Controlcommand For Sphero From Script

Yes - for Sphero you should generally use the generic Movement commands, not ControlCommand() to the Sphero Movement Panel.

Use the Movement API instead of ControlCommand()

Since the Sphero Movement Panel is already the active Movement Panel in the project, these script commands will drive it:

• Movement.forward(speed, timeOut)
• Movement.reverse(speed, timeOut)
• Movement.left(speed, timeOut)
• Movement.right(speed, timeOut)
• Movement.stop()
• Movement.setSpeed(speed)

These are the supported project-level movement commands documented by ARC’s Movement Panel system: https://synthiam.com/Support/ARC-Overview/movement-panels

Example: timed routine in JavaScript

Movement.setSpeed(60);
Movement.forward(60);
sleep(1000);
Movement.stop();

Or with a timed command:

Movement.forward(60, 1000);
Movement.stop();

If you want a turn:

Movement.setSpeed(50);
Movement.left(50, 500);
Movement.stop();

Why ControlCommand("Sphero Movement Panel", ...) is failing

ControlCommand() only works with commands that the specific robot skill exposes. The Sphero Movement Panel typically doesn’t expose the same kind of Forward / Left / SetSpeed control commands that some other skills do. That’s why you’re seeing Unknown command.

You can read more about how ControlCommand() works here: https://synthiam.com/Support/Programming/control-command

For on-screen D-pad buttons

The best option is to use Interface Builder and add a Joystick Pad or buttons that call the generic movement commands.

Option A: Joystick Pad

Add:

Project Add robot skill Interface Builder

Then in the skill’s settings, add a Joystick Pad and set it to control the Movement Panel. That way it will drive Sphero through the project’s active movement system.

Option B: Buttons mapped to script

Create buttons in Interface Builder and assign scripts like:

Movement.forward(60);

Movement.left(50);

Movement.right(50);

Movement.stop();

About using the Rovio panel as a D-pad

That’s not a good fit because some Movement Panel UI elements are tied to their specific robot skill and may disable when disconnected. For a generic, always-available D-pad, use Interface Builder instead: https://synthiam.com/Support/Skills/Remote-Control/Interface-Builder?id=16063

If you want precise heading control on Sphero

For heading-style moves, the Sphero Movement Panel may expose its own settings in the kebab menu / skill configuration, but scripting should still be done through the generic movement functions unless the skill documentation explicitly lists a ControlCommand.

If you want, I can help you build:

1. a JavaScript timed routine for Sphero, or
2. a custom Interface Builder D-pad with button scripts.

If you’d like, paste the exact name of your Sphero Movement Panel title bar and I can help map the buttons correctly.