On/Off Switch
H
ead
Head
Head
Tail
Tai
l
Battery
compartment
cover
Zero
point
Motor unit
The geckobot’s walking direction is dictated
by the motor. It is important to install the
motor unit in the correct orientation in the
model. The battery compartment cover
should be facing the tail of the geckobot.
The power switch is closer to the head.
How to install and remove the batteries:
Install the batteries by removing the cover,
inserting the batteries in the correct polarity
direction as indicated by the markings on
the motor unit, and closing the cover again.
You will need a small Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove and replace the
screw holding the cover in place.
Turn on the power and try to get the orange
motor disk oriented as close to the “zero
point” as possible, as shown in the diagram.
This will make assembling the model much
easier later.
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Geckos are reptiles that can easily climb on
smooth walls without falling off. The secret of
the gecko’s foot lies in its nanostructure. The
gecko’s foot is divided into “setae,” or tiny hairs
in the micrometer range, which are in turn
covered with tiny “spatulae,” which are a kind of
platelet just a few nanometers in size. These tiny
structures enable the
gecko to grip the
nanoscopic nooks and
crannies in seemingly
smooth walls. Geckos
have 6.5 x 10
6
setae —
each one supports a
little bit of the gecko’s
weight.
Your geckobot uses
suction cups instead of
setae to hold itself up.
GECKOBOT
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