Bluetooth with iPad and Mblocky do not work; no documentation

#1

I can write code for my mbot with Mblocky, but I cannot get my iPad to find my robot. I cannot find any documentation that addresses anything about using iPad with mbot.

#2

Hi, sorry to hear you are having troubles.
I just downloaded the mBlocky for iPad app last night and had a little play. The iPad has bluetooth switched on. When I turned on the mBot, it was quickly recognised by the mBlocky app. From then on I got a screen with software building blocks. I tried to run the example programs. The first one did not run straight away but subsequent programs ran OK and in the end all of them ran OK. Next I made a noddy program where I tilt the iPad left and the mBod turns left, tilt right and mBot turns right. Press “Go” and the Go button has three stars before the program runs on the mBot.

We could compare your iPad / mBot configuration to mine.

#3

Hi,
Did you solve your problem?
I have the same problems. Bluetooth to macbookpro, Bluetooth to iPad both don’t Work. iPhone works fine.
Please help…
Thanks,
Rob.

#4

Hi RobbieG,

What is the version of your iPad?
Can you see the Bluetooth signal from mBot on your iPad.

Besides, here is a instruction of trouble shooting for Bluetooth connection with Makeblock APP.28. Bluetooth can’t be connected to Makeblock App, what’s troubleshooting I can do.docx.zip (457.2 KB)

Bluetooth constantly blinking but not available for pairing
#5

Hi Lori,

Please change the battery for the mBot have a try.According to our test and research, it is suggested to use rechargeable Li-ion battery or rechargeable nickel-metal hydride, nickel-cadmium which can be bought from amazon or local shop. Or Alkaline battery with good quality like Energizer, DURACELL.

Besides, please also refer to the troubleshooting document to check something more.

#6

IPAD 2 bluetooth version is 2.0 so is it not compatible with mbot’s bluetooth 4.0?
how to resolve it? any suggestion?

#7

Hi Halleykun,
The Bluetooth module on our product support BLE protocol, for Apple products, only the products published after the year 2011 support BLE protocol which can work with the Bluetooth on our product.
Since the iPad 2 doesn’t support BLE protocol, so it cannot work with our APPs which need connect with Bluetooth.

#8