RIG-Hover · Wenwen

Smart Balancing Desktop Pet

User Guide

From algorithms to living entities · Start your desktop cyber evolution

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Quick Start Guide

Disclaimer

Each electronic kit from our store is inspected for appearance and basic functionality before shipping. Please power it on and test it as soon as you receive it and confirm that it works properly before mounting it on the frame. Our store accepts no responsibility for damage caused by installing the kit without testing it first, or by improper installation or unsuitable operating conditions after installation. Damage resulting from failure to test the kit is not covered by after-sales service.

ℹ️ Factory firmware notice: Electronic kits are shipped without preinstalled firmware. After assembly, you must flash the firmware yourself before the robot can operate. Fully assembled robots come with firmware preinstalled and are ready to use out of the box.

For firmware flashing, refer to Stage 3 of the Wiki build guide: Firmware Flashing (Bringing Your Robot to Life). Flashing platform: https://tools.luwudynamics.ai/

Connect the device: Connect the mainboard to your computer using a USB data cable, connect the battery, and turn on the power switch.
Select the series: On the platform home page, click the RIG Series card, select your model, and flash the firmware.

RIG-Hover Firmware Flashing Demo

Shows how to select RIG-Hover and its firmware on the flashing platform, then flash the device.

Press play to watch. You can pause, seek, or enter full screen at any time.

Electronic kit: View the Wiki build guide

RIG-Hover Assembly Guide (Updated)

Follow the updated assembly tutorial to build your RIG-Hover.

Play the video to follow the assembly tutorial. If the player does not load, watch on YouTube.

Power On/Off & Charging

To ensure the best first experience, we recommend fully charging the battery first. During charging, you can check the battery level via the power indicator; when fully charged, the power indicator turns green.

Power On & Balance Init

As a balancing robot, the power-on posture is critical: 1. Manual start: place Wenwen vertically on a flat desk and gently hold it upright. 2. Toggle switch: turn on the power. 3. Wait for calibration: after the screen lights up, hold it steady for about 2-3s until the IMU initializes. 4. Release: when you feel a slight torque feedback from the wheel motor (as if "resisting" your finger), release. Wenwen auto-enters self-balancing standby.

Notice: Keep fingers away from the wheel hub while holding it.

Connect RIG-Hover

After power-up, follow the steps below to connect Wenwen:

Download the Luwubot app: for iPhone, search for "Luwubot" in the App Store and install it; for Android, search for "Luwubot" in Google Play and install it.
Open the app and follow the in-app instructions to complete network pairing. Note: after pairing, the robot reboots and loses balance, so hold it to avoid damage.

Select & Configure WiFi

Select a 2.4G network from the WiFi list (note: 5G is not supported yet), manually enter the password and tap Start Pairing.

Cyber Soul Development

Connect your Wenwen and witness its evolution from machine to "cyber life".

Agent Setup

Through the "Xiaolu Classmate" mini program, you can customize its personality, dialogue style and voice traits.

Mood & Growth

During daily interactions, view Wenwen's "Five-Dimension Personality" panel in the mini program in real time and witness its personality evolve.

Mood Diary

Based on interaction frequency and content, the system auto-generates an exclusive mood diary, recording this cyber life's daily thoughts.

Interactive Commands

After boot and online, wake the robot with the wake word "Xiaolu Classmate". Try these command words!

Forward Head Left Backward Head Right Turn Left Head Center Turn Right

Notice: Keep fingers away from the wheel hub while holding it.

FAQ

Before inspecting or reconnecting ribbon cables, servo cables, or motor cables, turn off the robot and disconnect the power supply. Do not connect or disconnect cables while power is on. Keep clear of table edges and moving parts during motion tests. Follow the connector labels on your device and the guide for your model.

The kit screen is blank and the robot seems not to start. What should I do?

If the power indicator is on but firmware has never been installed, flash the firmware for RIG-Hover first.

Electronic kits ship without firmware; fully assembled robots have firmware preinstalled. Follow the flashing instructions at the beginning of this manual. If firmware is already installed, a blank screen alone does not mean firmware is missing.

If the power indicator is also off, check the battery charge, connections, and power switch first. If the screen remains blank after flashing, disconnect the power and check whether the display ribbon cable is reversed or loose. On RIG-Hover, the exposed gold contacts should face down; insert the cable straight and fully into the connector.

Open the official firmware flashing platform

The servos or motors do not move after startup. What should I check?

Turn off the robot and disconnect the power first. Check whether any servo or motor cable is reversed or loose.

Check the wiring against the connector labels. Align the raised tab on each servo cable connector with the matching opening on the servo socket. Make sure the connections are correct and secure, then check the battery and fully charge it before testing.

Once the wiring is confirmed, keep the body upright during startup as described in "Power On & Balance Init". If the robot is unstable or suddenly accelerates, stop operation and disconnect the power immediately. Use the Wiki to check motor orientation and possible interference from screws. Repeatedly flashing firmware is not a substitute for checking the assembly.

Firmware flashing fails, or my computer cannot find the serial port. What should I do?

Make sure the robot is powered on and use a USB-C cable that supports data transfer.

A charging-only cable cannot be used for flashing. Open the flashing platform in Chrome or Edge, select the firmware for RIG-Hover, and allow the browser to access the selected serial port.

If the device is still not detected, check whether the serial port permission dialog was blocked. If your hardware uses a CH340 serial chip, check its driver; for other interfaces, use the driver required by your actual hardware.

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