TRY SIGHT Magnibot Distance Camera User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- TRY SIGHT
Table of Contents
TRY SIGHT Magnibot Distance Camera
Product Information
- Product Name: Magnibot
- Version: 1.2
- Description: The Magnibot is a motorized wireless robotic camera designed to assist individuals with low vision in capturing and viewing images.
Product Usage Instructions
Charging the Magnibot
Before using your Magnibot, ensure that it is fully charged by following
these steps
- Connect the included USB cable to the Magnibot’s charging port.
- Plug the other end of the USB cable into a power source.
- Charging time may vary, but it typically takes about 2 hours for a full charge
Turning On/Off the Magnibot
To turn on/off the Magnibot, use the Power Button located on the device.
The Green Light Indicator will indicate the power status.
Connecting to Magnibot
To connect to the Magnibot, follow these steps
- Ensure that your device is connected to the available networks.
- Click on the arrow icon to display the Menu Bar on the Magnibot.
Menu Bar Features
The Menu Bar on the Magnibot provides various features
- Battery Level Indicator
- Rotate Camera Up/Down/Left/Right
- Zoom In/Out
- Toggle Color
- Capture an Image
- Toggle Near/Far (Only available when placed on stand)
- Settings
Settings Menu
To open the Settings Menu on the Magnibot, click on the settings icon. The
menu offers options such as color modes, brightness/contrast adjustments,
resolution settings, and Wi-Fi network connection.
Camera Options
The Magnibot’s camera options include pause/play video, capture an image
(autosave to downloads folder), and record video (autosave to downloads
folder).
Moving the Magnibot
To move the camera, use touch or mouse gestures depending on your device
- Click/touch anywhere near the middle of the screen and drag sideways or up/down to move the camera in the respective direction.
- Increasing the drag amount will make the Magnibot move faster, and vice versa.
- Small movements are recommended for precise adjustments, while large movements are suitable for quick repositioning.
Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the internet while using the Magnibot
- Insert the Wireless Antenna into the USB port at the back of the device.
- Reboot the device after inserting the antenna to enable internet connectivity.
- Open the Magnibot Menu, click the Settings Icon, and then the Wi-Fi Icon to see the list of available Wi-Fi Networks.
- Select a Wi-Fi network to connect to and enter the Wi-Fi password. Click Connect to establish the connection.
- Note: Use the Advanced button to enter optional login credentials for your Wi-Fi network.
Near Viewing with Stand
The Magnibot can be inserted into an optional aluminum stand for near
viewing. Follow these steps
- Open the stand to the vertical position.
- Insert the Magnibot into the stand using the slit at the bottom.
- An icon will appear in the menu to toggle between near and far viewing.
Introduction to Magnibot
Congratulations on purchasing your Magnibot! This motorized wireless robotic
camera is designed to assist those with low vision in capturing and viewing
images.
Before using your Magnibot, please make sure that it is fully charged. To
charge the device, connect the included USB cable to the Magnibot and plug the
other end into a power source. Charging time will vary depending on the amount
of power remaining in the device, but it typically takes about 2 hours for a
full charge.
What’s Included
- Camera
- Wireless Antenna
- Charger with USB C Cable
- Magnibot Stand (optional)
- User Manual
Using Magnibot
TURNING ON/OFF
- To turn on the Magnibot, press the power button for 1 second. A red light will appear in the front of the device indicating the unit is turned on.
- To turn off the unit, press the power button for 3 seconds.
- While charging, the indicator will show a blinking green light. The number of green bars (Maximum of 4) indicate battery charge level.
Connecting to Magnibot
- To connect to the camera, disconnect from your existing WiFi network, then choose the WiFi network “magnibot” and connect.
- Check Connect automatically (On Windows)
- Note the external wireless antenna is not required to connect to the Magnibot
- Ensure “Connect automatically” is unchecked from any other available networks on your machine. Leaving this checked will cause your machine to disconnect from the magnibot and connect to another network without your knowledge.
- Once, connected, open a web browser and go to URL 192.168.4.1
- Video from the camera will appear in the browser with an arrow as shown below
- Clicking this arrow displays a Menu Bar with various features on the Magnibot.
Menu Bar
Settings Menu
To open the settings menu, click the settings icon
-
Color Modes
- Color Options to cycle through.
-
Frequency
- Camera Refresh Frequency.
-
Motor Movement
- Camera Movement Speed (slow/fast).
Other Settings
Camera Options
Moving Magnibot
- Use the arrows or drag with touch/mouse. The further you pull the arrow, the faster it’ll move the camera.
- To move the camera, use touch or mouse gestures depending on the device. Click/Touch anywhere near the middle of the screen and drag sideways or up/down to move the camera in the respective direction. Moving in an unclear direction such as at a 45 degree angle will display a red circle indicating Magnibot isn’t sure where to move.
- Increasing the drag amount will make Magnibot move faster and vice versa.
Connect to Internet
To connect to the internet while using the Magnibot, insert the Wireless
Antenna into the USB port at the back of the device as shown below.
- Reboot the device after inserting the antenna to enable internet connectivity.
- Open the Magnibot Menu, click the Settings Icon and then the Wifi Icon to see the list of available Wifi Networks. Click the Wifi
- network to connect to and enter the Wifi password and click “Connect”.
Note: Use the “Advanced” button to enter optional login credentials for your Wifi network.
Near Viewing with Stand
The Magnibot can be inserted into an optional aluminum stand for near viewing.
Open the stand to the vertical position as shown below.
- Insert the magnibot into the stand using the slit at the bottom of the Magnibot. Once the Magnibot is in the stand, an icon will appear in the menu to toggle between near and far viewing.
- Clicking the toggle icon moves the Magnibot between near and far viewing. Please allow a few seconds for the device to complete this step after clicking the button.
- The Magnibot will remember your preferred color and zoom settings for both near and far viewing and will automatically switch between the two depending on the device orientation.
Warranty Conditions
- TrySight’s Magnibot warranty is free of defect in material, software and hardware for one (1) year from purchase date. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferrable.
- For any manufacturer’s warranty claim/s, contact TrySight or your authorized nearest distributor. Product’s serial number may be asked.
- Disclaimer : TrySight takes no responsibility for use of this product other than described in this user manual.
Technical Specifications
- Camera Dimensions: 6” (L) x 4.5” (W) x 8” (H)
- Camera Weight : 0.722kg/1.59lbs
- Stand Dimensions : 14” (L) x 8” (W) x 13.5” (H)
- Stand Weight : 0.855kg/1.88lbs
Contact Us
You can either contact your nearest authorized dealer or you may also contact
us directly at
- Visit us online: www.trysight.com
- E-mail us : sales@trysight.com
- Call us : 1-866-499-2921
- Meet us : 2364 Haines Road, Unit #16, Mississauga, ON, Canada, L4Y 1Y6