Airtronics Vanguard Radio Control Operating
Instructions
Refer to the diagram showing the radio control transmitter for the location of controls.
Extend the Radio Control Transmitter Antenna 1/4 to 1/2 way. Turn the Radio Control
Transmitter on first and then turn on the main robot power switch. Turn on the Bear. It is
necessary for the robot to always have an operating signal when it is on. If there is no signal
you will not have full control of the robot.
Before operating the robot, attach the neck strap to the radio control neck strap
connecting hook (#10 on the radio control diagram).
Control of the left and right eyelids is via switch #11 and #12 (See the radio control
diagram) found on the upper left hand corner of the Radio Control Transmitter. With the
switch towards the operator the eyelids will be in the closed position and away from the
operator the eyelids will be in the open position. The movement of the eyes left and right is
operated by switch #13. Moving it left moves the eyeballs left and moving the switch right
causes the robot eyes to look right.
The cassette/radio and siren is controlled by the switch on the upper right top of the
radio control (switch #18). Movement of the switch away from the operator causes the
cassette tape function to switch on. Movement of the switch towards the operator causes
the siren to switch on.
The left joystick left and right moves the Bear’s head. Forward and back movement
of the joystick does not control a function.
A charge plug is provided on the transmitter for recharging its internal 500 mAH NiCd
batteries ( Do not use this charge plug to charge the optional 1.3AH super battery pack ).
The charger should be connected with the appropriate cable connection, and the transmitter
power switch must be in the off position before charging the batteries. A charge light on the
charger will come on while charging.
To charge the super battery, unplug it from the R.C. and connect it directly into the
super battery charger. Do not charge the small RC battery with the super battery charger.
The small battery must be charged through the RC.
The transmitter should be charged for 16 hours when fully discharged. Take care not
to overcharge the batteries as this will shorten their life span. Repeated partial discharging
of the NiCd batteries will cause them to lose some of their capacity. Therefore, it is
preferable to discharge the transmitter until the needle goes into the red region of the battery
level meter before recharging when this is possible. It is best to avoid discharging the
batteries until they are completely dead as this will make recharging more difficult.
The optional 1.3AH super battery pack may be attached to the back of the radio
control with the Velcro. To connect it to the radio control, open the battery compartment of
the radio control. Disconnect the internal RC transmitter Battery, and connect the Super
Battery connector where it was plugged into. Put the battery compartment door back on
allowing the Super Battery wire to run through the slot.
