Technical User Manual: HellCat - XBOT - Atom Robot System
Document Overview: This manual provides comprehensive instructions for setting up and operating the Tobor Technology robot system.
It is divided into two main parts:
- Hardware Setup: Connecting the required Xbox Wireless Controller to your Windows PC.
- Software Operation: Connecting to the robot and using the XBOT Application for full control and functionality.
Part I: Prerequisite Hardware Setup - Gamepad Connection
Before operating the robot, you must connect the wireless gamepad to your control computer.
1.1 Before You Start
- Ensure that your PC has Bluetooth enabled.
- Turn on your Xbox controller by pressing the HOME button.
- Press and hold the HOME button on top of the controller. The button will begin flashing rapidly.
- When the flashing stops, it means the controller has successfully connected to your PC.
- If the HOME button keeps flashing, follow 1.2: Connection Steps to pair the controller with the PC via Bluetooth.
1.2 Connection Steps
- Open Windows Settings by clicking the Action Center icon in the taskbar and selecting "All settings," or by clicking the Start Menu and selecting the Settings icon.

- Navigate to Devices by clicking on the "Devices" option in the main Settings window.
- Add a New Device by ensuring the Bluetooth toggle is On and clicking the "+ Add Bluetooth or other device" button.

- Select Connection Type by choosing the first option, "Bluetooth", from the "Add a device" pop-up window.
- Select Your Controller by clicking on "Xbox Wireless Controller" when it appears in the list of available devices.

- Complete the Setup by waiting for the connection to be established. A message stating, "Your device is ready to go!" will appear. Click the "Done" button to finish.
Part II: Robot Operation - The XBOT Application
This section covers the entire workflow from connecting to the robot to using the software's advanced features.
2.1 Initial Robot Connection
First, you must connect your computer directly to the robot's Wi-Fi network.
- Power On the Robot: Ensure your robot is fully charged and powered on. The robot will begin broadcasting its own Wi-Fi network upon startup.
- Connect to Wi-Fi: Open the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your PC, then locate and connect to the network named XBOT 5G.

2.2 Launching the Application
With the Wi-Fi connection established, you can start the control software.
- Launch XBOT 2.0 by double-clicking the application icon on your desktop.
- Confirm Connection: A "WiFi Connection Status" window will appear. Click CONFIRM to verify your connection.

- Start Application: A second prompt will appear. Click YES to start the main application. The Tobor Technology splash screen will appear while the application loads.


2.3 Main Interface Overview
The main interface provides a live feed and full control over your robot.

- Live Camera Feed: The central window displays the real-time video stream from the robot's main camera.
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Sensor Dashboard: This panel displays real-time telemetry and data from the robot's various sensors. Each module provides a specific reading:
- Laser Range: Measures distance using a laser sensor, showing a current reading of 76.9 cm.
- Pitch: Shows the robot's forward and backward tilt angle, with a current reading of -7°.
- Battery: Displays the current battery voltage level, reading 1.78 volts.
- Ultrasonic Front: Measures distance from the front of the robot, showing 71.7 cm.
- Roll: Shows the robot's side-to-side tilt angle, with a current reading of 0°.
- Speed: Displays the adjustable movement speed levels of the robot.
- Ultrasonic Bottom: Measures distance from the underside of the robot to the ground, showing 7.9 cm.
- Heading: Indicates the robot's compass direction, with a current heading of 29°.
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Encoder: Measures wheel rotation to track distance traveled, showing a current reading of 0.0.

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Action Panel Button Functions (Right): This panel on the right side of the interface provides control over the robot's key functions.
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Top Row:
- Magnifying Glass (+): Zoom In.
- Magnifying Glass (-): Zoom Out.
- Red Square: Stop the Zoom In/Out and Focus Near/Far actions.
- Fullscreen Icon: Focus Near.
- Dot Matrix Icon: Focus Far.
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Middle Row:
- Camera Icon: Take Snapshot (Capture a still image).
- Video Camera Icon: Start / Stop Video Recording.
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Third Row:
- Gamepad Icon: Activate Gamepad Control Mode.
- Mobile Device Icon: Activate PC Control Mode.
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Bottom Row:
- Minus (-): Decreases the robot's movement speed.
- Plus (+): Increases the robot's movement speed.
- Light Icon (Sun): Toggles the robot's light On/Off.
- Ruler Icon: Measures the distance from the camera to a target object using a laser (this function is only supported if the robot is equipped with a laser).
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Top Row:

- Sidebar Menu (Left): This vertical bar contains icons for accessing key functions:
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2.4 Control Modes
The application supports two primary control methods: on-screen controls and a physical gamepad.
On-Screen Control: When operating without a gamepad, you can use the on-screen interface for full control. This is divided into two main components:
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Camera Control Pad: This directional pad is used for precise positioning of the camera.
- Pan & Tilt: Use the inner blue arrows for standard-speed camera movement (up/down for tilt, left/right for pan).
- Full Pan & Tilt: The outer double-arrows move the camera to its maximum angle instantly.
- Up & Down: Use the external up and down arrows to raise or lower the camera.
- Home: The home icon resets the camera to its centered, default position.
- Stop: The central red square immediately halts all camera movement.

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Virtual Joystick (Robot Movement): This circular dial acts as a virtual joystick to drive the robot.
- Function: Click and drag the red dot to control the robot's movement and rotation. The further you drag the dot from the center, the faster the robot will move.

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Gamepad Control:
- Before launching, verify the Wi-Fi connection to the robot and the Bluetooth connection to the gamepad are active.
- Launch the software and click the Connection Icon to link with the robot.
- Click the Gamepad Icon on the sidebar menu to activate gamepad control mode.
- The application is now controlled via the gamepad. For a detailed guide on the button layout, refer to the Gamepad Map image.

2.5 Advanced Settings
Note: This section is for developer use only. Users are advised not to modify these parameters. If any issues arise due to parameter changes, please contact the developer to restore the correct configuration.
Robot Settings menu allows you to fine-tune the robot's performance. This window allows you to configure:
- Robot Connection: View the connected robot's ID or FORGET DEVICE to clear the connection.
- Camera Settings: Adjust parameters for the robot's cameras.
- PID Settings: Fine-tune the motor controller for optimal stability.
- Servo Control Settings: Set the angular limits for the servos.
- Other Settings: Calibrate the battery reading (BATTERY CALIB) and the min speed value.

2.6 Capturing & Accessing Media
The application allows you to easily save photos and videos.
To Capture Media:
- Take a picture: Press the X Button on the gamepad or click the Snapshot icon.
- Record a video: Press the A Button on the gamepad or click the Record Video icon to start/stop recording.

To Access Saved Files: You have two methods for finding your media:
- In-App Menu: From the top-left File Menu, select "Open Image Folder" or "Open Video Folder".

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Manual Navigation: Access the files directly in Windows File Explorer.
- Photos Location: Documents\ToborAppsData\Capture

- Videos Location: Documents\ToborAppsData\Records









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