Robotronics Patches & Pumper, Operating Manual

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Chapter 2 Radio Control System
RADIO CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the diagram showing the radio control transmitter for the location of controls.
Check all of the trim adjustments on the transmitter and make sure they are in their center
position. Extend the Radio Control Transmitter Antenna 1/4 to 1/2 way. Turn the Radio
Control Transmitter on and then turn on the main robot power switch. It is okay to turn off
the RC with the robot on if the RC battery goes low or if the robot starts moving. This will
put the robot in neutral while your going to the robot to turn it off.
The right hand joystick controls movement of the robot's drive wheels. Pushing the
stick forward will cause the robot to move forward. Pulling the stick back will cause the robot
to move backward. Moving the stick to the right or left will cause the robot to turn to the right
or left respectively. Movement is fully proportional so any variation or combination of
movement is possible. The horizontal and vertical trim tabs to the left and below the joystick
are for centering and should be adjusted if the robot creeps on its own, otherwise they
should be left in the center.
The left joystick left and right moves the eye pupils and the head. The eyes will look
in the direction that you move the head automatically. The slider control below the stick
should be left in the center so that the eyes and head stay in the center. Forward and back
movement of the joystick does not control a function.
For a detail of other functions, see the radio control diagram on the next page. All of
these functions are labeled on the radio control itself.
There is a recharge jack on the side of the transmitter. The recharge jack is used to
charge the internal Nickel Metal Hydride RC transmitter battery. Connect the NI-MH RC
battery charger to it and charge for 16 hours or overnight. This battery pack will give you 5-
6 hours of operation on a full charge.
Take care not to overcharge the batteries as this will shorten their life span. You can
charge the batteries whenever you want but you should not exceed the 16 hours charge
time especially if the battery level does not show in the red yet.