Elenco Robotics - Manual (Page 4)

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Before you start assembling your robot,
make sure that you have recognized
all the parts as they appear in the parts list.
There are three robots in this kit and the three circuit boards have the name of each individual robot
printed on them. Now a simple explanation as to how each robot operates.
WAKE ME ROBOT: This Robot is sensitive to light.
As soon as the sensor detects light, natural
light or artificial light, it moves forward
and makes a noise. You can use this
in your room as a Wake Up Alarm.
Place the robot next to the window
at night, and in the morning when it
becomes light, the robot will buzz and
move forward. Try putting out the lights
in the room and shining a torch on the
robot: it will move, it may follow you as
you walk. You can make your robot more
sensitive to light by adjusting the trimmer.
All the robots operate on two 1.5 AA batteries.
REMOTE CONTROL ROBOT: This robot operates by flashing an Infra Red beam
onto the front of the robot. Using any remote control from a TV or Stereo will start
the robot moving. It will work in a range of 2 meters. Surprise your friends by placing
the Robot next to the TV: when they use the Remote for the TV, the Robot will
start moving towards them.
Adjust the trimmer to make it more sensitive to the IR beam.
DETECTOR ROBOT: This Robot has a sensor that detects obstacles in its way.
As soon as it detects something in front of it, this robot will go backwards to avoid
the obstacle. This is something like a guide dog used by the blind.
Try and use this as watchdog for your room or desk. As soon as someone
approaches and passes in front of the robot, it will move backwards and buzz.
You can adjust the trimmer to increase its sensitivity to obstacles.