USER MANUAL
ASSORTMENT NO.: 0820
ITEM NO.: 0821 / 0825
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing MiP™ by WowWee™!
Meet MiP™, your new gesture tracking, self-balancing robotic companion! Out the box, MiP™
is packed with features and personality. MiP™ loves to follow your hand around and balance
things on its tray accessory. Take control, interact and play with MiP™ through Gesture Sense™
technology or a Bluetooth
Take a few minutes to look through this user manual and get MiP™ working.
NOTE: When using MiP™, adult supervision is required, especially when changing the batteries.
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Low Energy (BLE) enabled mobile device.
1 x Tray
1 x Display Stand
1 x MiP™
Please note the following when operating MiP™:
• Do not immerse MiP™ or any parts in water or any other form of liquid.
• Do not drop, throw, or kick MiP™ as this may damage mechanical functions.
• Do not allow the robot to roam freely or leave unattended near edges from which MiP™
could fall.
• 1 x User Manual
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BATTERY INFORMATION
Installing or changing batteries in MiP™:
1. To change the batteries, carefully lay MiP™ on its front. Do not place MiP™ where it could
easily fall. MiP™ requires 4 x “AAA” size alkaline batteries (not included).
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included) remove the screws on the battery compartment
cover located on the back of the robot.
3. Insert the batteries according to the diagram. Ensure that the positive and negative polarities
match the illustrations inside the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten screws using the screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, di erent types
of batteries
•
• Do not use Rechargeable batteries
• Please respect the correct polarity, (+) and (-).
• Do not tr y to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not throw batteries into re.
• Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at
the same time.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Batteries should be replaced by adults.
• Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be
played with for some time.
LOW BATTERY INDICATORS:
When the batteries grow weak, MiP™ will move very slowly and easily fall down while moving
or turning. When this occurs, power OFF and replace all batteries.
MiP™ Battery Diagram/Installation
NOTE: You will know when MiP™’s batteries are nearly depleted because it will make a low
battery indication sound and then power o . You can also see current battery levels via the
MiP™ App.
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MiP™ OVERVIEW
FRONT
Microphone
IR Sensor
IR Transmitters
Poseable Arms
Tray Slot (For
inserting tray)
Wheels
LED Eyes
LED Mode
Indicator
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MiP™ OVERVIEW
BACK
Battery
Compartment
Stand
Power Switch
Speaker
Stand Slot
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GETTING STARTED
BASIC COMMANDS – ALL MODES
(1) With the batteries inserted, locate the power switch
on its back and activate MiP™ by toggling it to ON.
(2) Carefully place MiP™ upright on its wheels on a at
and smooth surface, away from edges and obstacles.
On successful balancing, you should feel traction in its
wheels. At this point, let go and MiP™ will stand on its
own with slight movements to correct its balance.
MiP™ has several di erent modes that can be activated. Along with its own
unique vocabulary, MiP™ will make a wide range of sounds to express itself
regarding its current action, mode, or input received. To access the di erent
modes, pick MiP™ up and turn its right or left wheel. The LED Mode Indicator
will change color to indicate its current mode. Note that these modes are in a
xed order, therefore, you can turn the wheel clockwise or counter-clockwise
to go up and down the list of modes.
Mode LED Mode Indicator Color
MiP™ BLUE (Default)
Stack PINK
Cage WHITE
Tricks RED
Roam YELLOW
Dance TURQUOISE
Tracking ORANGE
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O - On
Mode Selection
Sound Detection
Various MiP™ actions can be performed by clapping, which will activate its sound detection.
For instance, to have MiP™ repeat a Trick Mode routine, you can clap twice.
Stop/Cancel
You can cancel any action MiP™ is currently performing by picking it up and tilting, then placing
MiP™ back down vertically. To reactivate the mode/action MiP™ was performing prior to the
Stop/Cancel command, clap twice.
Falling
Should MiP™ fall, it will make a sad sound. To get moving again, place it upright and it will start
balancing then wait for new commands, whilst in its previous mode.
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MODES
MODES
P AND STACK MODES
Mi
MiP™ Mode (Default)
The default mode MiP™ is in, upon start up. In this mode, MiP™ will detect hand gestures,
responds to claps and shakes.
Hand Gesture Control - Forward
Guide MiP™ forward by holding your hand in front of MiP™, then dip and pull your hand away from
MiP™ to steer it forward.
Hand Gesture Control – Backward
Guide MiP™ backwards by holding your hand in front of MiP™, then dip and push your hand towards
MiP™ to steer it backwards.
Hand Gesture Control – Left/Right
Turn MiP™ by swiping your hand in front of MiP™ in the direction that you want it to turn.
Hand Gesture Control - Stop
Stop MiP™ from moving forward by placing your hand in front of it.
Hand Gesture Control
Forward
Hand Gesture Control
Backward
Hand Gesture Control
Left/Right
Stack Mode (Pink)
For this mode, rst attach the tray accessory to MiP™ as shown in the
diagram. Carefully place MiP™ on a large, at surface and let it balance.
MiP™ will now start a countdown! You will have only a few seconds to stack
a heavy object or many light objects on top of the tray. If it can balance
correctly, MiP™ will add additional time for you to stack. If you fail to reset
the timer and the clock runs out, MiP™ spins around, tossing all the stacked
items o the tray. See how much you can stack before the time runs out!
If you want to stack without the timer, use the Stop/Cancel command (pg 5).
After MiP™ has started balancing, you are free to stack as much as you
want without a time limit. To reactivate the timer, clap twice.
NOTE: Do not place open liquid containers on the tray.
Do not place anything too heavy on the tray.
Hand Gesture Control
Stop
Stacking Tray
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MODES
CAGE AND TRICK MODES
Cage Mode (White)
Stop MiP™ from escaping your clutches by cutting o its escape routes. Place your hand in front
of MiP’s eyes to block its path (Hand Gesture Control - Stop). MiP™ will move faster as the game
progresses. MiP™ will make victory sounds if it is able to escape. To restart the game, clap twice.
Trick Mode (Red)
Using hand gesture controls, you can have MiP™ memorize up to 50 separate movements that
you command. To do so:
1. Select Tricks Mode, then place MiP™ on a large at surface and let it balance.
2. Wait for MiP™’s LED Mode Indicator to ash RED, then give a hand gesture command. To
indicate it has ‘read’ the command, MiP™ will say “OK” and its eyes will light up indicating
command has been entered.
3. Continue adding additional commands up the limit of 50.
4. To execute the trick, clap twice. MiP™ will repeat the most recent series of commands
programmed.
To enter a new series of commands, quickly clap three times. Alternatively, you can also change
the mode, then repeat step 1. MiP™ is now ready to learn a new routine.
RED
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TRICK: You can also use this method to deliver objects to people as well. Follow steps 1-3, then
pick MiP™ up and attach the tray accessory. Place MiP™ down so it is balancing, then
place the object you want to deliver on the tray. Clap twice to execute the command.
OK!
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SLEEP MODE
MODES
ROAM, DANCE, AND SLEEP MODES
Roam Mode (Yellow)
MiP™ will explore its environment and roam freely. It will acknowledge obstacles that it can see
with its IR Sensors, stop and turn away from them. MiP™ will exit Roam Mode after three minutes
or if it falls. Should MiP™ get stuck on a small obstacle below its IR Sensor and is not repositioned
by you, MiP™ will exit the mode.
Object detection
As MiP™ moves around, it will detect objects in range, directly in front of it. Upon detection,
make a sound, turn and drive in another direction. Note that MiP™ does not have edge detection, so do
not allow it to roam freely in an area with edges from which it could fall.
NOTE: MiP™ cannot detect obstacles below the range of its IR Sensor (located above the eyes),
to the side, or from behind.
Dance Mode - (Turquoise)
MiP™ will perform dance routines by moving around and dancing to music.
NOTE: MiP™ moves around during dance routines. Ensure the surrounding area is free from
obstacles and edges.
Track Mode - (Orange)
MiP™ will track and follow your hand gestures. Hold your hand in front of MiP™ until it makes a
low beep tracking sound then guide MiP™ around by moving your hand slowly in any direction.
MiP™ will track forwards, backwards, left and right movements. Note: MiP™ is more accurate
at tracking slower movements.
MiP™ will
If MiP™ is left for approximately 10 minutes, it will enter Sleep Mode after making a sound. The
LED Mood Indicator will turn o along with object detection, and the unit will no longer balance
and drop to a prone position.
To wake MiP™ from Sleep Mode, turn it OFF for 10 seconds and then ON again using the Power
Switch located on the back.
NOTE: If you are done playing with MiP™, turn it o using the power switch located on the back.
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APP FUNCTIONALITY
AND
APP FUNCTIONALITY
Q&A AND PRODUCT SUPPORT
Q & A
MiP™ is equipped with BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy) connectivity and can interact wirelessly with an
iPhone® 4s and above, iPod touch® Gen 5 or above, iPad® 3 or above, iPad Air™, or select Android™
BLE enabled devices. Apple® devices must be running iOS 7 or above. Android™ devices must be
running Android™ 4.3 BLE or above.
Using the App, you can access a wider range of behaviors, moods and games, or have MiP™ dance
to songs on your device.
NOTE: MiP™ does not have object detection when controlled via the App.
Downloading the App
For iPhone and iPod touch:
Go to the App Store and search for
MiP App. Alternatively, open a
browser and use the following link:
appstore.com/mipapp. Then, click
download.
For Android:
Go to the Google Play Store and search for MiP
App. Then, click download.
Connecting to MiP™ with your device
To connect MiP™ with your device:
1. Turn MiP™ On as instructed in Getting
Started (pg 5).
2. Open the MiP™ App on your device.
3. The App will bring up your MiP™’s ID in a
list of available devices.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to augment
MiP™’s behavior, moods and games.
If you are experiencing di culties with MiP™, use this troubleshooting guide or visit
www.wowweezone.com for further support.
Q: My MiP™ is not responding to my hand gesture commands…
A: Make sure you are giving gestures in front of MiP™s IR Sensors, located above its eyes. Note
that MiP™ cannot detect hand gestures from the side or from behind.
Q: My MiP™ has trouble performing turns and is moving too slowly…
A: Make sure there is no dirt or bers trapped around the wheels. If there is, carefully remove the
debris (adult supervision required). If MiP™ still moves slowly, try replacing the 4 x “AAA” size
alkaline batteries.
Q: My MiP™ cannot detect objects and obstacles...
A: Try resetting MiP™ by turning it O for a few seconds and then On again using the power
switch located on the back. Note that MiP™’s IR Sensors are based on re ection. It can see
highly re ective surfaces, such as white walls or mirrors more easily and from greater distances
than matte or black surfaces.
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CAUTION
Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular Installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to tr y and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help
This Device complies with Part 15 pf the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING! This equipment may experience di culty and/or memory loss when subjected to any electrostatic discharge,radio
frequency interference, or sudden power surge/interruption. The user is encouraged to reset the equipment should any of these occur.
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