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  • Page 1 Construct of Your Imagination...
  • Page 3 Please read the following information: failure to comply with provided information may lead to voiding the warranty. This document covers safety, proper handling, and regulatory information for use of your Bolide Crawler. General Precautions Caution: To avoid injury, damage to the robot or equipment, please follow the provided guidelines.
  • Page 4 Safety Guideline • Never disassemble or modify the smart servo in any way, otherwise, warranty of the product will be lost. For non-human faults or breakdown, please contact authorized distributors. • Please unplug the charging cord from the charger after charging completed to avoid over- charging.
  • Page 5 Safety Guideline Handling and Personal Safety Buttons • Before using, take a moment to locate the Power On/Off and directional buttons and familiarize yourself with the functions. Handling • Handle the robot with care at all times. • Pick up the robot by the bar in the event of the following situations: •...
  • Page 6 • Do not grab and pull by the head or arms/legs to prevent exerting force on the joints. Powering Please read the user manual that came with the Bolide Crawler. It contains important installation and safety instructions. CAUTION: The AC adapter may become hot.
  • Page 7 Safety Guideline Extension Cables CAUTION: To avoid electric shock: • Do not use multiple socket adapters or power extension cables that bypass the ground wire or disable grounding. • When using a power extension cable or a multiple socket adapter, make sure it is grounded and has sufficient current rating.
  • Page 8 Safety Guideline Special Procedures General • Never oil the joints with any kind of lubricant. • Do not modify or open any of the actuators. • Do not drop, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate any of the components. Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, damage or personal injury. •...
  • Page 9 Safety Guideline • If liquid has seeped inside the torso or battery casing: Disconnect all cabling from the power socket then disconnect the other cabling end from the robot. Turn off the robot. Place the robot in the default posture. Dry the robot as much as possible.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Updating the Software ...................15 Arduino Application ..................16 Arduino 1.0.6 Version..................16 Installing an Arduino Package ................16 Installing Arduino for Non-administrators ............16 Installing the Bolide Crawler Editor Driver ............ 17 Operations ..................19 Introduction ....................19 Interface Menus ..................19 Main Menu.....................19 Pose Editor ....................21...
  • Page 11 Creating a Pose .....................26 Creating a Sequence ..................28 Programming the Control Panel ..............29 Programming the Remote Control ..............30 Creating an AVR Format ................31 Installing Bolide Crawler Default Firmware ............31 External Applications ................... 33 Introduction ....................33 Mechanical Components ............... 34 Additional Components ................34 Adapters ......................34...

  • Page 12: Prerequisites

    Prerequisites Windows Operating System Requirements • Windows 7 or later. Including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions • Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5 Mac Operating System Requirements • Mac OS X 10.8 or later Arduino • Arduino IDE 1.0.6...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Windows and Mac OS operating systems. The XYZrobot Editor allows you to create a wide variety of standard and unique poses for your Bolide Crawler, which are easily edited and stored. The software will also allow you to create action sequences, by combining the pose list in any number of combinations.

  • Page 14: Setup Your Bolide

    Setup Your Bolide Requirements The following list outlines prerequisites for the installation process. Assembly the Bolide Crawler; see the Bolide Crawler Assembly Guide. Download the Firmware from www.xyzrobot.com. Overview of Installation Process Review all instructions and information prior to starting the actual installation, to avoid hardware damage, difficulty during installation, or personal injury.

  • Page 15: Installing The Xyzrobot Editor Software

    The XYZrobot Editor is designed specifically to allow for easy creation of poses and action sequences for use with the Bolide Crawler. Prior to installation, you will need to have the Adruino software and the Bolide driver code installed on your computer system and MCU board, respectively.
  • Page 16 Setup Your Bolide A status screen displays the installation status. Once the installation is complete, the XYZrobot Editor software opens. NOTE: The default screen may not reflect your actual device. NOTE: A security prompt may display requiring authorization to open the software. To continue with the procedure, click OK to continue or cancel to end the process.

  • Page 17: Uninstalling The Xyzrobot Editor

    Setup Your Bolide Uninstalling the XYZrobot Editor To uninstall the XYZrobot Editor software, follow these step-by-step instructions. Close the XYZrobot Editor. On Windows, click Start > Control Panel to open the computer’s settings menu. Click Uninstall a program to open the Uninstall or change a program menu. Select XYZrobot Editor v1.0 from the list and click Uninstall/Change.

  • Page 18: Arduino Application

    Bolide Crawler drivers on your computer. NOTE: Prior to connecting the Bolide Crawler to your computer, it may be necessary to update the USB drivers on your system. See “Installing a USB FTDI Driver” on page 39 .

  • Page 19: Installing The Bolide Crawler Editor Driver

    Installing the Bolide Crawler Editor Driver The Bolide Crawler comes with a pre-installed firmware driver. To allow you to make full use of all its features, the Bolide Crawler comes with XYZrobot Editor, which allows you to create single and sequenced movement steps.
  • Page 20 Setup Your Bolide From the menu toolbar, click Tools > Board and select the option XYZrobot-BOLIDE. Next, select the COM port associated with the Bolide Crawler. From the menu toolbar, click Tools > Serial Port and select the associated option.

  • Page 21: Operations

    Operations Introduction The following section provides a detailed description of the XYZrobot Editor’s interface, including step- by-step instructions on the creation of poses and action sequences for use with the Bolide Crawler robot. Interface Menus Main Menu The main interface as described in the following figure is the initial display viewed when the XYZrobot Editor is opened.
  • Page 22 Operations No Item Description Connection Status If a Bolide Crawler device is detected, the dialogue displays a device connected status. Description bar The dialogue displays text description of the last initiated action. Configuration Area The configuration area displays the actual position of each smart servo, as well as editing functions to allow you to create unique movement and sequence definitions.

  • Page 23: Pose Editor

    Bolide Crawler for unobstructed movement, to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit. Send the current desired position settings to the Bolide Crawler board. The signal is then sent to each smart servo to match the desired position.
  • Page 24 Operations No Item Description Smart servo ID Click to move the slide bar and change the smart servo’s actual position. By default, the neutral position is set at 512. A reading of 0 sets the desired position to 0° degrees, while a reading of 1023 defines a 330° turn.

  • Page 25: Sequence Editor

    Operations Sequence Editor 11 10 No Item Description Sequence list List the sequences. Create a new sequence list. Remove Remove the selected sequence. Rename Rename the selected sequence. Pose list List the pose entries for the selected sequence. Delete Delete the selected pose from the sequence. Move down Move the order of the selected pose down in the order.

  • Page 26: Sample Player

    Operations Sample Player No Item Description Sample sequence Select a sequence entry to initiate the action sequences on the robot. Sample pose Select a pose entry to initiate the action on the robot. Halt Initiate a stop command when a sequence is running. Loop Initiate a continuous run command for the selected sequence.

  • Page 27: Control Editor

    Operations Control Editor No Item Description Control Panel Click a drop-down menu to select the action entry to associate with the Settings control panel button. Remote Control Click a drop-down menu to select the action entry to associate with the Settings remote control button.

  • Page 28: Basic Editing

    The following procedure provides detailed instructions to allow you to create a pose: Connect the Bolide Crawler to your computer. Connect one end of a USB cable to the computer (USB Type A), and the other end to the Bolide Crawler (USB Type Mini-B).
  • Page 29 In the bottom toolbar, click Relax to release the smart servos and allow you to move them freely. NOTE: To avoid damage the Bolide Crawler, please lay it down or grip it firmly by the bar on the back of the Bolide Crawler (over the power switch), before clicking the Relax.

  • Page 30: Creating A Sequence

    Creating a Sequence Follow the procedure to create a sequence: Connect the Bolide Crawler to your computer. Connect one end of a USB cable to the computer (USB Type A), and the other end to the Bolide Crawler (USB Type Mini-B).

  • Page 31: Programming The Control Panel

    Operations Programming the Control Panel You can customize the buttons on the control panel by designating default or custom action sequences. Before starting make sure you have already defined any custom sequences, see “Sequence Editor” on page 23 . Open XYZrobot Editor. Select Tool >...

  • Page 32: Programming The Remote Control

    Operations Programming the Remote Control You can customize the buttons on the remote control by designating default or custom action sequences. Before starting, make sure you have already defined any custom sequences; see “Sequence Editor” on page 23 . Open XYZrobot Editor. Select Tool >...

  • Page 33: Creating An Avr Format

    The exporting function allows you to compile the sequenced information into a compiled AVR file, which turns the information into readable Arduino code. The file can be uploaded to the Arduino software library for editing, see “Installing Bolide Crawler Default Firmware” on page 31 .
  • Page 34 Bolide Crawler returns to the default position and an audible alert sounds, indicating a successful upload. Validating Environment Setup Once the software is installed and the driver code is uploaded to the Bolide Crawler, validating a successful upload is easy. The resulting code upload will: •...

  • Page 35: External Applications

    XYZprinting Inc. has designed and made available an APP for smart devices, making it possible for you to enjoy full control of your Bolide Crawler. The APP is available on iOS and Android. To download your respective app, in Google Play or the APP Store use the keyword XYZrobot to locate and download the latest Bolide Crawler application.

  • Page 36: Mechanical Components

    Power cables may vary depending on regional requirements. MicroSD Card The Bolide Crawler includes a single microSD slot. You can save audio files to a microSD card and insert into the slot. The function buttons can be programmed to trigger an audio file on the microSD...

  • Page 37: Hardware Installation

    • microSD card • microSDHC card Locate the microSD slot on the Bolide Crawler. Hold the microSD card with the arrow pointing towards the slot, and carefully slide into the slot until it clicks in place. CAUTION: Do not force a microSD card into the slot. Orient the microSD card prior to insertion. Forcing a...

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    Mechanical Components Control Panel The control panel consists of the power switch button along with four function buttons found just above the battery; see the following illustration. The function buttons are pre-programmed for a specific action. They can also be manually programmed for personalized preferences.

  • Page 39: Remote Control

    Mechanical Components Remote Control The following figure illustrates the default settings pre-programmed on the remote control. To customize the remote control see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 30 . Locking dance 11. Bluetooth connect Waving 12. Power Take a bow 13.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance LED Codes Definition List For the LED position, please refer to the Bolide Crawler Assembly Manual. Eye LED The LEDs located on the eye sockets indicate the following states: • Power on: sequentially blinks red, green and blue. •...

  • Page 41: Usb Drivers

    10. If the Bolide Crawler device is connected to your computer through the USB cable at this time, disconnect the USB cable. 11. Turn on the Bolide Crawler if it isn’t powered on already. Then re-connect the USB cable from the Bolide Crawler to a USB port on your system.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting I can’t connect my robot to the PC. Open Device Manager on Windows. When the product is connected to the PC, please check whether the connected device’s port is found. If the port is not detected, you may need to install an FTDI serial driver. If you have problems with other products, or can’t solve the problem with the instructions above, please contact your regional manager.

  • Page 43: 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | 日本語

    Appendix 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | 日本語 繁體中文 简体中文 日本語 ENGLISH 關於 XYZrobot 動作編輯器 关于 XYZrobot 动作编辑器 XYZrobotモーション編集ソフトに About ついて XYZprinting 三緯國際立體列印科 XYZprinting 三纬国际立体列印科 XYZプリンティングは3Dプリンタ Founded in 2013, XYZprinting 技(股)，專注於研發、設計及製造 技(股)，专注于研发、设计及制造 の研究開発、設計、製造を専門に is dedicated to bringing cost- 3D列印機。三緯國際以「全球佈 3D列印机。三纬国际以「全球布 行う企業です。「グローバル化」 effective 3D printing to personnel 局，在地深耕」的策略，從台灣到...
  • Page 44 Appendix 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | 日本語 繁體中文 简体中文 日本語 ENGLISH 編輯動作 编辑动作 ポーズを編集 Edit pose 編輯連續動作 编辑连续动作 モーションを編集 Edit sequence 建立失敗, 名稱重覆!! 建立失败, 名称重覆!! 作成できませんでした。同じ名 Create failed. Duplicate name. 称のプロジェクトが存在していま す！！ 匯入失敗!! 動作名稱重複~ 汇入失败!! 动作名称重复~ 未完成インポートするアクション Import failed. Duplicate name. 名を繰り返します...
  • Page 45 Appendix 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | 日本語 繁體中文 简体中文 日本語 ENGLISH 匯出AVR的容量過大, 匯出失敗 匯出AVR的容量過大, 匯出失敗 匯出AVR的容量過大, 匯出失敗 Export failed. AVR file too large. “請勿使用關鍵字(default)，且不可 命名开头不可使用关键字 キーワードで始まる名前を使用し Invalid naming. Name cannot start 使用特殊字元( D_ 或 E_ )與數字為 ( D_ or E_ ) ないでくださ-い( D_ or E_ ) with D_ or E_ designation.
  • Page 46 Appendix 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | 日本語 繁體中文 简体中文 日本語 ENGLISH 專案名稱 专案名称 プロジェクト名 Project name 放鬆 放松 脱力 Relax 遙控器設定 遥控器设定 リモートコントロール設定 Remote control setting 刪除 删除 削除 Remove 更名 更名 名称変更 Rename 重新命名 重新命名 ポーズ名を変更する Rename pose 重新命名 重新命名 モーション名を変更する...

  • Page 47: Italiano | Français

    Appendix Italiano | Français ENGLISH ITALIANO FRANÇAIS Founded in 2013, XYZprinting is dedicated to Fondata nel 2013, XYZprinting ha l’obiettivo Créée en 2013, la société XYZprinting a pour bringing cost-effective 3D printing to personnel di diffondere la stampa 3D economica tra i mission de fournir de l’impression 3D à...
  • Page 48 Appendix Italiano | Français ENGLISH ITALIANO FRANÇAIS Create failed. Duplicate name. Creazione fallita. Nome duplicato. Échec de la création. Nom en double. Import failed. Duplicate name. Importazione non riuscita. Nome duplicato. Échec de l’importation. Nom en double. Can’t open file. Impossibile aprire il file.
  • Page 49 Appendix Italiano | Français ENGLISH ITALIANO FRANÇAIS Name nome Duplicate name exists Esistono nomi duplicati Ce nom existe en double Sequence name cannot be the same as pose Il nome della sequenza non Le nom de la séquence ne peut pas être le name.
  • Page 50 Appendix Italiano | Français ENGLISH ITALIANO FRANÇAIS Right front leg Gamba anteriore destra Jambe avant droit Right leg Gamba destra Jambe droit Right middle leg Gamba centrale destra Jambe centrale droit XYZrobot XYZrobot XYZrobot Button 1 Pulsante 1 Bouton 1 Button 2 Pulsante 2 Bouton 2...

  • Page 51: Español | Deutsche

    Appendix Español | Deutsche ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCHE About Sobre über Founded in 2013, XYZprinting is dedicated to Fundada en 2013, XYZprinting está dedicada a Gegründet im Jahr 2013, hat es sich bringing cost-effective 3D printing to personnel proporcionar impresión 3D rentable a personas XYZprinting zur Aufgabe gemacht, and businesses around the world.
  • Page 52 Appendix Español | Deutsche ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCHE Edit sequence Editar secuencia Sequenz bearbeiten Create failed. Duplicate name. No se ha podido crear. Nombre duplicado. Erstellen fehlgeschlagen. Namen duplizieren. Import failed. Duplicate name. No se ha podido importar. Nombre duplicado. Import fehlgeschlagen. Namen duplizieren. Can’t open file.
  • Page 53 Appendix Español | Deutsche ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCHE Invalid naming. Name cannot start with D_ or E_ Nombre no válido. El nombre no puede Ungültiger Name. Der Name darf nicht mit D_ designation. comenzar por D_ ni E_. oder E_ beginnen. Enter project name.
  • Page 54 Appendix Español | Deutsche ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DEUTSCHE Relax relajar entspannen Remote control setting Ajustes de control a distancia Fernbedienungs-Einstellungen Remove Eliminar Entfernen Rename Renombrar umbenennen Rename pose Renombrar postura Pose umbenennen Rename sequence Renombrar secuencia Sequenz umbenennen Right derecha rechte Right arm Brazo derecho rechter Arm...

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