# ICBricks Hub
![](img/ICBricksHub01.png)

## Overview  
<font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The ICBricks-V2.0 hub builds on the exceptional performance of its V1.0 predecessor, offering a comprehensive upgrade. It features a refined appearance, enhanced performance, compatibility with both new and legacy sensors, and an optimized user experience. Supporting multi-platform programming software, the V2.0 hub boasts significantly improved battery life, increased load capacity, and an intelligent status indicator design, enabling users to monitor the device's state in real-time. ICBricks-V2.0 delivers an efficient and convenient control experience while expanding application scenarios to support creativity and learning exploration.  </font>

## Structural  
![](img/ICBricksHub02.png)

|  No.   | Name |  Description   |
| :---: | :---: | --- |
| ① | ** Speaker  ** | Emits notification sounds.   |
| ② | ** Indicator Light  ** | Displays power status <sup>[1]</sup>, and can also be used for programming control. |
| ③ | **RJ11 Ports  ** | A total of 8 ports <sup> [2]</sup> located on both sides, emitting a notification sound upon device connection.   |
| ④ | ** Port Numbers  ** | Each port is labeled with a unique identifier for easy recognition and use.     |
| ⑤ | ** Power Button  ** | Press and hold for 2s to power on/off; features a breathing light for status indication <sup>[3]</sup>. |
| ⑥ | ** Function Buttons  ** | Used for direct and programmed control; pressing all 4 simultaneously forces shutdown  <sup> [4]</sup>. |
| ⑦ | ** USB-C Port  ** | Enables charging, program downloading, and firmware updates.   |
| ⑧ | ** Brick Building Holes  ** | Located on the sides and bottom, facilitating assembly and expanded applications.   |


**Additional Notes:  **

+ <sup>[1] </sup>**Power Indicator:**<sup> </sup>Displays remaining battery levels with different light colors. Automatic shutdown: Automatic shutdown when the main controller power drops to 1%.

| ![](img/ICBricksHub03.png) | | |
| :---: | --- | --- |
| ≥50% | 50%~10% | ≤10% |


+ <sup>[2] </sup><font style="color:rgb(44, 44, 54);"></font>**Port Indicators:**<font style="color:rgb(44, 44, 54);"> Refer to the location of each port.  </font>

![](img/ICBricksHub04.png)

+ <sup>[3]</sup>**Power Button Status:**<font style="color:rgb(44, 44, 54);"> Triple-click the Power Button to enter locally saved programs (no effect if no programs are saved). The breathing light indicates status: </font>

|  Status   |  Light Behavior   |
| :---: | --- |
|  Charging (off)   | During charging, the indicator is breathing and the color is current charge. When full, the indicator light is always on and the color is green. |
| Powering on   | The current power indicator light is getting brighter and brighter. |
|  Normal operation   |  The power indicator light is solid blue.   |
|  Bluetooth connected   |  The power indicator light is white and in a breathing state.   |
| Local program running   |  The power indicator light is orange and in a breathing state.   |


<font style="color:#8A8F8D;">*Note: Current power color refers to the color rule of the indicator light.</font>

+ <sup>[4]</sup>**Forced Shutdown:** Press all Function Buttons simultaneously to force shutdown.  

![](img/ICBricksHub05.gif)

## Specifications  
| Item |  Description   |
| :---: | :---: |
| Name | ICBricks Hub |
| Code |  B0100009   |
|  Dimensions   |  72 x 56 x 32 mm   |
|  Weight   | 106 g |
|  Material   | ABS |
|  Main Board/Chip   | ESP32 |
|  Connections   |  USB-C / BLE / RJ11 |
|  Charging Input   | 5 V⎓1 A |
|  Battery Capacity   | 900 mAh（LiPo） |
|  Battery Life   | 4 h |
|  Age   | 6+ |


<font style="color:#8A8F8D;">*Note: Data provided is based on laboratory testing and simulated usage scenarios. Actual battery life may vary.  </font>

## Usage Introduction
<font style="color:rgb(44, 44, 54);">The ICBricks hub offers four usage modes. Refer to the </font>["Control Modes Introduction"](https://icreaterobot-icbricks-docs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/docs/ICBricks/04FeatureOverview.html)<font style="color:rgb(44, 44, 54);"> for detailed instructions:  </font>

| Mode |  Description   |
| :---: | --- |
| ** Direct Control  ** | Operate actuators connected to different ports using the directional buttons (up, down, left, right).   |
| ** Logic Control  ** |  Use sensors to directly control actuators without programming.   |
| ** Programming Control  ** | Supports ICBricks programming software (mobile), ICrobot software (PC), and MicroBlocks software (PC).   |
| ** Logic Restriction  ** | <font style="color:rgb(44, 44, 54);">Disables all intelligent features of the device.  </font> |


##Firmware Upgrade
 **<font style="color:rgb(44, 44, 54);">  For firmware upgrade instructions, click the link below: 👉</font>**
 [[Firmware Upgrade] ](https://icreaterobot-icbricks-docs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/docs/ICBricks/09FirmwareUpgradeGuide.html)