Boxy Robot

Overview

Boxy Robot, part of the ICBlocks series, integrates four main functions: controller logic control, actuator logic control, screen-free coding, and Bluetooth handle remote control.

Structure

No.

Name

Description

①

Power Button

Press and hold the power button for 2s to turn the Boxy Robot on/off.

②

Battery Indicator

Battery Status:
1. Charging State
a. Charging: A single indicator light flashes.
b. Fully Charged: All four indicator lights remain on.
2. Operating State
1. Full Battery: All four indicator lights remain on.
2. Low Battery Warning: A single indicator light flashes while the others are off, indicating low battery.

③

Orange Magnetic Ports

Two orange magnetic ports (“+” and “-”) are available. In logic control mode, orange ports pair with corresponding blue ports.

④

Orange Status Indicator

Introduction：
1. Port Type Indicator:
The orange status light indicates that the port supports connection to orange sensor blocks.
2. Block Recognition Indicator:
+ When an orange magnetic port successfully recognizes an orange sensor block, the status light will flash briefly.
+ If the block is not successfully recognized, the status light will remain off.
3. Bluetooth Connection Indicator:
When the Boxy Robot successfully establishes a Bluetooth connection with the coding board or the ICrobot multifunctional Bluetooth handle, the orange status light will switch to blue, indicating that the Bluetooth connection is established.

⑤

Blue Magnetic Ports

Two blue magnetic ports (“+” and “-”) are available. In logic control mode, blue ports pair with corresponding orange ports.

⑥

Blue Status Indicator

Introduction：
1. Port Type:
Lights up to indicate compatibility with blue actuator blocks.
2. Block Recognition：
When a blue magnetic port successfully recognizes a blue actuator block, the status light will flash briefly. If the block is not successfully identified, the indicator is not flashing.

⑦

Power Output Axle Connector

Equipped with two built-in geared motors. The connectors are compatible with ICBlocks long or short axles and LEGO DUPLO axle components.

⑧

USB-C Port

Used for charging and firmware upgrades.

⑨

Building Structure

Compatible with LEGO DUPLO large-brick building blocks.

⑩

Label Area

Provides space for attaching Bluetooth pairing labels for the controller and programming remote.

Specifications

Item

Description

Name

ICBlocks-Boxy Robot

Code

B0010002

Dimensions

70 × 64 × 52.5 mm

Weight

146 g

Material

ABS

Main Board/Chip

STM32F103C8T6

Connectivity

BLE4.2/USB-C

Charging Input

5V/1A

Battery Capacity

1500mAh（LiPo）

Battery Life

4 h

Coding Support

Screen-free Coding

Sensor Magnetic Ports

2

Actuator Magnetic Ports

2

Building Compatibility

LEGO DUPLO

Age

3+

Usage Instructions

The Boxy Robot serves as the core control hub for the ICBlocks series, offering diverse functionalities to meet a variety of robotic operation needs.

Mode

Description

Example

Controller Logic Control

The Boxy Robot is directly connected to the sensor, and the logic control function of the Boxy Robot is realized through the input. The data feedback from the sensors drives the robot to perform the corresponding action.

External Sensor Control

The Boxy Robot supports the precise control of the sensor to the actuator through logic control.

Screen-free Coding

The Boxy Robot is paired with the coding board control via Bluetooth to support screen-free coding operation. Users can directly use the coding board control to design and run the control program.

Bluetooth Handle Remote Control

The Boxy Robot is connected with the ICrobot multi-function handle through Bluetooth to easily realize accurate remote operation.

Firmware Upgrade

Please click the link to view the detailed steps to perform a firmware upgrade.

Boxy Robot Firmware Upgrade Tutorial Link