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If the Battery is not taking a Charge

 

 
Make sure that the charger is working by connecting it to a battery that is known to be good. 
 
Leave the charger on for a few days and see if the battery starts taking a charge.  Turn the robot 
on and try to operate it.  Connect to the charger again. If it still will not take a charge, it’s time to 
replace the battery. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Buzz E. Smoke Alarm & Safety House

Page 1: ...i Buzz E Smoke Alarm Safety House Operating Manual Version 2 3 ...

Page 2: ...expand its functions making its usefulness grow as your needs grow Please read this manual carefully It will help you make the most of your Smoke Alarm and House Attention to maintenance will greatly prolong the life of this product Most problems you encounter will be minor and the manual will provide an answer Please feel free to contact us if you have unanswered questions relating to operation m...

Page 3: ... 3 Smoke Alarm Character 7 Chapter 4 The House with Lights 9 10 Chapter 5 MP3 CD Player 11 13 Chapter 6 Power Supply 14 PART 3 Optional Features 15 Chapter 7 Control Box 15 Chapter 8 Voice System Headset Microphone 16 Chapter 9 Video Camera and Monitor 17 Chapter 10 Voice Modifier 18 Chapter 11 Battery Option 20 Battery Charger 22 PART 4 Maintenance 23 Chapter 12 Maintenance 23 Regular Maintenance...

Page 4: ...ation 60 Smoke Alarm Inside View 61 Smoke Alarm Back View 62 Servo Board 63 Base Unit Electronics 64 House Back Inside View 65 Switching Output Boards 66 Operator Control Box Inside 67 Control Box Audio Board 68 Fuse Block Detail 69 Notes Section 70 Technical Tips Section 71 These sections can be used to place additional notes that you would like to record during your use of the House or additiona...

Page 5: ...the additional shipping charges The buyer is further responsible to ensure that proper and complete training be given to those operating the robot system as all aspects of such operation cannot be covered in a brief manual such as this In no event shall ROBOTRONICS Inc be liable for any incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this product or arising from t...

Page 6: ...ith your questions Again most problems are easily solved If you do need replacement parts we can usually ship them the following day you call Please call our service department before sending a part or your robot in for repair or modifications Because of parts availability robots may vary slightly from unit to unit If you have any questions please contact our service department The service departm...

Page 7: ...d the Safety House are not included in all systems but can be purchased at any time In automatic mode the Smoke Alarm has a personality of his own In manual mode you can add a personal touch to the character as you interact with your audience Much of the excitement of the Smoke Alarm is provided by the operator Even an operator with a shy personality can be effective with the smoke alarm as they g...

Page 8: ... at the bottom You can see the slots in the plastic at the bottom of the opening 3 Install the chimney on the top of the House Connecting the extension wires depends on the package that you have 1 Smoke Alarm only no extension cables are needed 2 Smoke Alarm and controls only One extension cable from the control box to base unit 3 Smoke Alarm and House Connect the extension cable from the base uni...

Page 9: ...r The power wire plugs in to the back of the control box and then to the DC in jack on the monitor The video plug is yellow and it runs from the control box to the video in of the monitor 4 Set the volume levels There is volume level for the music and the Smoke Alarm s voice on the operator control box There is also a volume on this same box for the volume of your hearing in the headset Step 7 Tes...

Page 10: ...fier The systems block diagram found in the Appendix shows how the various subsystems and their components are interrelated Following are explanations of each subsystem some operating instructions and trouble shooting hints where appropriate Chapter 2 Automatic Music Control System Automatic Music Control is the automatic operation of the House and Smoke Alarm from the MP3 player One of the tracks...

Page 11: ...ach servo motor The mouth servo is located in the Smoke Alarm with a rod going up to the mouth itself The mouth motor moves in sync to the music or in sync to your talking if you are using the headset microphone When you put the Smoke Alarm on top of the base unit you have to screw in the round knobs to his feet Always make sure these are snug before operating The two wires coming from Buzz connec...

Page 12: ...t cloth Windex or water and a soft cloth can be used Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners When transporting the Smoke Alarm on the base keep it secure so that it does not bounce around Put a cover or a blanket over it to protect it Do not put it in the back of an open truck or trailer Microphone Cover Latch Cover Latch Note The Actual Cover Is Solid Black ABS Plastic ...

Page 13: ...d LED 1 To do this find the dowel velcroed on the back of the house Insert the dowel into the hole in the back cover of the house Push on the dowel and this will flex out on the front panel s so that you can get your hand behind it Next slide the top of the panel down to release it from the top slots 2 The other way is to remove the back cover of the house push down the tabs of the front panel and...

Page 14: ...l and you can remove the LED that is burnt out Important Only pull the LED panel out enough to get to the LED that you need to replace because if you pull it too far then many of the wires going to the LEDs will pop off and you will have to put them back on 2 Pull the brown connection off of the LED Note that the LED has a long lead and short because it is polarized Note The connector has yellow o...

Page 15: ... up on the display If it does not show up in the display push the ESP button If you are in ESP when you turn off the CD player it will remain on ESP when you turn it back on Hold Feature To activate push the HOLD slide button This locks the player against accidental pushing of the buttons on the front of the player The pushbutton palm control will still be active The word HOLD will appear in the d...

Page 16: ...12 Chapter 5 CD Player Instructions ...

Page 17: ...se you need to load them again in the future 4 Install the software from the CD on your computer if you want to download additional songs to the player 5 Make sure the lock switch is off which locks the controls 6 Press and hold the play button Select the music menu and select a track 7 Start the track with the play button You can pause with this same button 8 Use the stop box symbol button for st...

Page 18: ... 110 Volt outlets available The battery is a 12 Volt 33AH Gel type battery Either the power supply or battery connect into the same connection on the back of the house This is the black red connection Line up the red to red and black to black This is a polarized connection and can only be connected one way The polarity of the wires on the front of the supply must not be disturbed They must always ...

Page 19: ...erate all of the functionality of the Smoke Alarm and interact with the audience With the headset microphone you can be the voice of the Smoke Alarm and hear what the kids are saying After a switch is hit on the control box this input goes to the control board in the control box This board communicates with the control board in the House which operates the specific function that you have selected ...

Page 20: ...e audio board in the control box where it is mixed with the audio from the MP3 player and then sent to the audio board in the House The House audio board amplifies the signal to be put on the speakers The master volume controls this volume level along with the music The hearing involves a microphone on the Smoke Alarm which picks up the kids voices and sends it from the House audio board to the co...

Page 21: ...at go from the control box to the monitor One has a black barrel plug This is the power wire The other has a yellow plug This is the video signal After the plugs are connected turn on the video monitor and adjust the brightness contrast and color The camera has a broad viewing field to be able to see people in front of the House and all around the Smoke Alarm Location of Video Camera On some model...

Page 22: ...ct sound Typically set this on EFX for the full effect 10 H R Key switch Not used 11 Pitch Switch Adjusts the amount of pitch shift 12 Mode Switch Selects the mode Typically use the pitch shifter mode The pitch shifter has two basic effects a digital pitch shifter and a delay There are many variations of these two effects When used as a pitch shifter you can vary the shift within 2 octaves Set the...

Page 23: ...19 Chapter 10 Voice Modifier Below is a typical setting for the Buzz Smoke Alarm voice Balance clockwise Pitch About 2 00 Mode pitch shifter ...

Page 24: ...he battery in 10 to 14 hours This type of charger will not overcharge the battery if left ON indefinitely Avoid leaving it charging for more than 5 days Generally remove the battery from the charger when the charger indicates a full charge Cautions Batteries are provided with a polarized connector to avoid connecting the battery backwards and damaging the circuitry If these connections are disturb...

Page 25: ...loat charge stage 3 Personal Safety Precautions Warnings HAZARD OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE When charging a lead acid battery gives off hydrogen gas The Gel type battery is a lead acid battery with pressure relief type vents Although it only gives off a small percentage of the gas that a wet lead acid battery does the following precautions should be observed 1 Charge the battery in a dry well ventila...

Page 26: ...ger is working by connecting it to a battery that is known to be good Leave the charger on for a few days and see if the battery starts taking a charge Turn the robot on and try to operate it Connect to the charger again If it still will not take a charge it s time to replace the battery ...

Page 27: ...yer care and maintenance pages 6 Wash the plastic body with mild soap and water and a soft cloth Rubbing alcohol may be used on stains that won t come off with soap Do NOT use alcohol on the color room panels 7 Check the Control box and voice equipment for broken wires loose fasteners etc 8 If you have the battery option fully charge the battery This must be done on a daily basis when the robot is...

Page 28: ...rew drivers Screwdrivers flat head and Phillips Socket and ratchet set Needle nose pliers Crimper Wire strippers Wire cutters diagonal cutters 7 16 3 8 wrenches Set of Allen wrenches Especially 3 32 and 1 8 sizes Extra 9 Volt alkaline batteries Small soldering iron and solder Small can all purpose lubricant Digital Multimeter Volts Ohms ...

Page 29: ... Interior Exterior enamel could be used This can be touched up easy if the paint ever got a scuff or scrape but is typically just for painting trim bumpers gauge plates etc Carefully cover parts that are not to be painted with masking tape and paper to protect against over spray Method 2 Note If you use method 2 you should contact a professional painter that has had experience painting on various ...

Page 30: ... table This will keep the glue from running Apply some of the PVC or ABS glue along the seam only on the inside of the body Check to make sure that the glue is not running through the crack on to the outside of the body Note Avoid getting the glue on your hands 5 Immediately put the fiberglass mesh on the glue and pat it down to saturate into the glue 6 Apply some more PVC or ABS glue over the fib...

Page 31: ...oors in a temperature controlled environment Do not store it in a location that will get extremely hot Extreme heat will damage the color panels and could warp the plastic Storing it in a room temperature location is the best way to protect it and prevent damage 4 Charge the battery fully as per instructions in battery section if you have this option Storing the battery for any length of time with...

Page 32: ...28 APPENDIX A Program Modules Songs and Dialog ...

Page 33: ... bring my hazard house So come on in and have a browse Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger Come along and learn with me There are many hazards here Might hurt the family you hold dear Power cords are old and frayed Appliances near water lay Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger Check your home most carefully Hazards we have seen...

Page 34: ... rules keep you safe from harm Just plug in the wall the things you use If you only need one then don t use two If you come to my house you will see Safety rules save you and me yeah Oh yeah Safety rules Wipe up spills so someone won t slip Keep poisons up high out of reach is my tip Put matches out of reach from every child Keep us all happy and make me smile If you come to my house you will see ...

Page 35: ...s and air are found close to each other These are some of the things to avoid in your home If you and your family make it a goal to find and remove fire hazards from your house you will all be a lot safer Practicing safety at home will decrease the chances of a fire and protect all the people you love Song Safety is Cool When you wake up in the morning And you get out of bed Won t you listen to th...

Page 36: ...r mix at all And never plug too many cords At once into the wall Respect electric power Cause safety now is cool Yes it is Now when you re home or at your friend s Or even at your school Remember to think safety yeah Make it your golden rule Any room can be safe if you know just what to do So be cool Yeah be cool When you wake up in the morning And you get out of bed Won t you listen to these safe...

Page 37: ...33 Presenter Thank you for spending this time with my friend and me Remember You are the key to fire safety Thanks for listening Robotronics Inc Copyright 2006 ...

Page 38: ...come on in and have a browse Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger Come along and learn with me There are many hazards here Might hurt the family you hold dear Power cords are old and frayed Appliances near water lay Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger What you know can be the key Matches left in baby s reach Bad idea my lessons...

Page 39: ...window or a door Choose a place to meet your family Down a ladder from the second floor Feel closed doors for heat If it s hot you better turn back Crawl down low in the safety zone Cause smoke rises when it attacks Chorus Stay out of the heat Keep the beat Crawl your way to your escape You re not alone in the safety zone Smoke rises when it attacks No need to fear if twice a year You practice you...

Page 40: ...Hang a bed sheet out the window to signal firefighters and yell for help If you are awakened by your smoke alarm and your bedroom is full of smoke get down on the floor and crawl to the nearest exit Smoke rises so you have one to two feet of breathing room close to the floor a space called the safety zone Practice crawling on the floor in the safety zone with your family It is not safe to phone fr...

Page 41: ...ep safe from harm Stay cool kid Keep cool kid Verse 2 When I smell smoke I will alarm you Nothing hot will harm you If you clean me frequently Don t use my battery In your favorite toy I need my batteries To warn every girl and boy Chorus I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe...

Page 42: ...e you remember the things Buzz taught you today Let s review some of the things he said Review the important points of the lesson and ask children to respond Thanks for listening Remember what you know is the key to being safe at home ...

Page 43: ...e is Buzz I m a smoke alarm I m here to keep you safe from harm I always bring my hazard house So come on in and have a browse Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger Come along and learn with me There are many hazards here Might hurt the family you hold dear Power cords are old and frayed Appliances near water lay Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see D...

Page 44: ...s to take care of the smoke alarms in your house Song I m a Cool Kid Alright Do you want to be cool I ll tell you how Right now What do you do with a friend like me Put one in every room You may need two or three One time a month test my battery Change them twice a year Save my energy I m a cool kid Hear the beep from my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid I m a cool kid Hear t...

Page 45: ...time to recognize the fire and get out So clean the smoke alarm each month when you check the battery Paint is like dust it will also clog your smoke alarm If someone paints your home remind them not to paint the smoke alarm Smoke alarms run on batteries and batteries don t last forever Be sure to test your smoke alarm once a month and replace the batteries twice a year or every six months Without...

Page 46: ...f things can catch on fire So keep them far away From any source of heat or flame Let s play it safe today Respect that heat and fire Cause safety now is cool Yeah Yeah Be careful in the kitchen Yeah and when you use that stove And keep those handles turned away And burners turned down low Be careful now with fire Cause safety now is cool Oh yes it s cool Now when you re home or at your friend s O...

Page 47: ...ber to think safety Safety now is cool Yeah it s cool Remember to think safety Cause safety now is cool So you be cool Smoke Alarm Thanks for listening to my important safety message Remember be cool and be safe Bye for now Presenter My friend Buzz E Smoke Alarm has given you some very important fire safety tips Don t forget to share his advice with your family and friends Remember you are the key...

Page 48: ... Danger My name is Buzz I m a smoke alarm I m here to keep you safe from harm I always bring my hazard house So come on in and have a browse Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger Come along and learn with me There are many hazards here Might hurt the family you hold dear Power cords are old and frayed Appliances near water lay Danger is no stranger We can beat it ...

Page 49: ...urt because of a fire the ambulance will be called and then the police have to be called also it s a crime to burn a house All these people could come into harms way just because someone played with matches Listen boys and girls as I sing you a song about the safety rules for matches and lighters Song Matches are Tools Verse If no one played with matches or lighters We may not need as many fire fi...

Page 50: ... and lighters are kept out of the reach of children This is the first step in preventing a disaster The best place to place them is up high in the cupboards or in a locked drawer Some smokers will have their matches or lighters near by even while taking a nap in an easy chair on the couch or in bed They need to put them away or buy a child proof lighter Another thing kids if you see an adult smoki...

Page 51: ...m Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid Keep cool kid Verse 2 When I smell smoke I will alarm you Nothing hot will harm you If you clean me frequently Don t use my battery In your favorite toy I need my batteries To warn every girl and boy Chorus I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake ...

Page 52: ... lessons Do your part for fire safety Parents talk to your children about how dangerous fire can be and how they can help prevent fires The only way to protect our families is by learning the rules and applying them in our lives Thanks for listening Remember What you know is the key to being safe at home ...

Page 53: ... house So come on in and have a browse Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger Come along and learn with me There are many hazards here Might hurt the family you hold dear Power cords are old and frayed Appliances near water lay Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger What you know can be the key Matches left in baby s reach Bad idea ...

Page 54: ...ght cause them to die dial 911 Many accidents or illnesses are not emergencies A bump a bruise or a small cut is not life threatening If you re not sure you should call 911 Children can ask a responsible adult for help Here s a song that will help you understand when and how you should dial 911 Song Call 911 Verse If you are in trouble Get help on the double In the car at home at work Pick up the ...

Page 55: ...he operator you have an emergency and what kind of emergency it is Stay calm and answer all the questions the operator asks you Don t hang up until the operator says it s okay If the emergency allows the operator will keep you on the phone until help arrives If you have to hang up and the emergency is taken care of before help arrives call 911 again and tell the operator help is no longer needed I...

Page 56: ...ery Change them twice a year Save my energy Chorus I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid Keep cool kid Verse 2 When I smell smoke I will alarm you Nothing hot will harm you If you clean me frequently Don t use my battery In your favorite toy I need my ...

Page 57: ... m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid Keep cool kid Repeat Chorus Presenter Buzz reviewed some important rules with you today Share them with a friend Go home and tell your parents what you learned Remember What you know is the key to being safe ...

Page 58: ...ave a browse Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger Come along and learn with me There are many hazards here Might hurt the family you hold dear Power cords are old and frayed Appliances near water lay Danger is no stranger We can beat it you will see Danger is no stranger What you know can be the key Matches left in baby s reach Bad idea my lessons teach Never lea...

Page 59: ...s and special celebrations like Chinese New Year Hanukkah Christmas weddings and birthday parties If you ll follow these tips it s less likely they will start a fire The flame and the melted wax from burning candles are hot and can burn you So don t touch them Never leave a burning candle unattended Don t leave cloth or paper decorations near a burning flame When you have an outdoor celebration be...

Page 60: ...m illegal fireworks there is a reason they are illegal they are dangerous For many holidays or celebrations we use lights on or around trees roofs doors or windows and in our yards and driveways Because we use so many lights at one time sometimes we overload the power outlets in our homes That s a fire waiting to happen There are lights and cords made especially to be used outdoors Use only approv...

Page 61: ...lidays are number one So here is a list Check it twice Got to find out If we re doing what s right Optional verses We all like to see outside lights If the weather is cold There might be ice Make sure to use protected cords Be extra careful when Walking outdoors Fireworks are nice to see But they can be a danger To you and me When grass is dry Keep them high Fireworks can burn Your hands or your e...

Page 62: ... few When you go shopping for a costume shopping or have one made make sure the fabric is fire resistant Fire resistant fabric has a chemical in it to help keep fire from burning as quickly Make sure your costume fits you if it s too long or loose you might trip on it and fall If you are wearing a mask be sure it does not block your sight You need to see where you are going If you ll be walking in...

Page 63: ...vorite toy I need my batteries To warn every girl and boy Chorus I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid I m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm Stay cool kid Keep cool kid Repeat Chorus Presenter I hope you enjoyed visiting with my friend Buzz He shared some real important points Try to keep them in mind a...

Page 64: ...60 APPENDIX B Robot Parts Identification ...

Page 65: ...61 Smoke Alarm Inside View Servo Board Eyebrow Servos Mouth rod Eyelid Servos Eyes L R Servo Arm Servos Servo Arm ...

Page 66: ...62 Smoke Alarm Back View Thumb screws on bottom of feet 9 Volt Battery Compartment for demonstration purposes Remove these three screws only to remove the back cover ...

Page 67: ...Servo Outputs to Servo Motors in the Smoke Alarm Signal and 12V Power Input Output Assignments to Servos 1 Mouth 2 Eyes Left Right 3 Left Arm 4 Right Arm 5 Left Eyelid 6 Right Eyelid 7 Left Eyebrow 8 Right Eyebrow New servo board ...

Page 68: ... Fuses Wire feed through slot Smoke Alarm Signal Bundle Not shown Microphone wire MP3 Polarity Select Jumper PA Jack Volume Mic Jack MP3 Polarity Select Jumper This Jumper allows you to change the signal polarity if you need to change the brand of MP3 player you are using Some MP3 players have a different signal polarity Bottom view with screw locations to remove L plate ...

Page 69: ...65 House Back Inside View House Lights and LED Switching Board 16 pin connector LED Distribution Board LED Distribution Board ...

Page 70: ...66 House Lights Switching Board Ribbon Cable to LED Distribution Boards Lamps Out Lamps Out 12 Volt Power Signals In ...

Page 71: ...67 Operator Control Box Inside View Fuse Audio Board Processor Control Board ...

Page 72: ...Board MP3 Polarity Select Jumper MP3 Polarity Select Jumper This Jumper allows you to change the signal polarity if you need to change the brand of MP3 player you are using Some MP3 players have a different signal polarity ...

Page 73: ...e Fuses The Power to the fuse block comes from the main switch Fuse 1 3 Amp Base Unit Power All base circuit boards and Buzz Fuse 2 5 Amp House Power Lights and LED circuit boards 1 2 3 Fuse 3 3 Amp Control Box Power Audio and processor board in the control box ...

Page 74: ...70 Notes ...

Page 75: ...71 Technical Tips ...

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