Your Robo Bridge package contains three items:
Robo Bridge
USB-C to USB-A cable to provide power to the Bridge.
Reference sticker for the back of the Bridge.
For Winter 2024 Bridge users:
You will need to update your Bridge firmware to Version 1.0 before beginning. Visit the Wired Update page here and follow the instructions.
You will need the name and password for your school’s Wi-Fi network. You will connect the Bridge to this network to provide it with internet access.
We recommend that you set up one Bridge at a time. When plugged in for the first time, each Bridge will broadcast an identically-named Wi-Fi network (Robo-Bridge-Config) used for the setup process.
Click on the arrows or swipe to see Bridge setup steps.
When a Main Block is turned on, it automatically searches for and connects to a Bridge if one is available. You can tell a Main Block is connected to a Bridge when its lights flash in this pattern: middle two on & outer two off → outer two on & middle two off. When multiple Bridge signals are available, a Main Block will connect to the Bridge with the strongest signal.
In schools with multiple Bridges, placement is very important to make sure Main Blocks connect to the correct Bridge while in use. Read these tips and take them under consideration while setting up multiple Bridges:
If multiple Bridges are being used in adjacent classrooms or across a hallway, place the Bridges as far away from each other and the other classroom as possible. It may be necessary to turn on Main Blocks next to the classroom’s Bridge to ensure they connect to the right bridge before use. If Main Blocks have difficulty consistently selecting the correct Bridge, it means the signal strength of these Bridges are not considerably different enough and you could serve these classrooms with one centrally-placed Bridge.
If multiple Bridges are being used in adjacent classrooms or across a hallway, place the Bridges as far away from each other and the other classroom as possible. It may be necessary to turn on Main Blocks next to the classroom’s Bridge to ensure they connect to the right bridge before use. If Main Blocks have difficulty consistently selecting the correct Bridge, it means the signal strength of these Bridges are not considerably different enough and you could serve these classrooms with one centrally-placed Bridge.
If Robo is used in an open-concept school area with multiple classrooms actively working in one space, a single Bridge can serve the entire area.