Darkside Ollie by Sphero
The Future of App-enabled Racing
SPECIAL EDITION! Devious. Defiant. Diabolical. Dangerous. Few have the strength to command the dark powers bound within this robot. This is Darkside – an electrical beast that draws its energy from unrestrained competition and reckless abandon. 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.
Darkside rolls at speeds of up to 14 mph and connects instantly to your device via Bluetooth SMART with a range of up to 100 feet. Turn on a dime with Nubby Tires or take them off to drift like a street racer. Darkside also comes with a bonus set of Turbo Tires and Flux Hubs so you can customize performance. Powered by USB charging, Darkside's LED's glow in customizable colors as it spins, drifts and flips with app-powered tricks
What's In the Box:
- Darkside Ollie
- 2 Nubby Tires
- 2 Turbo Tires
- 2 Prime Hubs
- 2 Flux Hubs
- USB charging cable
- Quick Start guide
- Free apps available on the App Store and Google Play
Tech Specs:
- iOS & Android compatible
- Top speed of 14 mph (6m/s)
- Durable polycarbonate body
- LED glow with customizable color settings
- Bluetooth SMART instant connection (100 foot range)
- USB charging (over 1 hour of drive time on a full charge)
- Driving apps: Ollie, Draw N' Drive
- Programming apps: MacroLab, OrbBasic
- Hackable and programmable internal robot
- App updates that introduce new features and gameplay
- Automatic firmware updates
- Height: 4.7 inches / Length: 3.2 inches / Weight 8.5 ounces
Ollie FAQs
Q: How fast does Ollie go?
A: Ollie travels up to 6.3 m/s (20.6 f/s, 14 mph)
Q: Does Ollie jump?
A: Yes, we have launched Ollie off of a small ramp and reached more than 6 feet high!
Q: What is the battery life?
A: 1 hour of play off of a full charge
Q: How is it charged?
A: Via USB cable (included in the box)
Q: What is the charge time for Ollie?
A: 3 hours
Q: How do you update Ollie?
A: Wireless automatic firmware updates via the smartphone device
Q: How is it controlled?
A: Ollie is controlled by your smartphone or tablet and is iOS and Android compatible.
Q: What is Ollie made of?
A: Just like Sphero, Ollie is constructed of a durable polycarbonate shell.
Q: Does Ollie glow like Sphero?
A: Yes, Ollie contains LED lights
Q: How does Ollie connect?
A: Ollie connects to your device via Bluetooth Smart, a more advanced Bluetooth profile, designed to provide significantly lower power consumption and faster connection.
Q: What colors does Ollie come in?
A: Ollie customizable parts are available in various colors and style. Check out the options at store.gosphero.com.
Q: Are there accessories available for Ollie?
A: Ollie has interchangeable parts that include tires and hubcaps. Additional styles and colors are available at store.gosphero.com.
Q: How can you play with Ollie?
A: Single player, player vs. player, multiplayer games with up to 4 users, Sphero vs. Ollie.
Q: Does Ollie have a programmable SDK like Sphero?
A: Yes, the SDK is available in 14 coding languages.
Tech Specs:
- iOS & Android compatible
- Top speed of 14 mph (6m/s)
- Durable polycarbonate body
- LED glow with customizable color settings
- Bluetooth SMART instant connection (100 foot range)
- USB charging (over 1 hour of drive time on a full charge)
- Driving apps: Ollie, Draw N' Drive
- Programming apps: MacroLab, OrbBasic
- Hackable and programmable internal robot
- App updates that introduce new features and gameplay
- Automatic firmware updates
- Height: 4.7 inches / Length: 3.2 inches / Weight 8.5 ounces
