LOBSTER Sports Pickle Ball Machine Instructions

**LOBSTER Sports Pickle Ball Machine Instructions

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Troubleshooting Instructions

TS- Calibrating Your Machine

The most common statements regarding calibration issues are…
“When using various drills the balls shoot into the net.”
“When using various drills the balls shoot over the baseline.”
“I set the calibration and the balls are still shooting into the net or over the baseline.”
This indicates one of the following:
The calibration was not set up correctly for that specific drill (See Section 1, Calibration your machine so the balls stop shooting past the baseline).
The calibration was not set up correctly for that specific drill. (See Section 2, Calibrating your machine so the balls stop hitting the net).
There is a magnet missing on one of the server wheels. (See Section 3, Checking your Server Wheel Magnets).|  |
 | SECTION 1
Calibrating Your Machine So The Balls Stop Hitting The Net.
** Most pre-programmed drills work with the Test ball calibrated to land on the Center of the T on the Service line. How-ever some pre-programmed drills may cause the ball to shoot into the net in this case you will need to follow the directions below.|  |

Start Up Screen

 | Step 1. With your machine lined up at the baseline press the Test button.
Step 2. Use the + button so that your distance is approximately 1 to 2 feet past the Service line. Press the Test button to shoot a ball out and make sure that the ball lands 1 foot past the Service line.
Step 3. Go into the pre-programed drill you were calibrating to, and press play. If balls are still hitting the net, then go back and adjust the Test Ball distance so that it hits 2 feet in front of the Service line.
If the issue continues, move to Section 3.|  |

Calibration Screen.

Test Button

 | SECTION 2.
Calibrating Your Machine So The Balls Stop Shooting Past The Baseline.
Most pre-programmed drills work with the Test ball calibrated to land on the Center of the T on the Service line. How-ever some pre-programmed drills may cause the ball to shoot past the baseline in this case you will need to follow the directions below.
Step 1. With your machine lined up at the baseline press the Test button.
Step 2. Use the – button so that your distance is approximately 1 to 2 feet behind the Service line. Press the Test button to shoot a ball out and make sure that the ball lands 1 foot behind the Service line (closer to the net).
Step 3. Go into the pre-programed drill you were calibrating to and press play. If balls are shooting past the baseline, then go back and adjust the Test Ball distance so that it hits 2 feet in behind the Service line.
If the issue continues, move to Section 3.|  | Test Button
Calibration Screen.
Test Button
 | SECTION 3.
Checking The Magnets On Your Server Wheels
In Rare cases the machine may not calibrate correctly, or still continue shooting balls into the net, or past the baseline despite the Test ball being shot 1 to 2 feet past or behind the Service line (sections 1 and 2). If this is the case please follow the steps below.
Step 1. Make sure the machine is off. Using a cell phone or tablet reach in and take a picture of the right side of each of the server wheels.
Step 2. Inspect all 4 holes on both of the server wheels. Every hole should have a magnet in it. You can use a paperclip to test the polarity of the magnet.
If you found that a magnet is missing from the server wheel, then you need to contact Technical Support at 1- 818-764-6000 to get a replacement wheel.
If the issue still continues then you will need to contact Technical Support at 1-800-526-4041 ext:14, or e-mail at: support@lobstersports.com so we can further assist you via telephone, or scheduled video conferences using Microsoft Teams.|  |
Server Wheels with Magnets circled in green.

Author:JJ Contributors: CT, JR Date: 7/23/2024 Revised:

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