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Operating Hints
Part 1 General Operating Instructions
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
OPERATING HINTS
ROBOTRONICS, Inc. robots are a unique and exciting tool in the hands of a skilled and trained
operator. The operator provides much of the excitement the robot conveys. The selection and
training of the operator should be done carefully, so as to provide a person with good judgment
and an outgoing personality. The operator is the single most important feature that the robot
has. Nevertheless, with a little practice anyone can learn to operate the robot and even those
with a shy personality can be very effective using the robot. The following points will help in
your operation of the robot.
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Operate the robot with charged batteries in the transmitter and robot.
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Never operate the robot out of line-of-sight.
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The operator must have the radio control in their hands when the robot is on. If you need to
set the radio control down, turn the robot off first.
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Always have a trained person posted near the robot to help in crowd control, and to protect
the robot from vandalism. This person is also available to answer questions and interact
with the robot.
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Operating distance should never exceed 100 feet. When moving the robot through crowds,
the robot should be operated slowly and smoothly without any sudden changes of direction.
Walls, turns, and other obstacles are hazards to be avoided. Safe clearance should be
maintained between these obstacles and the robot.
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Never leave the robot "ON" when unattended or in direct sunlight for extended periods of
time.
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The robot is designed to be operated on hard, smooth surfaces and carpet. Avoid extra
deep shag carpet, dirt, gravel, or grass surfaces. Avoid steep inclines or large uneven
surfaces such as curbs, gutters, or uncovered electrical lines.
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When using the robot on a stage, the area just in front of the stage should be clear of
children for about 10 feet.
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When attempting to operate the robot for the first time, do so in a large flat area without
obstacles. The operation of the controls should be done in a smooth, fluid manner. Avoid
jerking starts and stops or overreacting to the controls. When first practicing movement, it is
sometimes helpful to follow behind the robot, as robot movement will match stick movement.
(Controls respond opposite when the robot is facing the operator.)
The robot can be a highly successful tool for education and entertainment. Appropriate jokes,
stories and general conversation can be very effective. Children of all ages are strongly
attracted to the robot. They will talk to it, hug it, kiss it, and generally treat it as a good friend.
The smaller sized robots are very effective with children. They are light in weight and just the
right size to communicate with children. The most important ingredient to the use and effective
operation of the robot is common sense. The following instructions will help you get set up and
start using the robot.
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Страница 13: ...9 Radio Control Diagram RADIO CONTROL TRANSMITTER Hi Tec 2 9 12 14 11 10 7 8 6 4 5 3 16 15 1 13 ...
Страница 15: ...11 Top Switch Functions 12 Tape player 13 Blink eyes 14 Dance and Handshake 15 Unused 16 Siren ...
Страница 27: ...23 Cassette Tape Player Cassette Tape Player ...
Страница 28: ...24 Cassette Tape Player ...
Страница 45: ...41 APPENDIX A ...
Страница 49: ...45 Appendix A Robot Functional Block Diagram ...
Страница 50: ...46 APPENDIX B ROBOT PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...
Страница 56: ...52 Appendix B Side Arm View Side Arm View Arm Motor Connector Arm Feedback Pot Arm Motor Speaker ...
Страница 58: ...54 Appendix B Eyes Eyes Eyelid Servo Servo Arm Eyelid Rod Servo Board ...
Страница 60: ...56 Notes ...
Страница 61: ...57 Technical Tips ...