This tutorial series takes you from zero to a working OctoMY™ setup. Complete these in order.
Welcome to OctoMY™!
This getting started series is designed for complete beginners. Each tutorial builds on the previous one, so follow them in sequence. By the end, you'll have a functioning robot control system and understand the basics of OctoMY™.
By the end of this series you will have:
The Sentient is the one identity that stays with you. The Agent and Remote are Node Personalities that live underneath your Sentient — and you can have as many of each as you want. This series creates one of each; later you'll add more and switch between them without restarting the app.
| Order | Tutorial | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Installation | Install OctoMY™ on your device |
| 2 | Your first Agent | Set up and configure an Agent node |
| 3 | Your first Remote | Set up a Remote controller |
| 4 | First connection | Pair Agent and Remote, send first command |
Pro Tip
You don't need physical robot hardware to start! OctoMY™ can run in virtual mode for learning and testing. You can add hardware later.
The complete getting started series takes approximately 1-2 hours.
By completing this tutorial series, you will:
Once you've finished the getting started tutorials, you'll be ready to: