CircuitMess Butter Bot FAQ
What features does the CircuitMess Butter Bot have?
Butter Bot is an official Rick and Morty AI desktop robot. It features advanced AI face recognition to identify its owner, voice synthesis to talk back, and autonomous wandering modes. It also includes a camera for live video streaming (FPV) and voice control capabilities to interact with your environment.
Does the Butter Bot come pre-assembled or is it a DIY kit?
The Butter Bot robot unit comes fully pre-assembled and ready to use out of the box. However, the kit includes a set of DIY expansion modules and a controller that allow you to customize the hardware, making it a perfect blend of a ready-to-run gadget and a maker experience.
What expansion modules are included with Butter Bot?
The kit includes 6 "Hot-Swap" expansion modules that instantly upgrade the robot's abilities: a Gas Sensor (air quality), Motion Sensor (security), LED Module (light shows), Temperature & Humidity Sensor, IR Blaster (TV control), and a Perf Board for custom electronics projects.
How does Butter Bot connect to my smartphone?
Butter Bot connects to both iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth. Once paired, it acts as a smart assistant: it can read your push notifications aloud, check your phone's battery status, and control music playback (play/pause/skip) using voice commands.
Can I program the Butter Bot?
Yes! Butter Bot is built on open-source hardware and software. Beginners can use CircuitBlocks (a visual block-based coding interface) to customize its behavior, voice lines, and reactions. Advanced users can dive into C++ to modify the AI and firmware directly.
How do I control the Butter Bot?
You can control Butter Bot in three ways: 1) Using voice commands (e.g., "Pass the butter"), 2) Using the included physical Remote Controller which features a live video feed screen, joystick, and action buttons, or 3) Through autonomous mode where it explores on its own.
What type of batteries does Butter Bot use?
The main Butter Bot robot has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges via a standard USB-C cable (included). The separate Remote Controller requires 3x AA alkaline batteries, which are not included in the box.