Tiger WonderBorg 70709 - Manual (Page 2)

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS
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What is the WonderBorg ------------------------- 3
Hardware: How to Assemble the Robot
Names of Parts --------------------------------- 7
Tools Required and List of Parts --------------- 8
Assembling the Mechanism ----------------------- 10
Installing the Motherboard --------------------- 11
Fitting the Legs ------------------------------- 12
Fitting the Antennae --------------------------- 13
Bending the Legs and Antennae ------------------ 15
Fitting the Body Shells ------------------------ 16
Operational Testing ---------------------------- 16
Hardware Variations:
Advanced Fun with the WonderBorg
Changing the Gears ----------------------------- 17
Assembly Variations ---------------------------- 19
The Option Connector --------------------------- 20
Coloring Variations ---------------------------- 21
Software: How to Use Robot Works
Software --------------------------------------- 22
A word from Tiger Electronics
Thank you for buying the WonderBorg. Please read this instruction manual
carefully before using your Wonderborg, and always use the product as
directed. We also recommend that you keep this instruction manual in
a safe place.
What is the WonderBorg?
The WonderBorg is a robot kit developed especially to let you experience
the fun of creation. It’s easy and fun to assemble the WonderBorg,
even if you have no special knowledge of programming or mechanical
engineering. Let the WonderBorg introduce you to the wonderful world
of robots!
Caution
Be sure to read this
- Please be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before
operating the WonderBorg.
Notes on Handling:
- Do not touch the terminals or allow them to get wet or dirty,
as this could cause the product to malfunction.
- This product is a piece of precision machinery. Do not use or
store it in extreme temperatures, or subject it to severe shocks.
Under no circumstances should the electronic parts in this product
be disassembled.
Notes on Use:
- This product is comprised of precision electronic parts. It should
not be dropped, allowed to get wet or dirty, or disassembled.
Avoid using or storing this product in environments where the
temperature is very high or very low.
- Inevitably, some of the parts have sharp points and dangerous
edges, so please take care when assembling the product.
- Attempting to operate the WonderBorg using an infrared remote
control device for another appliance such as a TV set may cause
this product to malfunction.
- Malfunctions may occur if the product is placed beside a window
in direct sunlight, directly below a fluorescent light or
other strong light source.
- If a malfunction occurs, switch the power OFF, then ON again.
- Do not place stickers over the transmitter and or the receiver
as this could cause malfunctions.
- If any object gets in the way between the transmitter and receiver,
the product will become unable to sense infrared, and will cease
to function.
- When the batteries run low, malfunctions may occur. In this case,
replace the batteries.
- This product uses reflective sensors, so the infrared sensor
may be unable to function on dark-colored walls and floors.
Please use the product on light-colored walls and floors.