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Sphero Ollie Darkside App Controlled Robot

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  • App-controlled robot with a tough polycarbonate shell that will travel up to 6.3 m/s (20.6 f/s, 14 mph)
  • Bluetooth SMART instant connection (100 foot range)
  • USB charging cable provides over an hour of gameplay
  • 2 Nubby Tires, 2 Turbo Tires, 2 Prime Hubs, 2 Flux Hubs for all terrain options and tricks
  • Free iOS & Android compatible apps give you the power to control - speed, acceleration, turn radius and glowing LED

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Robots for Kids

Sphero Darkside App-Controlled Robot

The future of app-enabled robotic racing.

remote control robot

Meet Darkside

An electrical beast that draws its energy from unrestrained competition and reckless abandonment

Devious. Defiant. Diabolical. Dangerous. Command this app-enabled robot with these forces to unleash its unrivaled power. But take heed – the Darkside will overpower anything standing in the way of victory – including its master. You have been warned.

We built Darkside for those who would rather lead than follow

In this electronic age, we are determined to prove that an electric motor can capture the thrill of speed. Darkside's durable shell means you don’t have to worry about crashing and built-in LEDs with customizable settings let you drive at night.

This machine tops out at 14 mph – faster than you can run

Equip Darkside with grip tires for off-road traction or remove them to drift on smooth surfaces.

Tech Specs

  • Capable of rolling speeds up to 7 feet per second. That’s faster than you
  • Bluetooth SMART instant connection (100 foot range)
  • USB charging cable (over 1 hour of drive time on a full charge)
  • LED glow with customizable color settings
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Height: 4.7 inches Length: 3.2 inches Weight: 8.5 ounces
  • App updates that introduce new features and gameplay

Features

tough robot toy

remote control robot

Cell phone driving robot

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Super tough on the outside

Tackle the toughest terrain with total confidence. Darkside’s polycarbonate shell protects the electric motor, while the cutting-edge design repels water. This rough-and-tumble robot is built to take on anything that stands in the way.

Gravity-defying tricks

Swipe, tap or hold the gesture pad to make Darkside perform different tricks. With hundreds of trick combos to discover and master, you’ll constantly be challenged to push your skills.

Drive your own way

You have the power to adjust Darkside's speed, handling and acceleration. With the option to use Drift Wheels or Grip Tires, you control your driving experience from start to finish.

Darkside Accessories

Darkside has interchangeable parts that include tires and hubcaps. Additional style and colors are available at our website.

Easy to use, challenging to master

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Darkside

What's in the box?
  • Ollie Darkside robot
  • USB charging cable
  • 2 Nubby Tires
  • 2 Turbo Tires
  • 2 Prime Hubs
  • 2 Flux Hubs
  • Quick Start guide
  • Legal Guide
Free apps

Discover more by visiting the iTunes App Store or Google Play. With over 30 apps available for Sphero, you’ll never run out of ways to play.

Wickedly Smart On The Inside

Launch the app, then touch your Bluetooth Smart enabled device to your Darkside

- Darkside is an electrically propelled computer with onboard intelligence that gives you real-time feedback on tricks. You can also program Darkside using the Sphero MacroLab app. If you leave this robot idle for too long, it may get a mind of its own.

- This app gives you the power to control everything about Darkside – speed, acceleration, turn radius and glowing LED colors.

Hackable and programmable internal robot

Featuring driving apps such as Ollie, Draw N' Drive and programming apps, Macrolab and Orb Basic.

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Product Description

Meet Darkside - Devious. Defiant. Diabolical. Dangerous. This is Darkside � an electrical beast that draws its energy from unrestrained competition and reckless abandonment. Command this app-enabled robot with these forces to unleash its unrivaled power. But take heed � the Darkside will overpower anything standing in the way of victory � including its master. You have been warned. WICKED FAST RACING Command Darkside from your smartphone or tablet at speeds of up to 14mph. Darkside�s durable shell means you don�t have to worry about crashing and built-in LED�s with customizable settings let you drive at night. DIABOLICAL TRICKS The Darkside app is built to let you pull off amazing tricks. Command Darkside with the joystick while you use the trick pad to spin, flip and discover hundreds of combinations.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
501 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, fun, and speed of the toy figure. For example, they mention it's well made, fast, and cool. That said, some complain about the ease of driving, saying it'll take some time to learn to drive well. Opinions are mixed on ease of control.

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34 customers mention24 positive10 negative

Customers like the quality of the toy figure. They mention it's well made, durable, and works well outside. Some say the box it came in is awesome.

"...It gets the fourth star mainly for its appearance and durability and the dog likes chasing it around the house." Read more

"...It seems like a cool product and pretty tough and definitely has potential but the app needs more work." Read more

"...literally get stuck completely if you are too close to a wall and it can’t back up because it thinks your in front of the device." Read more

"Super durable!..." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers find the toy figure to be very cool, awesome, and fun to play with. They say the tricks are fun and it does go pretty fast. Customers also say it's a great toy for kids and fun for adults to drive. They mention it'll be a good addition to any collection.

"...The tricks are fun and it does go pretty fast (fast enough I end up often crashing an inevitably getting stuck on the wall)...." Read more

"...Ollie has a remarkably fun personality for a robot. Much more fun than BB-8. Truly the most fun I've ever had with a remote control toy." Read more

"...It seems like a cool product and pretty tough and definitely has potential but the app needs more work." Read more

"...maneuverability, and customization for the lights this is a great toy for kids and fun to drive for adults." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the toy figure. They mention that it is agile, and has endless fun. Some appreciate the super fast shipping.

"...The tricks are fun and it does go pretty fast (fast enough I end up often crashing an inevitably getting stuck on the wall)...." Read more

"A lot of fun! Once you get the hang of steering, it is quite agile, and fast! It has a good range. (40 yds Max)...." Read more

"...Either way, for the speed, maneuverability, and customization for the lights this is a great toy for kids and fun to drive for adults." Read more

"This thing is a riducilous amount of fun. It goes so fast, when they say 14.5 miles an hour they mean it...." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of control. Some mention it's easy to control and play with Bluetooth mobile, and to connect with the app, and easy to do directions and flip tricks. However, others say that the app is not intuitive, has a lack of clear instructions, and is a little bit tricky at first.

"...The unit itself is easy to control, durable with solid battery life. Definitely purchase the rugged tires for outdoor use btw...." Read more

"...the combination of the poor HUBCAP replacement method and lack of clear instructions made through approvals when there is clear effort and care..." Read more

"Awesome toy and easy to use app" Read more

"...Quick to connect with the app, and easy to control directions and flip tricks" Read more

11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

Customers find the toy figure difficult to drive. They mention it's incredibly unresponsive and slow, and it takes some time to learn to drive well. Customers also say it takes a very long time to be updated and be faired with their smartphone at first time. They also mention that the tow truck has a fairly steep learning curve.

"...Mine only ran for 30 minutes before I get a noticeable drop in speed...." Read more

"...It takes a very long time to be updated and be faired with your smartphone at first time, and kids are.. you know, not that patient ;)..." Read more

"A lot of fun! Once you get the hang of steering, it is quite agile, and fast! It has a good range. (40 yds Max)...." Read more

"...These devices always feel sluggish and difficult to get them to do what I want in comparison to other remote control devices...." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the toy figure. They mention it's a colossal waste of money, not a good product, and not rated as a cheap toy. Some customers also say the tow truck is a joke and would barely drive on carpet.

"...Against my better judgment, I let him get it. A colossal waste of money it turned out to be...." Read more

"Severely disappointing...." Read more

"...Then I bought it and it was a joke. Would barley drive on carpet. Off-road " really ". Return to sender." Read more

"...Felt like I got ripped off since it's not a cheap toy." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the toy figure. They mention that it lasted only 10 minutes, and the long recharge breaks became frustrating. They also say that the charging stopped properly shortly after getting it.

"...PS-it takes practice and has a short battery life...." Read more

"First one I received didn’t hold a charge, or my new one doesn’t seem much better...." Read more

"...It turns out to be a defective piece. Battery lasted only 10 minutes. I contacted Sphero Technical Support...." Read more

"...time to explore the coding app, but slow speeds and long recharge breaks became to frustrating for this thing to be fun. Best for patient people!" Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers have connectivity issues with the toy figure. They mention that it doesn't pair with their Android phone, and it never hooks up to the app.

"...because I got bored so quickly with this thing and it wouldn't pair with my Android phone (did pair with another Android phone and my iPad), but it..." Read more

"It is hard to drive and the first one we received would not connect to any device...." Read more

"...Update: Tried my Android tablet 9020a and still not connecting. I'll keep trying and update when I get some type of result." Read more

"Never hooked up to the app, kept saying it needed to be charged." Read more

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Bought it for my little brother and he loves it. I love it I might Buy one for myself
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Più di un semplice giocattolo, versione Dark
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5.0 out of 5 stars Più di un semplice giocattolo, versione Dark
Reviewed in Italy on April 3, 2018
Mio figlio aveva scelto questo Ollie come regalo per il compleanno ed approfittando dello sconto (pagato 105 euro nella versione Dark Side) ne ho approfittato, pensando comunque che si trattasse semplicemente di un semplice giocattolo radiocomandato ma ho scoperto che è molto di più.

La versione Darkside si differenzia da quella classica bianca per il colore, ovviamente, per la presenza di due coppie di differenti pneumatici (la versione classica ne ha solo un paio) tra cui quelli più lisci per il drift, due coppie di coppe laterali (una sola nella bianca) e per alcuni preset di luci nell’app. Ollie arriva con gli pneumatici drift già montati.
Altra cosa simpatica è che solo la versione Darkside, se lasciata collegata all’app aperta senza fare nulla, impazzisce letteralmente e parte con una serie di acrobazie continue, mostrando il suo lato cattivo.

Si tratta innanzitutto di un prodotto comandato da app su smartpohone e di conseguenza non è presente un controller. L’app è disponibile per Android ed iOs e funziona anche su telefoni non “top di gamma” noi lo abbiamo testato su un Wiko Fever senza alcun problema.
Si connette via Bluetoth e dovrebbe avere un raggio di azione di 30 metri anche se nella pratica noi abbiamo riscontrato perdite di connessione anche dopo soli 10 metri. Magari è anche un problema di telefono e con altri telefoni potrebbe avere un comportamento diverso.
Si ricarica via microUSB e nella confezione è incluso un cavo ma non un alimentatore. Non è un problema visto che se ne può usare uno qualunque anche di quelli per smartphone. Una volta caricata la batteria, Ollie è in grado di regalare fino ad un’ora di gioco.
Non dispone di un tasto di accensione, basta installare l’app e “toccare” fisicamente il robot per accenderlo.

Attraverso l’app è possibile configurare la risposta in termini di accelerazione, tenuta in curva e velocità. Esistono comunque dei settaggi preconfigurati per uso all’aria aperta o al chiuso e per uso su superfici morbide o dure. Usarlo infatti alla massima velocità in casa porta infatti a farlo sbattere un po’ dappertutto.
Anche le luci possono essere configurate in differenti modalità, anche personalizzate. Sono comunque disponibili una serie di preset tra cui la Darkside che è presente solo in questa versione.
Si può usare anche senza le gomme montate, in casa, per avere un maggior effetto drift.

I controlli non sono difficili ma bisogna un po’ prenderci la mano. Un paio di ore sono sufficienti per acquisire il controllo sia della marcia che delle mosse speciali che sono in effetti molto divertenti.
Provato all’aperto è davvero simpatico e veloce, considerato che permette di raggiungere una velocità di 22,5 km/h.
Anche in casa, settato sulla giusta velocità, è parecchio divertente. È anche abbastanza robusto, visto che ha resistito alle prime prove di mio figlio che lo ha testato con impatti alla massima velocità su tutti i muri di casa.

Ho scoperto in seguito, ma ancora non ho provato, che è programmabile con apposita app (scaricabile dal sito del produttore) che dispone di tre differenti livelli di programmazione: dal più basso che corrisponde a disegnare un percorso che poi Ollie seguirà, alla programmazione grafica a blocchi (che si insegna anche a scuola nei corsi di robotica) fino al massimo livello della programmazione diretta in JavaScript.
Tutto sommato, un prodotto piuttosto valido per il prezzo e soprattutto diverso dalle solite auto radiocomandate.
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