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    About Wireless Controller Mini

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    Safety instructions

    • To prevent electric shock, fire, or damage to the product, do not disassemble, modify, or repair this product without authorization.
    • Do not use or store this product in environments with high temperatures, humidity, or corrosive gases.
    • This product contains battery components. Do not throw it into fire or cause a short circuit, as this may lead to explosions or other hazards. If the battery shows signs of damage, deformation, overheating, unusual odor, discoloration, or other abnormalities, stop using it immediately and contact our customer service team.
    • To clean this product, gently wipe its surface using a clean, soft, and dry cloth. Do not wash the product with water or immerse it in liquid, as this may cause damage.
    • This product contains small parts. Keep it away from kids to prevent accidental ingestion.

       

    Product structure

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    1. D-pad buttons
    2. Buttons X/Y/A/B
    3. Reconnection button
    4. － button
    5. ＋ button
    6. USB port
    7. L/L2 button
    8. R/R2 button
    9. Reset hole
    10. Mode switch
    11. LED indicator
    12. Pairing button

       

    Operation guide

    First use

    1. Connect CyberPi to your computer using a USB Type-C cable. Open mBlock 5 and update the firmware of CyberPi to the latest version (recommended version: 44.01.015 or higher).
    2. Put CyberPi into controller pairing mode.

    (1) On mBlock 5, open the "Extension Center".

    Open extension center.jpg

    (2) Add "Wireless controller mini".

    Add Wireless Controller Mini extension.jpg

    (3) Run a "(MakeX controller) Bluetooth pairing" program.

    Note: If no "(MakeX controller) Bluetooth pairing" program is run, the system will default to using the Makeblock Controller mode.

    1. Press the pairing button on the controller to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. During the pairing process, the LED indicator on the controller will blink rapidly. When pairing is successful, the LED indicator will remain solid.
    Press pairing button.png

    Note: When using Wireless Controller Mini again, Press the reconnection button Reconnection button.jpg on the controller to power it on. The controller will automatically connect to CyberPi. During the connection process, the LED indicator will blink slowly. After a successful connection, the LED indicator will remain solid.

     

    Mode selection

    Use the mode switch on the controller to select one of the following three modes.
    Mode selection.png
    M1: Button mode
    The controller transmits only button inputs and does not send gyroscope data. This mode is suitable for button-based operations, such as remote control and menu navigation.
    M2: Gyroscope mode
    The controller transmits only gyroscope data and does not respond to button inputs. This mode is suitable for scenarios that require sensor data, such as motion sensing and posture control.
    M3: Hybrid mode
    The controller transmits button inputs and gyroscope data simultaneously. This mode is suitable for scenarios that require control operations and motion sensing.

     

    Shutdown

    Press the pairing button on the controller to power it off. After shutdown, the LED indicator turns off.

     

    Gyroscope calibration

    When the controller is powered off, place it flat, then press the reconnection button Reconnection button.jpg and the ＋ button simultaneously. The controller will enter gyroscope calibration mode.

     

    Sleep mode

    The controller will automatically enter sleep mode in the following situations:
    • Bluetooth pairing is not completed within 1 minute after powering on.
    • During reconnection, a connection with the CyberPi is not established within 1 minute.
    • After successful Bluetooth pairing, the controller is not used within 15 minutes.

     

    Charging

    Use a Type-C cable to connect the controller to a charging device through the USB port on the controller. During charging, the LED indicator on the controller will blink slowly. When charging is complete, the LED indicator will remain solid.

     

    Low battery warning
    After the controller is successfully connected to CyberPi, if the LED indicator blinks, it indicates that the controller’s battery is low and needs to be charged.

     

    Controller firmware update

    1. Connect the controller to your computer using a USB Type-C cable.

    Note: During the controller firmware update process, ensure that Wireless Controller Mini is disconnected from CyberPi or any other devices. Otherwise, the update may fail.

    1. Download and open the update program [MakeX_Controller_UPDATE_Vx.x.exe] we provide.
    2. Select the "Start" button on the program interface and wait for the update to complete.
    Start button.jpg

     

    Specifications

    Operating voltage: DC 3.7 V
    Operating current: 9.8 mA
    Sleep current: < 5 μA
    Charging voltage: DC 5 V
    Charging current: 500 mA
    Bluetooth transmission distance: ≤ 8 m
    Frequency band range: 2402 ‒ 2480 Mhz
    Antenna gain: 1 dBi
    Battery capacity: 180 mAh
    Operating temperature: 0 ‒ 40℃
    Standby time: Up to 30 days on full charge
     

    Technical support

    For technical support, contact us at service@makeblock.com.
     
     
     
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