You can control an EarthRover locally using your mobile phone, even without an internet connection. This method connects your phone directly to the bot’s built-in Wi-Fi network.
How to Control the Bot
Connect your phone to the bot’s Wi-Fi network
Look for a network name like
frodobot_ppwin your Wi-Fi settingsConnect to it
Open your mobile browser
Enter
192.168.11.1in the address barLoad the page
Open the Driving controls
Tap the menu (☰) in the upper-left corner
Select Driving
Control the Bot
From the Driving page, you can control the bot using the on-screen joystick and controls.
Driving with the Touchscreen
The blue dot on the screen acts as a virtual joystick
Drag the blue dot up to move the bot forward
Drag it down to move the bot backward
Drag it left or right to turn the bot
Hold the blue dot in position to keep the bot moving
Release the blue dot to stop the bot
Other Controls
Turn the lamp on or off
Run Auto Test – the bot will drive on its own
⚠️Auto Test causes the bot to move automatically. Make sure the area is clear before using it.
Switch the fan on or off
⚠️The fan is for factory testing only. Do NOT enable it during normal use.
Important Notes
This control method works without Wi-Fi or 4G internet
Control is limited to basic movement and hardware functions
This mode is for local operation only and does not support missions or scoring
If the Menu Looks Different
If the menu layout looks different from what’s described above, your robot is likely running an older firmware version.
To request an update:
Fill out the firmware update request form
The team will schedule a time with you to power on the bot
Firmware updates are done remotely
After the update is complete, repeat the steps above.
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