Power Pong
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1:
Getting Started with the Alpha
1.1
Congratulations ................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Alpha Table Tennis Robot Features ................................................................. 2
1.3
Included Parts ................................................................................................... 2
1.4
Terminology Used in this Manual .................................................................... 4
1.5
Power Pong Service / Support ......................................................................... 4
Section 2:
Setup of the Alpha Robot
2.1
Unfolding the Collection Net ........................................................................... 5
2.2
Positioning the Support Legs ............................................................................ 5
2.3
Rotating/Raising the Throwing Head into Play Position .................................. 5
2.4
Connecting the Throwing Head Communication Cable ................................... 8
2.5
Fully Opening the Collection Net ..................................................................... 8
2.6
Mounting the Robot on the Table-Top ............................................................. 9
2.7
Adjusting the Support Legs (Rubber Tips) ....................................................... 9
2.8
Securing the Side Nets .................................................................................... 10
2.9
Connecting the Control Panel Cable .............................................................. 10
2.10
Mounting the Control Panel ........................................................................... 11
2.11
Connecting the Alpha Robot to the Power Source ......................................... 11
2.12
Load the Alpha Robot with Table Tennis Balls................................................ 12
2.13
Congratulations
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Setup is Complete ............................................................. 12
Section 3:
3.1
Control Panel Description ............................................................................... 13
3.2
Controls Affecting the Single Thrown Ball Type ............................................ 13
3.2.1
Ball Placement Rotary Dials ............................................................... 13
3.2.2
Ball
LED’s 1
-6 ..................................................................................... 13
3.2.3
Ball Trajectory Buttons / LED Display ................................................ 14
3.2.4
Ball Side-Spin Buttons / LED Display ................................................. 14
3.2.5
Ball Back/Top-Spin Buttons / LED Display .......................................... 15
3.2.6
Ball Speed Buttons / LED Display ...................................................... 15
3.3
Controls Affecting All Thrown Balls ................................................................ 16
3.3.1
Balls/min Rotary Dial ......................................................................... 16
3.3.2
AFC Button / LED ............................................................................... 16
3.3.3
RND Button / rnd and Trnd LEDs ....................................................... 17
3.4
Drill Related Controls ...................................................................................... 18
3.4.1
Memory Place Rotary Dial w/22 positions ......................................... 18
3.4.2
Memory Select/save Button .............................................................. 18
3.4.3
Backstep Button ................................................................................. 19
3.4.4
Sample / Pause Button ....................................................................... 19
3.4.5
Add Ball Buttons ................................................................................ 19
3.4.6
Remove Ball Button ........................................................................... 19