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Programmable Robot Kit

Code: BCE 003A

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Page 1: ...Programmable Robot Kit Code BCE 003A ...

Page 2: ... motor When both motors are on the robot moves forward or backward When just one of the motors is on the robot turns left or right If the two motors run in opposing directions the robot will spin on the spot BUILDING YOUR ROBOT 1 Using a screwdriver and a pair of pliers fit the castor wheel onto the metal bracket Use the pliers to hold the nut while carefully tightening the screw Don t over tighte...

Page 3: ...screws then tighten a nut onto each screw 4 Attach a sticky pad to each of the motors Stick the motors onto the chassis plate as shown using the guideplate to ensure correct positioning 5 Twist another nut on to the end of each screw so that approximately 7mm of thread is exposed on the shorter screws and 12mm of thread is exposed on the longer screw 6 Fit the second plate over the screws and secu...

Page 4: ...ock to the top plate as shown Carefully strip the ends of the wires from the IQ4 to expose the metal wire strands Join the wires from the battery box to the wires from the IQ4 using the connecting block Loosen the screws in the connecting block before inserting the wires then tighten the screws to hold the wires in place 11 Carefully strip the ends of the wires from the motors to expose the metal ...

Page 5: ...by pressing the reduce run speed or increase run speed switches while a program is running Switch the power ON then try this example program 1 Press the output 1 switch and the output 2 switch so that the green lights appear above the switches The motors will start turning forward 2 Press the save switch once The red light under the run switch will flash twice to show the save switch has been pres...

Page 6: ...t reverse and then stop again ERASING A PROGRAM The IQ4 controller will remember a program even when the power is switched off To erase a program hold the run switch down for 3 seconds until the light flashes FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE IQ4 CONTROLLER For more detailed information about the IQ4 controller please see www mindsetsonline co uk and search for IQ4 A pdf file is available to download ...

Page 7: ...finished using it Always store batteries safely where they cannot touch any metal objects Never dispose of batteries in a fire Put them in a special battery collection unit or in the normal household waste WARNING This is not a toy It is an educational kit and must be used under adult supervision This product is not suitable for children under 3 years It contains sharp or small parts that could be...

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