Smartibot - function reset() - should it restore josytick control from APP

Background, there are alot more details on the Redditt sub-group, not sure of the best pace to post this.

So, I have downloaded modified wall avoidance software from the web, it does not run automatically.

Taking advice I have modified a panel on the app so that :

Button 1 on the app when pressed calls load()

                                      when released calls wallAvoidance()

Button 2 on the app when pressed calls a function to stop wallAvoidance and stop both motors

                                      when released calls reset()

So on power up I connect from the app and I can control the smartibot using the dpad.
When I press and release Button 1 on the app it starts wall avoidance.
When I press and release Button 2 on the app, wall avoidance terminates and the motors stop.

At this point because the RAM has been cleared I expected to be able to take control from the dpad, this does not happen.
I can however toggle between wall avoidance and not be using buttons 1 and 2 on the app.

Is there some other function I should use?
Have I misunderstood what reset() does?
Or have I found a feature in the firmware?

I would like to sort it because it means I can demonstrate the robot in schools and exhibitions by switching between the two modes from my phone.

Steve Gale

Here is the code for the smartibot itself

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• mydistance (2) (1).js