseting the Password

Make sure the mode switch on the intelligent controller is slid to the Connection via Wi-Fi position, and press and hold the connect button for ve seconds to reset the password.

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ConnecttoaroutertogenerateaQRcode

SwitchtoConnectionviaRoutermodeand

presstheconnectbutton.Afterscanning

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routerautomatically.

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Wi-Fi

Connection via Router

Users can enter both Solo and Battle mode when connecting via router.

Follow the steps below to connect:

(1). Power on the S1, and slide the mode switch on the intelligent controller to

(2). Open the RoboMaster app, go to Wi-Fi settings on the mobile device, connect to a router,

and input the Wi-Fi password of the router to generate a QR code.

Switch

(3). Press the connect button on the intelligent controller and use the camera of the S1 to scan

the QR code. The S1 will connect to the router automatically.

5. Settings

Robot, Connect, Display, Control, and System can be found in the Settings page.

a. Robot

Users can check the status of each individual component of the S1. When a component is abnormal, the corresponding part will be displayed in red with more detailed information provided on the right side of the screen.

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b. Connect

Displays the connection status of the S1. When connected, users can also check the Channel

Display, Wi-Fi Name, Wi-Fi Password, and also modify Wi-Fi information.

c. Display

Users can set the LED Display Color, FPV Hit Point Bar, FPV Screen Adaptation, FPV Gimbal

Angle Readout, Video Resolution, Anti-Flickering, and 3D Quality.

d. Control

Users can set the Speed, Firing Mode, Sight Type, Sight Calibration, Control Mode, Control Sensitivity, Gimbal Gyro Control, Gyro Sensitivity, and Vibration.

e. System

The following can be found under System settings:

Check App Version and set App Language. Set Voice Language and Robot Volume. Perform Firmware Update, check Firmware Downloaded, and Firmware Version. Perform Armor Addressing, Motor Addressing, and Gimbal and Chassis Calibration. Replay Beginner Guide. Check SD Card Space Remaining and perform Format SD Card. Enable GPS Information, DJI Device Information, DJI Product Improvement, and read Terms of

Use.

6. Solo

Tap to enter Solo mode. Users can connect either via Wi-Fi or router. Refer to the Gameplay

section for more information.

7. Battle

Tap to enter Battle mode. Users can connect either via Wi-Fi or router. When using multiple S1s,

users must connect via the same router. Refer to the Gameplay section for more information.

8. Lab

Road to Mastery: Road to Mastery offers project-based courses that enhance users’ understanding of programming languages, from robotics applications to AI technology, with different projects for

both beginners and experts.

DIY Programming: Both Scratch and Python are available for programming.

RoboAcademy: RoboAcademy offers a curriculum of videos and programming guides. In-depth videos introduce robotics in simple but fascinating ways, giving users insightful and relevant scientic

knowledge. The RoboMaster S1 Programming Guide offers detailed explanations of various blocks and modules, making it easier for users to understand the fundamentals of S1 programming.

Omnidirectional Chassis

Introduction

The S1 chassis is an omnidirectional motion platform based on the Mecanum wheels, which can be used to move forward, traverse, skew, rotate, or a combination of movements at once.

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Avoid crashing into any objects at high speed.

Motion Controller

Overview

The motion controller is the core module for the S1 chassis movement, providing a rich external module interface for video transmission and connecting the gimbal, battery, armor, and motors. It also integrates an omnidirectional wheel motion control algorithm, power management system, motor management system, and a chassis management system.

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1. CAN Bus Port

CAN Bus port used for armor module connection.

2. Power Port

Power port used for intelligent battery connection. Note that this interface contains the battery

management system. Avoid unplugging the power port unless necessary.

3. M BUS Port

Motor port used for motor connection.

4. CAN BUS Port

Gimbal port used for gimbal connection.

5. Micro USB Port

Reserved port.

6. UART Port

Reserved port.

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7. PWM Output Port

The S1 motion controller enables the duty cycle to be set through the Scratch or Python program

using the PWM output port.

8. S-Bus Port

Reserved port.

9. M0 Port

Reserved port.

10. LED indicator

Used to indicate the status of the S1 motion controller.

LED indicator Motion controller status

Blinks blue slowly

Blinks yellow slowly

Blinks green quickly

Blinks red quickly

Solid yellow

Solid white

Blinks red, green, and blue alternatively

Blinks red slowly

* Stop mode warning prompts will display in the app, go to Settings then System to check the

corresponding error.

Working normally

Running autonomous program

IMU calibration successful

IMU calibration failed

IMU is calibrating

Firmware updating

No attitude information input

Stop Mode*

Stop mode may occur in the following situations:

a. Motion controller is disconnected from or cannot

communicate with motor.

b. S1 cannot move due to the motor hardware

abnormality.

c. Motion controller cannot communicate with the

gimbal.

d. Motion controller cannot communicate with the

remote controller. e. Abnormal motion controller attitude. f. Motion controller cannot communicate with the

battery.

Connect the black and orange cables to the ports of the corresponding color. Make sure the motion controller is properly installed before use and the screws on the

chassis rear cover are locked.

After each reinstallation of the motion controller, calibrate the S1 if prompted to do so in the

RoboMaster app. Refer to the Gimbal and Chassis Calibration section for more information.

To avoid dislodging the motion controller when removing the rear chassis cover, lift the cover

carefully before removing.

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