Evo Updates
Evo is an app-connected coding robot for the next generation of creators. The bot has regular app and firmware updates. To get the new features and content covered below, just open the Evo app and connect to your Evo. If you have an update available, a pop-up will appear.
2.2.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE
August 4, 2021 We've updated Evo for better Bluetooth compatibility with some Mac computers (due to recent MacOS changes).1.17 FIRMWARE UPDATE
May 8, 2020 PLEASE NOTE: To continue using Evo with your Apple device, update to the latest iOS or iPadOS. If you're unable to update and are on iOS 13.4, you can follow the steps below to update Evo's firmware from a computer. Apple’s 13.4 iOS update changed how their smartphones and tablets connect to many Bluetooth devices (including Evo). Our Engineers created a special Evo update to solve it. The power of code! The only catch is you’ll need to use your computer for this Evo firmware update. To install the update and continue using the Evo app to connect to Evo, go to ozobot.com/evo-update on one of the following computers. Recommended devices:- Apple Mac computer
- Chromebook or other Chrome OS computer
- Select Windows 10 computers, including Dell Inspiron 15 3000, Dell Precision 7530, Dell Latitude 7400, Dell Latitude 3570, and Microsoft Surfacebook
- Chrome
1.16 FIRMWARE UPDATE
March 25, 2020 We made some improvements to Evo's behavior in Classroom Mode and established charging behavior for the new charging base.- Bug fixes and polish
1.15 FIRMWARE UPDATE
November, 2019 We made some improvements to support the launch of our Ozobot Classroom STEAM software platform, including:- Evo On/Off in Classroom
- At educators' request, when running a connected lesson from Ozobot Classroom, Evo’s on/off settings change to a long button press (~8 sec, until Evo’s top light flashes red) to power off. This increases accuracy of Live Lesson Insights by reducing the likelihood that students power off during the lesson. Running a lesson unplugged without Ozobot Classroom? Switch Evo on/off with a single click of the power button as usual.
- Help Requested
- When running a connected lesson from Ozobot Classroom, a single click of the power button will trigger a 'Help Requested' message on your educator dashboard, so students can ask for help if they're struggling or need your input.
- Bug fixes and polish
1.14 FIRMWARE UPDATE
October 3, 2019- IR Proximity Sensors – Only When You Want Them!
- To make Color Code lessons and activities run seamlessly, Evo’s proximity sensors are now turned off while line following and executing Color Codes. Take control of Evo’s proximity sensors by programming them with OzoBlockly (Level 3+).
2.2.268 APP UPDATE
December 24, 2018 In-App OzoBlockly Hack your bot’s behavior with the OzoBlockly Editor now right in the app! For tablet users only, in-app OzoBlockly has different skill levels from Beginner to Master coding. https://youtu.be/_-gBBVRJK0Q Tricks Equip your Evo with Tricks—stunts, emotes, and show-offy moves built with code—in the new Programs & Tricks Section. From there, star Tricks to save them on your Evo and access them without the app. Owners of Unicorn or Racer Wearable Skins for Evo, there are exclusive Tricks just for you! Go to Profile, then tap the gear icon and “Enter Redeem Code” to unlock your Wearable Tricks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48kmcFSSTa0 FYI, if you created an Evo App account prior to 12/24/18, there are a few changes to be aware of with Tricks. Update: You can now choose exactly what Tricks you’d like to save to Evo (even Tricks you created!) Previously: Evo’s Tricks were limited to Follow, Escape, and Music. Explanation: We want you to have options! Change up the types of Tricks Evo has saved in its memory as often as you’d like. Update: Running Tricks without the App is easier than ever. Cover all of Evo’s sensors, wait for the tone, and press the power button to choose a Trick to run. Previously: Cover Evo’s sensors to cycle through Tricks. Explanation: The new method for running tricks without the app gives you more control over putting Evo in Tricks mode and selecting exactly which Trick you’d like to run. Read on for more information. What happened to the OG Evo Tricks: Follow, Escape, and Music? Evo’s Tricks are now saved and run from the Programs & Tricks section of the Evo App. However, we didn’t want to override any of the programs/tricks you saved to the Evo app previously, so you have the option to add Follow, Escape, and Music to your Programs & Tricks if you desire!- In the OzoBlockly Editor (on a computer or tablet), open the Trick you’d like to save to the App For Follow: ozo.bot/follow-trick For Escape: ozo.bot/escape-trick For Music: ozo.bot/music-trick
- Sign in to OzoBlockly using the same account information you use in the Evo App
- Save the Trick to your programs (in the Programs tab in the right sidebar)
- Back in the Evo app, find the Trick in the Programs & Tricks section
- In the Programs & Tricks section of the Evo app, star up to 5 programs to save to Evo. Star them in the order you’d like them to be saved in Evo’s memory
- Wait for Tricks to sync with Evo
- Cover all four of Evo’s sensors until you hear a tone
- Press the power button once to run Trick #1, twice to run Trick #2, and so on...
1.13 FIRMWARE UPDATE
December 24, 2018 New features:- When performing a U-Turn Color Code, Evo will maintain its current speed (Slow, Cruise, Fast, Turbo) while turning.
- Make Evo faster than ever with OzoBlockly, using the new speed multiplier block. Find the speed multiplier block in the Master level, under Movement.