DMBot
Draw Me Bot setup, calibration, queue flow, and operation.
Getting Started
DMBot Overview
DMBot is a live robotic drawing experience that turns guest photos into physical pen-and-paper portraits -- drawn by a robot right in front of the audience. Guests take a photo, ch
Getting Started with DMBot
This guide walks you through setting up DMBot software and running your first robotic drawing session. Prerequisites Mac computer running macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later DexArm robot
Managing Drawings
How to Write a Good Body Prompt (and What to Avoid)
The body prompt controls what the guest is doing in the drawing. The same prompt mechanic is used by da Vinci, Raphael, and Picasso — three of the AI Draw Me models that share the
DMBot: Running Multiple Bots at One Event
Why Run Multiple Bots? Running two or more bots in parallel can dramatically increase throughput and reduce wait times. Hardware Requirements One DexArm unit per bot One iPad runni
Troubleshooting Steps: When Two Bots Draw the Same Image Differently
Two Draw Me Bot robots can draw the same image differently when calibration, paper placement, pen pressure, speed, or robot setup is not matched between them. Use this checklist to
DMBot: Pen Maintenance
Why Pen Maintenance Matters Drawing quality depends entirely on the pen tip. A worn or dried tip produces faint, broken, or incomplete drawings. Regular maintenance is the most imp
Event Setup & Operation
Understanding Online vs Offline Mode in DMBot for macOS
DMBot for macOS can run in online or offline mode. Choose the mode that matches how the event receives photos and whether the Mac needs to communicate with Foto Master Cloud during
DMBot Settings Guide
This reference covers every configurable setting in the DMBot software. Access settings from the sidebar menu in the app. Connectivity Robot Connection Port selection -- Choose the
Calibration
DMB Arm Calibration - Advanced Troubleshooting
Use this article when normal Draw Me Bot calibration does not resolve drawing quality, position, or robot movement issues. Advanced calibration should be done slowly and tested wit
DMBot Calibration Guide
Proper calibration is essential for high-quality drawings. The DexArm needs to know exactly where the paper is and how high to hold the pen. This guide covers all calibration proce
Integrations
Draw Me Bot: Photo Sources & Integrations
Draw Me Bot draws whatever lands in the Cloud event gallery it is connected to. That means any Foto Master software that uploads AI Draw Me–processed photos to the same event becom
Draw Me Bot + FMX for iPad
FMX for iPad is the most common photo source for Draw Me Bot. The iPad captures the guest photo, the AI Draw Me step transforms it into a drawing style, and the result is uploaded
Draw Me Bot + FMX for Windows
FMX for Windows can feed photos to Draw Me Bot the same way FMX for iPad does. Use this setup when you want a DSLR camera, a full Windows booth display, or a mirror booth running a
Draw Me Bot + AI Hot Folder
AI Hot Folder watches a folder on a Windows PC for new images and automatically uploads them to the Foto Master Cloud event gallery. When used with Draw Me Bot, this means any work
Draw Me Bot + Selfie Wi-Fi
Selfie Wi-Fi lets guests upload a photo from their own smartphone — no iPad or booth at the capture station. The photo is uploaded to Foto Master Cloud, processed through AI Draw M
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Troubleshooting Hub
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