Kidz Robotix 5576 Table Top Robot User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Kidz Robotix
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Kidz Robotix 5576 Table Top Robot
To Parents: Please read through these instructions before giving guidance
to your children.
Warning: Choking Hazard – Small parts, Not For Children under 3 Years.
SAFETY MESSAGES
1. Adult supervision and assistance are required at all times.
2. This kit is intended for children 8 years or older.
3. This kit and its finished product contain small parts which may cause
choking if misused. Keep away from children under 3 years old.
4. To prevent possible short circuits, never touch the contacts inside the
battery case with any metal.
USE OF THE BATTERY
- Requires one 1.5V AA battery (not included).
- For best results, always use a fresh battery.
- Make sure you insert the battery with the correct polarities.
- Remove the battery from the kit when not in use.
- Replace an exhausted battery straight away to avoid possible damage to the kit.
- Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the kit before recharging.
- Rechargeable batteries should be recharged under adult supervision.
- Make sure that the supply terminals in the battery case are not short-circuited.
- Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
CONTENTS
Also
required, but not included: 1 x 1.5V AA battery, small crosshead screwdriver.
ASSEMBLY
- Put the chassis with the motor installed on your work surface, the same way round as in the diagram. Push one of the axles (Part J) into the hole next to the large gear wheel in the chassis, and slide one of the gears (Part K) onto it, so that the gear interlocks with the large gear wheel.
- Push the other axle into the hole in the motor recess, next to the first gear. Slide another gear onto it, so that this gear interlocks with the first gear and the worm gear of the motor.
- Slot the battery case into place on top of the chassis, making sure that the axles slot into the two holes on the underside of the case. Secure it with two screws (Part G).
- Put the red wire from the battery case and the red wire from the motor into one of the terminals, and push in a terminal cap (Part I) to trap and connect the wires. Put the black wire from the battery case and the black wire from the switch into the other terminal, and push in a terminal cap to trap and connect the wires.
- Make sure the switch is off. Slot a 1.5-volt, AA battery into the battery case, with the negative terminal of the battery (the flat end) touching the spring in the battery case.
- Put the transparent cover over the battery case. Fit the cover into the two slots at the rear of the chassis.
- Hold the metal wire antenna (Part H) in place and attach it and the transparent cover to the battery case with a washer screw (Part F). You can gently bend the wire to adjust the angle of the antenna.
- Clip four legs into one end of the chassis.
- Clip four legs into the other end of the chassis.
- Clip the two claws onto the chassis.
Congratulations! Your Table Top Robot is ready to go!
Questions & Comments
We value you as a customer and your satisfaction with this product is important to us. If you have comments or questions, or you find any part of this kit missing or defective, please do not hesitate to contact our distributor in your country. You will find the address printed on the package. You are also welcome to contact our Marketing Support Team: Email: infodesk @4m-ind.com, Fax (852) 25911566, Tel: (852) 28936241, Web site: WWW.4M-IND.COM
OPERATION
Put your Table Top Robot in the center of a clear tabletop (or on a toy box). Switch on to make the robot go. The robot will move sideways. Make sure the starting angle of the robot is about perpendicular to the table edge so that when it walks towards the table edge, it can turn and keep going. Otherwise, it may fall off the edge.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the motor does not run:
- Check that you are using a fresh battery.
- Check that the battery is inserted the correct way around in the battery case.
- Check that all four wires are touching the metal terminals If the robot falls off the table:
- Check that the starting angle is about perpendicular to the table edge.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The battery provides electricity to the motor, which turns the rotor at high speed. The gears reduce the speed of rotation so that the wheels turn quite slowly. It turns the two driving wheels and a third, single wheel at right angles to the others. This third wheel doesn’t quite touch the table because of the roller. When the robot reaches the edge of the table, the rollers go over the edge, allowing the third wheel to touch the table. This makes the robot turn until the rollers move back onto the table. Cams on the axle push the plates that the legs and claws are attached to turn from side to side.
FUN FACTS
- The robot legs are specially designed for adsorbing impact. If the robot accidentally falls off the table, the legs will be the first part to touch the ground. This makes the legs absorb most of the impact force, minimizing the damage to the chassis. If the impact is big, the legs may come off from the chassis. Don’t worry, they can be reinstalled and used over and over again!
- Many robot crabs have been built that walk sideways in the same way as real crabs.
- The fastest crab is the ghost crab, which can scuttle along at speeds up to 16 kilometers per hour (10 miles per hour) — much faster than your walking pace!
- Crabs walk sideways because they can’t walk forwards! The middle joints in their legs can only bend up and down, not from side to side.
- Cams move the Table Top Robot’s legs and claws. The cam is a useful mechanical device for controlling movement. It was first used more than 2,000 years ago.
- Many mobile robots have sensor systems to avoid falling off edges or bumping into walls. They use touch sensors or optical sensors to detect edges and walls.
- Some robots can remember the location of the edges, walls, and other obstacles they hit, so they can avoid them in the future.
FAQs
How do I use the robot?****
The robot is controlled with a remote control. The remote control has two joysticks to control the movement of the robot. The left joystick controls the left and right movement of the robot, and the right joystick controls the forward and backward movement of the robot. You can also use your fingers to control the movement of the robot by touching the joysticks on the remote control.
How do I charge my robot?****
The battery charger is included in this kit. Simply plug it into an electrical outlet, and then plug in your robot’s battery into the charger. Make sure that you set up your robot on a flat surface before charging it.
How do I change my robot’s direction?****
To change your robot’s direction, simply push one of the buttons on its remote control. If you want to move forward, press one of its forward buttons, and if you want to move backward, press one of its backward buttons. If you want to turn left, press one of its left buttons, and if you want to turn right, press one of its right buttons.
My robot’s legs are not moving at all! Why?****
There are two reasons why this may happen. First, make sure that your remote control is working properly by testing it on another device (such as a TV or radio). Second, make sure that you have installed your batteries correctly in your remote control.
How do I install the batteries in my remote control?****
First, remove the battery cover from your remote control by sliding it off from both sides. Then, insert your batteries into their proper positions inside your remote control (make sure that they are facing correctly). Finally, slide your battery cover back onto your remote control until it snaps into place.
How does the tabletop robot work?****
The Table Top Robot is a hands-on science kit that teaches the basics of robotics by constructing a working robot crab. When activated, the robot crab scuttles under its own power and changes direction when it encounters an obstacle. Place it on a tabletop and watch it perform acrobatic tricks.
Why do robots need to be controlled remotely?****
The remote control is the “brain” of the robot. It contains software that gives robots the intelligence to perform difficult tasks while being able to interact with the environment. The remote control works as a computer and allows parts of the robot to work together and stay connected to other systems.
What robots help humans?****
They can handle lifting heavy loads, toxic substances, and repetitive tasks. This has helped companies to prevent many accidents, also saving time and money. In the medical field robots are used for intricate surgeries such as prostate cancer surgery.
What are the principles of a robot?****
A robot must protect its existence at all costs. A robot must obtain and maintain access to its own power source. A robot must continually search for better power sources.
What component can a robot use to act?****
Sensors: a component that provides electrical signals to allow a robot to interact with the world. Actuators: the motor parts that are responsible for a robot’s movement.
How can a robot make decisions?****
Planning while keeping to rules. If concrete actions are not planned, the robot could use mathematical optimization methods to decide how to act. Mathematical optimization is a technique for achieving the best possible result under given circumstances, called constraints.
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