This hopefully short review will feature 2 parts. A casual fun side, and "I like to develop video games or robotics" side.
CASUAL:
First off, this will drive on carpet, as long as it's not too thick!
This thing this fun right out of the box! It has all sorts of intuitively built functions, albeit with a couple issues.
Driving it around, it has multiple fun ways to accomplish this task.
The stick controls work well but are finicky. However it's still quite fun. Feels like you're directing a drunk driver around, as it seems to function like a weirder version of a quadcopter drones' headless mode.
Frustrating and hard to control, but extremely fun.
The other driving modes are weird but neat. It has a tilt control mode, which is hard to get working properly, as it still feels like it has a weirdly programmed headless mode. So it can get confusing.
It also has an entertaining "golf" mode. The golf mode is fun but is hard to learn at first. Your swiping of your phone is hard to get used to, because the angle and side you're swiping is asynchronous to the way you aim the actual ball. Swipe any way you want, and it will only go the way you aimed before you swiped.
The other driving modes are poorly made gimmicks, not worth mentioning.
The games are fun, but the controls make it irritating and sometimes not responsive.
Yes, it comes with games. You use the ball as the controller to move a ship across a screen, or drive a car.
Very neat!
If these were the only functions of the ball, I would give this ball a 3.5 out of 5, or a 4 out of 5. Fun, but eventually an adult like myself will grow tired of it. This concludes the casual part of the review.
Are you a game developer or robotics developer? Yes? Enjoy your new toy!
If you install the education app, you will quickly find yourself in a funland! It seems to run on javascript, and at the time of this review, I haven't checked that completely. However, I've looked into it's engine.
Yes, this app seems to have a javascript powered engine, which functions similar to Unreal Engine 5's blueprints system.
THE FUNCTIONS REALLY SURPRISED ME! (but if you're serious about having fun with this ball, buy the advanced version)
This ball has axis positioning check features, collision check bools, airborne bool checks, landing from airborne collision check bools, sound effect functions, LED color change functions, variables, functions, loops, and probably more than what I saw in just a couple minutes of looking into the app.
It absolutely blew my mind when I looked into the app.
I seriously recommend one of these if you want something to mess around with for farts and laughs.
But if you want a fuller experience, you should probably buy the 200 dollar version.
OVERALL: I love this ball! I can't wait to see what I can do with this coding wise!
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Driving. Gaming. Coding. Now Fun-Sized.
Sphero Mini Soccer squeezes stadium-sized fun into a tiny, app-enabled robotic ball. Packed with impressive tech, Sphero Mini Soccer has a gyroscope, accelerometer, and customizable LED lights. Download the Sphero Play app, cue up Kick Drive mode and send your robot rolling with the flick of a finger. You can also tap to trap the ball or add a spin to your kick for a little extra flare.
Use the eight included cones to set up a goal, practice your ball-handling skills or challenge a friend to a game. Use Mini Soccer as a controller to play in-app arcade-style games. Download the Sphero Edu app to kick off your coding journey, explore activities, and share your creations with the community.
With almost an hour of play time, Sphero Mini Soccer is the perfect way for fans of all ages to get their kicks.
- Soccer-themed, interchangeable plastic shell
- Bluetooth Smart connection (10 meter range)
- Micro USB charger (almost 1 hour of play)
- Height: 42mm / Width: 42mm / Weight: 46g
- Compatible with Sphero Edu app on iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows & Chrome
- Compatible with Sphero Play app on iOS & Android
Small Tech. Big Play.
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Kick DriveKick Drive mode allows you to send your robot rolling with the flick of a finger. You can also tap to trap the ball and curve your flick to add spin. |
Drive ModesExplore other drive modes with your robot. Tilt your device. Pull back and slingshot forward. Drag the Joystick. Whatever you’re in the mood for, the Sphero Play app has it. |
Play GamesUse Mini Soccer as a controller with the Sphero Play app to dodge and destroy asteroids, race through a rotating tunnel, or smash a polygon of bricks. |
Learn to CodeDownload the free Sphero Edu app to start coding with your robot - draw and drive, drag and drop Scratch blocks, or write your own JavaScript. |
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| Price | $49.99 | — | $179.00 |
| Size | About as big as a ping pong ball | About as big as a baseball | About as big as a baseball |
| Material | Soccer-themed, interchangeable. Shell opens for changing and charging. | Clear, durable, waterproof, scratch-resistant. Shell is sealed and does not open. | Clear, durable, waterproof, scratch-resistant. Shell is sealed and does not open. |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, LED Lights | Motor Encoders, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, LED Lights | Motor Encoders, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, 8x8 LED Matrix, Light Sensor, Infrared, Compass |
| Top Speed | 1 meter per sec (2.2 mph) | 2 meters per sec (4.5 mph) | 2 meters per sec (4.5 mph) |
| What's in the Box? | Sphero Mini Soccer, Micro USB charging cord, 8 mini traffic cones | Sphero SPRK+, Inductive charging base with USB cable, Maze tape, Protractor with heading, Sticker sheet | Sphero BOLT, Inductive charging base with USB cable |
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Love this little guy!
I have other Sphero products; however, I was curious about the Mini. I wanted to assess it for classroom use--to bring technology and fun into my high school classroom. So, I purchase the Green Sphere Mini as a test unit to explore its potential. I wasn't disappointed! Set-up was easy and problem free. I knew in advance that I'd need to charge it before trying any of its features. Once it was charged, the fun began. There are two apps that work with this device: 1) "Sphero Play," which allows people to drive the robot, choose drive modes, and play games ; and 2) "Sphero Edu," which allows users to code / program their robot to do unique tasks. Both apps worked with my iPhone X and my HP Chromebook (similar to what my students have). "Sphero Play" works better for me on my mobile phone. For coding / programming, I actually prefer to work the Chromebook because the screen canvas is much larges. Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase! :)
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