After unboxing and setting up your EarthRover, the next step is to activate it to start driving. Follow these instructions to activate and register your EarthRover Zero, Mini, or Mini+.
1. Turn on your EarthRover
Make sure your EarthRover is charged. To turn it on or off, press and hold the power button for about 5–8 seconds.
2. Insert a SIM card
💡 Note:
The EarthRover does not come with a SIM card.
You can use a new or existing SIM, as long as it has an active data plan.
If your SIM card has a PIN lock, remove it first. The bot cannot use mobile data if the SIM is locked.
3. Locate the QR Code
For EarthRover Zero: The QR code is usually placed on the head.
For EarthRover Mini / Mini+: The QR code is located on the back of the bot.
4. Scan the QR Code
Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code. This will open a support chat with our Discord bot. (📱 Log in to your Discord account on your phone.) You will be redirected to the FrodoBots Discord server, specifically to the Activate Your Bot channel.
5. Activate your EarthRover
On⚡╏activate-your-bot channel on Discord, click Let’s Begin to start the activation.
A new thread will open. Click Go to Thread.
Inside the thread, click Enter Activation Code and type your bot's 3-word code (e.g., Amp Gene Clue). This step links your Discord account to the bot.
IMPORTANT: Only the connected account will be able to drive and manage that bot.
Click I’m Ready to Connect. Make sure a SIM card with a data plan is already inserted before this step.
Bot Connection Indicators:
EarthRover Zero: The light will stop blinking once connected.
Mini / Mini+: The 4G light will turn solid green when connected.
IMPORTANT: If your bot doesn’t connect to 4G, check this troubleshooting guide or click Live Help on the Discord thread to get live support from our team.
6. Confirm Connection and Activate on Desktop
Once your bot is connected, click It’s Connected on the Discord thread. You’ll now proceed with desktop activation:
On your computer, go to https://rovers.frodobots.com/activate. Log in using the same Discord account you used in the earlier steps.
On the activation page, you’ll see your bot name/activation code listed.
Tick the checkbox beside it, then click Confirm.
Note: If you see a message saying You have No FrodoBot to Activate, double-check that you're logged into the correct Discord account.
7. Set Up Controls and Start Driving
After confirming, choose your preferred control option: Keyboard, Game Controller, or Gaming Wheel.
Once selected, you’ll be able to test drive your bot.
After successful activation, your bot will appear on your dashboard homepage, like the below:
Upon successful activation, your FrodoBot Owner NFT will be minted directly into your in-app wallet.
✅ Next Step
Now that your bot is activated, you're ready to drive! 👉 Learn how to start a personal drive.
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