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Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de

Thames & Kosmos, 89 Ship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com

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Page 1: ...ello Let s build code and play Franckh Kosmos Verlags GmbH Co KG Pfizerstr 5 7 70184 Stuttgart Germany 49 0 711 2191 0 www kosmos de Thames Kosmos 89 Ship St Providence RI 02903 USA 1 800 587 2872 www thamesandkosmos com EXPERIMENT MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...724194 C1 Upper chassis 1 724213 C2 Lower chassis 1 724214 D1 Module support 1 724211 D2 Module support holder 1 724219 D3 Axle cover 2 724191 No Description Quantity Part No D4 Metal spring 1 724199 E1 Front module support 2 724191 E2 Housing front 1 724200 E3 LED board 1 724216 E4 Housing front frame 1 724201 E5 Front cover 1 724189 F1 Speaker with housing 1 724204 F2 Rear housing cover 1 724189...

Page 3: ... used after the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11 2001 They were also deployed after the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan in 2011 Asimo Asimo is one of the first humanoid robots It was introduced by Honda in 2000 It can run like a human but at 2 5 km h Asimo isn t exactly a speed demon It was built mainly for research purposes and unlike newer robots is not able to learn ...

Page 4: ...need four AA batteries 1 5 volt type LR6 which could not be included in the kit due to their limited shelf life The supply terminals are not to be short circuited A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat and the batteries to explode Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or recharge...

Page 5: ...ether see page 28 ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY Some components are required for both robot models but some are only required for one of the two robots If your child wants to assemble a new model help them to ensure that no parts are lost during disassembly by providing them with a storage container Children want to be amazed and understand new things They want to learn from grown ups try things on the...

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Page 10: ...e to assemble your robotic Sidekick First you will build the subassemblies that you need for both models For this parts with the same letter go together Then follow the assembly instructions starting on pages 16 and 20 for the different models Wow So many parts 8 ...

Page 11: ...lding the Subassemblies 1 2 THE WHEELS A THE CHASSIS C THE CONNECTOR D A2 T1 8x C1 C2 A1 Click D3 D4 D3 D1 D2 T1 2x D3 D4 D3 PushthetwoD3parts togetherslightly compressingthespring D4 sothatthetabsof D3fitintotheslotofD1 ...

Page 12: ...olors mayvary 1 1 2 2 E1 E4 E5 T1 2x E2 E3 E2 T1 2x T1 4x 180 180 After tightening the screws remove the two protective pieces of tape Attach the sticker to the cable connected to the LED board E3 Place the sticker as close as possible to the plug 10 HEAD ASSEMBLY E 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 13: ...e into the socket on the top right edge of the main board this only works in one direction so if it does not fit at first find the correct orientation Then use four screws to attach the speaker with housing F1 to the rear housing cover F2 Be careful not to damage any components on the board while screwing it in 11 CONTROL UNIT F Building the Subassemblies 1 2 3 4 5 Attach the sticker to the speake...

Page 14: ...otch in G2 You may need to ask an adult for help with these steps Make sure the cables pass through the notch in H2 12 1 2 1 2 3 DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLIES AXLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY K Apply the sticker for the left drive motor U2 to the cable as shown Apply the sticker for the right drive motor U2 to the cable as shown Once you have the parts lined up you can use a tabletop to gently press K2 and K3 onto K4...

Page 15: ...bassemblies I1 J1 T1 4x J3 SENSOR ASSEMBLY I BATTERY ASSEMBLY J BATTERY REPLACEMENT I3 I5 J2 U2 U2 Click Wrap the sticker U2 around the cable of the infrared sensor board The sensor assembly sends and receives infrared light IR which enables your Sidekick to avoid obstacles Infrared light is invisible to the human eye Before installing screws ensure that the cable is positioned as shown Place the ...

Page 16: ...Chassis T3 A3 Wheel Right drive motor L2 M2 Right arm L Left arm M Click Click L1 L3 T1 2x M1 M3 T1 2x 14 3 1 2 2 1 ROBOT ARM ASSEMBLIES DRIVE ASSEMBLIES Repeat steps 1 3 with the left drive motor ...

Page 17: ... even then they only performed very specific tasks in actories such as welding And even though today s robot technology is developing rapidly most robots are still built for very specific tasks and bear little resemblance to how people generally imagine them This is approximately what Leonardo da Vinci thought a robot might look like Welding robots in a car factory The UNIMATE was the world s fi s...

Page 18: ...most important subassemblies it s time to build your fi st model The steps to build the off road rover model are described on the following pages If you prefer to start with the robot you can skip to page 20 Cool So easy to control Assembling 16 ...

Page 19: ... Click Wheel L4 B2 B2 T3 A3 180 180 4 4 3 2 1 17 5 3 1 4 2 Assembling the Rover ASSEMBLING THE ROVER Arrange the cables of the battery assembly and the two drive motors as shown Repeat this step with the fourth wheel Chassis with left and right drive motors These rails slide into the grooves on the battery compartment ...

Page 20: ...bly onto the rail of the chassis as far as it will go Make sure that the narrow part of the head assembly faces forward The wires are not shown 18 9 10 7 8 ASSEMBLING THE ROVER Arrange the sensor and head assembly cables as shown Connect the cables to the control unit as follows Sensor LED Motor right Motor left Battery 6 To mount the connector to the head assembly push the two tabs together and p...

Page 21: ...nds Your Sidekick will greet you with sounds and a short dance Now you have two ways to control your Sidekick DIRECT CONTROL MODE This mode is enabled automatically when you power your Sidekick on Now if you press one of the arrow keys your Sidekick will perform the corresponding movement If you have switched on the key programming mode you can return to this mode with a short press of the shift k...

Page 22: ...u will again start with the subassemblies you built on pages 9 14 If you ve already built the rover you will need to fi st remove the subassemblies from the model Follow the steps on the next page Hello Sidekick here at your service 20 Assembling the Robot ...

Page 23: ...l caps as shown to the right 180 180 21 Assembling the Robot ASSEMBLING THE ROBOT To mount the connector on the head assembly push the two tabs together and position the connector between the two supports as shown Then let the tabs snap back Slide the control unit into the chassis rail as far as it will go Make sure that the connection strip is pointing toward the arms Repeat the step for the left...

Page 24: ... 9 10 7 8 Done ASSEMBLING THE ROBOT Slide the connector on the head module all the way into the rail of the chassis Make sure that the narrow end of the head module is facing down Here s how to route the cables Connect the cables to the matching ports of the control unit Slide the axle wheel assembly from below into the mounting between the left and right motor drives ...

Page 25: ...ick will greet you with sounds and a short dance Now you have two ways to control your Sidekick DIRECT CONTROL MODE This mode is enabled automatically when you power your Sidekick on Now if you press one of the arrow keys your Sidekick will perform the corresponding movement If you have switched on the key programming mode you can return to this mode with a short press of the shift key KEY PROGRAM...

Page 26: ...in August 2012 Curiosity is a good name for this robot because its job is to search for traces of life Curiosity can also send selfies from Ma s Mine clearingrobots Land mines were laid in many wars and they still pose a great danger today Mine clearing robots are increasingly being used to clear these mines because they can be operated by remote control at a safe distance In the picture you can s...

Page 27: ...y centuries people have dreamed of creating an artificial person However due to the technical complexity of such a project the fi st humanoid robots didn t appear until the late 20th century Fedor Fedor is a humanoid robot developed in Russia originally designed for rescue missions In 2019 it was sent to the International Space Station ISS to find out whether it could carry out repairs to the stat...

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Page 30: ...all of the functionality the Sidekick has to offer you must fi st download the Sidekick app to a smart phone or tablet with help from an adult Depending on your smartphone or tablet scan one of the two QR codes on the right or search the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store for the Kosmos Sidekick app to find the app and d wnload it App and ...

Page 31: ... you would with a remote control or with the gyroscope built into your smart phone or tablet For more information see page 31 After you have assembled the maze from the cards provided you can race your Sidekick through it in this mode It s most fun when you compete against a friend See page 36 for details on how to do this In this mode you can make your Sidekick dance or express different emotions...

Page 32: ...Click the gray Bluetooth icon in the upper right corner of your app You may need to allow the app to access the device location or you won t be able to establish the Bluetooth connection Select the Allow while using the app or Allow once option If you decline you won t be able to connect to your Sidekick After a short moment a pop up window will appear Click on the name MAZZY Remember this was the...

Page 33: ...d Dance Control the Sidekick s motion by tilting your tablet or smart phone Play a sound Dance Change facial expression Change facial expression 31 DRIVING MODE App and Programming In driving mode there are two ways to control your Sidekick ...

Page 34: ...to Sidekick Send selection to Sidekick Play in continuous loop Repeat dance Pause dance Select feeling emotion Select music style Selected emotion 32 BUDDY MODE In Buddy mode the Sidekick shows its feelings and dances ...

Page 35: ...lumn are to be repeated A maximum of eight repetitions can be programmed Motion Sound Emotions Repeats Left turn 45 degrees Right turn 180 degrees Right turn 45 degrees Left turn 180 degrees Forward approx 12 cm Backward approx 12 cm The programming matrix is structured like a timeline which you fill in from left to right Click on each of the words motion sound and emotions to open up its selectio...

Page 36: ...you to store up to three program sequences After tapping the key a menu opens asking you to choose the program location where you would like to store the sequence Click on the small disk icon to save the program To call up a saved program press the Memory key select program number 1 2 or 3 and press the Memory key again Delete key If you click on a command and then click this key it will be remove...

Page 37: ...w from the visual coding mode of the app appears again in the lower part of the app Use this button to access a program you have previously saved see page 34 If you have called up a program you can start the simulation here Pause the simulation Start the simulation from the beginning Run the simulation in an infinite loop CODING MODE 35 App and Programming ...

Page 38: ...o the rankings 7 Now it s your friend s turn to play Have fun In this game you build a maze The aim is to guide your Sidekick through the maze as quickly as possible Here s how 1 In your kit you will find 15 maze cards and two cards that define the start and end points Use them to build a maze Define a start point and an end point and add in the walls Your maze could look something like this for e...

Page 39: ...effort to locate the holders of image rights for all of the photos used If in any individual cases any holders of image rights have not been acknowledged they are asked to provide evidence to the publisher of their image rights so that they may be paid an image fee in line with the industry standard We reserve the right to make technical changes Printed in China 620395 02 171121 FCC Part 15 Statem...

Page 40: ...38 Do you have any questions Our customer service team will be glad to help you Thames Kosmos US Email support thamesandkosmos com Web thamesandkosmos com Phone 1 800 587 2872 ...

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