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Sphero API is a set of tools to enable developers to build apps for the Sphero robotic ball.

Sphero API is a set of tools provided by http://www.gosphero.com/ to enable developers to build apps for the Sphero robotic ball.

More information about the API can be found on the developer site:

http://developer.sphero.com/

Where you will find multiple downloads for various platforms and instructions for installing / using them.

Here are some links to help you get started with Sphero.

  • iOS SDK - https://github.com/orbotix/Sphero-iOS-SDK
  • Android SDK - https://github.com/orbotix/Sphero-Android-SDK
  • Unity Plugin - http://u3d.as/content/orbotix-inc-/sphero-unity-plugin/4co
  • Developer Resources - https://github.com/orbotix/DeveloperResources
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    Sphero API - Access while charging in cradle?

    Is there any way to access the sphero while it is charging in its cradle? I'm looking to pass information to it but still have it cradled and charging (ie, change colors throughout the day without draining the battery). Thanks!
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    How to structure viewmodels with MVVMCross

    I’m taking the first steps into the MvvmCross framework and I’m trying to decide the best approach in terms of project and classes structure. My biggest concern now is to decide how should I organize my viewmodels in order to share data between…
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    Can Sphero detect objects without bumping into them?

    Does Sphero have any sensors that can help it detect obstacles before actually colliding with them? Something like an infrared sensor, or anything that can be used as "eyes" for the Sphero. One use-case for this is to program Sphero to follow moving…
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    How to start developing an Sphero-Ball Windows Application in C#?

    I have a Sphero 2.0 ball. What do I need to connect it to Windows 7 and to start developing applications for the ball (preferably in C#). I tried to connect it via Bluetooth. While "pairing" the ball, it started to blink in red, green, violet. But…
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    Unofficial SDKs - Access Sphero while charging?

    I would like to access Sphero while charging with the node.js SDK. This functionality is included in Official Android and iOS SDK (SO), but not in any of unofficial SDK (based on my knowledge and research). Is there any way to do it ? It would…
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    Are there any SDKs to control Sphero Mini?

    Recently I got Sphero Mini, and am looking for SDKs/Libraries to control it via scripts. (I don't have any program language preference.) I looked into developer documents and Orbotix's github, but looks like all existing libraries does not support…
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    Sphero connect on Mac issue

    I recently bought Sphero 2.0 and playing with it on iPad with no problems. Now I want try to develop some apps with Mac SDK however I am not able to connect my Sphero with my Mac Mini 2012 nor Macbook Pro 2013 Retina. I open Bluetooth settings, I…
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    Sphero: How to make it move a given length

    I want to make the sphero move a given amount of centimeters ahead but so far i have not managed to get anything to work properly This is the code i have now: EditText distanceText = (EditText) findViewById(R.id.distanceText); int inputMSec =…
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    Is there a more accurate way to detect ball to ball collisions with Sphero API?

    I'm writing a game for sphero, the robotic ball (having issues with their forums, can't seem to ask a question). I'm trying to do ball to ball collision detection for 2 or more players. first of all the they give a sample here:…
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    Cocos2d-iphone - Sphero Integration

    I'm trying to connect a Sphero to a Cocos2d game I'm building. Sphero has some good documentation and examples, and I can run the sample code. I started with a cocos2d project and added the Sphero frameworks. I am not able to get a basic command…
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    How to control a Sphero Original, e.g. using Micropython?

    I recently got a used Sphero robot (as far as I can tell a "Sphero Original" since it doesn't have any other version information), and intended to experiment with it with my children. Unfortunately, as far as I could find out, all the official…
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    Issue validating App using Sphero SDK in Xcode 7.1 beta (7B75)

    I'm having an issue validating an iOS 9 app (via the Organizer window) in Xcode 7.1 beta (7B75) that links to the latest RobotKit and RobotUIKit frameworks available from the Sphero Developer site. The validation fails with a message, and here's…
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    How does Sphero calculate velocity?

    Sphero, a product of Orbotix, has the ability to calculate its velocity. How does it do this? Is it via rotations of the orb, or does it have another internal component which can derive its velocity? NOTE: it can separate it into x and y vector…
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    Sphero with iOS 7

    I'm having trouble with Sphero and iOS 7. Like it said to on the quick start guide, since the 1.6 release notes which were supposed to have instructions for starting a new project did not have said instructions, I used the "integrate into an…
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    Sphero Chromo functionality

    I'm trying to get my Sphero to lock in place like it does when used as a controller in the Sphero "Chromo" app on iTunes. It locks the internals in place and uses gyroscope readings, but I cannot figure out how to get it to stay in place. Windows…
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