Power Pong
User Manual
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Section 4: Operation of the Alpha Robot
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4.1
Tips for Best Operation and Longevity
For best operation and longevity, follow the guidelines below.
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The Alpha robot works best when using the supplied Power Pong table tennis balls. Other
brands may be used but the size must be comparable with the Power Pong supplied balls.
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New balls should be washed and dried, to remove residual manufacturing dust before being
used in the Alpha robot.
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Keep all balls, new or old, that you use in the robot clean. When the balls contact the floor
in your playing area, they may pick up dirt and various debris. This dirt/debris can be
transferred into the robot, onto the robot ball throwing wheels, reducing the performance
of the robot. See Section 5 (Maintenance) for instructions on cleaning the Alpha robot.
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The ALPHA robot is designed for use in dry, indoor rooms. Do not use outdoors or in any
wet or damp environment.
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Avoid leaving your robot where it is exposed to heat such as a hot car or trunk.
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Do not allow objects including dented balls, hair, string, etc. to fall into the collection net
where they can work their way into the robot. These objects can cause ball jams, interfere
with correct operation and/or damage the robot.
4.2
Starting the Alpha Robot
1.
Setup the Alpha robot as covered in Section 2, including placing at least 50 table tennis balls
into the net trays. For best results, use the supplied balls from Power Pong.
2.
If not already done, plug the Alpha robot power adapter into a power outlet. After a brief
startup/initialization sound, the Ball 1 LED on the Control Panel should be flashing.
3.
Place the Rotary Placement dial for Ball 1 in the center position.
4.
Place the Rotary dial for Ball/min to 25.
5.
Press the Start button on the Remote-Control FOB, or the Pause button on the Control
Panel (to start). You will hear the wheels start spinning and balls will begin loading into the
machine and travelling up the ball throwing assembly. After a few seconds, the first ball will
reach the top of the Ball Tube and will be delivered. Balls will continue to be delivered until
you press the Pause button again, or press the Stop button on the Remote-Control FOB.
4.2.1
Checking Throwing head Center Adjustment
The first balls that are thrown will be Basic Balls and should be delivered along the centerline.
Observe where the balls land in relation to the centerline. If balls are delivered either left or
right of the centerline, perform the following:
1.
Stop ball delivery by pressing the Pause button on the Control Panel.
2.
At the robot, loosen the black height adjustment knob on the rear of the Ball Tube Lock
assembly.
