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  1. What Is Spy Video TRAKR?
  2. What Can The TRAKR Do?
  3. What Is An App?
  4. What Is www.spygear.net (www.spytrakr.com)?
  5. How Do I Download An App To My TRAKR?
  6. How Do I Write An App For The TRAKR?
  7. How Do I Upload An App To The Apps Database?
  8. What Is The App Buildr?
  9. What Is The Codebook?
  10. What kind of batteries does the TRAKR use?
  11. Can I use two TRAKR vehicles at the same time?
  12. Why is my TRAKR causing interference with other electronics in my house?
  13. Why is my TRAKR making a crazy screeching noise?
  14. How do I adjust the angle of the TRAKR camera?
  15. Why doesn't the Picture Taker or Video Recorder App work?
  16. Why doesn't my TRAKR record sound?

Answers:

1. What Is Spy Video TRAKR? Back to top ↑

Spy Video TRAKR (also called TRAKR) is the first app-powered video RC vehicle.

2. What Can The TRAKR Do? Back to top ↑

The capabilities of the TRAKR are as vast as YOUR imagination. Below are just a few of the TRAKR's many features. Depending on which apps you have loaded on your TRAKR, it can:

  • Play live color video
  • Record and play audio and music
  • Record and store videos and photos (SD/SDHC memory card required, not included)
  • See in the dark
  • Memorize routes
  • Drive independently without the remote control
  • Sense motion
  • Detect light
  • Monitor speed

3. What Is An App? Back to top ↑

An app (or application) is a computer program that makes your TRAKR perform tricks or complete a task. The TRAKR comes with three apps: Cyborg Vision, Night Vision and Path Mapper. Night Vision makes your TRAKR see in the dark. Cyborg Vision adds a speedometer and spy compass to your TRAKR, and Path Mapper lets your TRAKR memorize a path and drive it independently with the push of a button. The TRAKR can hold three apps at a time (more if an SD card is inserted). Visit the Apps Database now.

4. What Is www.spygear.net (www.spytrakr.com)? Back to top ↑

Spygear.net (spytrakr.com) is where you download, build and share free apps for your TRAKR. This collection of apps is called the Apps Database. Do you have an awesome idea for an app but don't see it in the Apps Database? Then build it! Upload it to the Apps Database and share it with your fellow spies.

5.How Do I Download An App To My TRAKR? Back to top ↑

  • Plug the yellow USB CABLE into the yellow port on the TRAKR, then plug the other end into your computer.
  • Go to spytrakr.com and click DOWNLOAD APPS.
  • Follow the instructions on that page to download an app to your TRAKR.

6. How Do I Write An App For The TRAKR? Back to top ↑

TRAKR apps are written in C programming language. Write your app using the code editor or text editor of your choice (such as Notepad for Windows or TextEdit for Mac). ZIP it up along with any associated files required to run your app (including .bin and audio files). Upload the zipped files to Spy Gear HQ. We'll review and compile the app, then post it to the Apps Database so others can download it.

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7. How Do I Upload An App To The Apps Database? Back to top ↑

  • Go to spytrakr.com and click SHARE APPS.
  • Follow the instructions on that page to upload an app to Spy Gear HQ for review.
  • Once it's been approved (this can take up to XX days), it will be added to the Apps Database. If the name of your app contains any spaces, we'll fill the spaces in with underscores before adding it to the Apps Database.

8. What Is The App Buildr? Back to top ↑

The App BUILDR is a tool on spytrakr.com that allows you to ‘look under the hood’ of an app. The interface of the App BUILDR lets you change the source code of an existing app and instantly see how that change would affect the behavior of your TRAKR.

9. What Is The Codebook? Back to top ↑

The Codebook is a beginner's guide to writing an app for the TRAKR in C programming language.

10. What kind of batteries does the TRAKR use? Back to top ↑

TRAKR uses 10 AA (LR06) batteries: 6 for the TRAKR and 2 for the remote control.

11. Can I use two TRAKR vehicles at the same time? Back to top ↑

Yes, but there is a chance that the radio signal from one TRAKR can interfere with the signal of the other TRAKR. If you are not getting a clear signal, try switching to manual frequency (find out more about manual frequency when you Download TRAKR Instructions)

12. Why is my TRAKR causing interference with other electronics in my house? Back to top ↑

Because of FCC regulations which limit how we manufacture remote control devices, in rare occasions your TRAKR may cause interference in other electronic items such as cordless phones or wireless computer networks. This is normal and will not damage these devices. If this does happen to you, we recommend two options; change your wireless router to a lower channel (Please consult you router manual for more details.) or play with your TRAKR in another location.

13. Why is my TRAKR making a crazy screeching noise? Back to top ↑

The TRAKR has a high quality, ultra-sensitive microphone that is prone to interference when it is too close to the remote control speaker. You can stop this noise three ways: Move the TRAKR farther away from the remote control, lower the volume by moving On/off switch 2 (on the remote control) to the center position, or press Button B to silence the speaker (this last method only works if you are using the TRAKR in Normal Mode).

14. How do I adjust the angle of the TRAKR camera? Back to top ↑

The camera is operated MANUALLY (using your finger) up and down only.

15. Why doesn't the Picture Taker or Video Recorder App work? Back to top ↑

A (full size) SD card must be installed to operate the Picture Taker and Video Recorder Apps. Once the card is installed these Apps will appear in the App menu on the remote.

16. Why doesn't my TRAKR record sound? Back to top ↑

To ensure sound is being recorded during use of the Video Recorder App, it must FIRST be turned on (with the 'B' button) prior to selecting the Video Recorder.