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Thames & Kosmos Robotics Smart Machines Track & Treads Experiment Manual

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  • Page 1 Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de Thames & Kosmos, 301 Friendship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com Thames & Kosmos UK LP, 20 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3HE, UK | 01580 713000 | www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk...
  • Page 2 › › › SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Notes on Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Components WARNING. Only for use by children aged 8 years and older. Instructions for parents or other supervising adults are included The electronic components of this product are recyclable. For the and have to be observed.

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    › › › KIT CONTENTS What’s inside your experiment kit: Checklist: Find – Inspect – Check off Description Qty. Item No. Description Qty. Item No. Anchor pin, black Trapezoidal plate, gray 7061-W10-C1D 7408-W10-A1S Short anchor pin, gray Crankshaft gear A 7344-W10-C2S 7411-W10-C1D Shaft plug...

  • Page 4: Tips And Tricks

    › › › TIPS AND TRICKS Here are a few tips for assembling and using the models. Read them carefully before starting. A. Pay attention to the hole alignment! Hole A It is very important that you pay close attention to the alignment of Hole the holes in the gear wheels.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    › › › TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ..........Inside front cover Kit Contents ..................1 Tips and Tricks ................... 2 Table of Contents ................3 Robots: Sensing, Thinking Machines Getting Started ................... 4 About Ultrasound ................5 Downloading and Using the App ............ 6 Writing Programs ................

  • Page 6: Robots: Sensing, Thinking Machines

    Robots: Sensing, Thinking Machines Robots are mechanical agents controlled by computer programs. They can be programmed to perform all sorts of tasks and movements. Robots can assemble cars, play soccer, vacuum floors, deliver packages, map terrain, climb mountains, entertain people, cook dinner — the list goes on and on. With this kit, you can build robots that use an ultrasonic sensor to sense their environment.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED There are four primary types of functional components in this kit that enable the robots to work: A. The Bluetooth battery box connects to the app on your tablet or smartphone via a wireless Bluetooth connection, and provides power to the motor units via wires.

  • Page 8: About Ultrasound

    ABOUT ULTRASOUND ABOUT ULTRASOUND Ultrasound is a sound pressure wave that moves through Frequency High substances (gases, liquids, and solids) and has a 20 Hz 20 kHz 2 MHz 200 MHz frequency higher than that which humans can hear. Infrasound Acoustic Ultrasound Frequency is simply the number of waves in a given period...

  • Page 9: Downloading And Using The App

    Programming the Robots DOWNLOADING AND USING THE APP DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMMING APP You can download the free app for iOS devices from the iOS App Store, or for Android devices from Google Play. • iOS devices must support Bluetooth 4.0 and must be running iOS 8.0 or later.

  • Page 10: Writing Programs

    WRITING PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING MODE Press the gear icon (D) to enter the programming mode. When you press the icon, a list of programs appears. You can save up to 24 programs. The app comes with demo programs preloaded in Programs 1-24. You will be using programs 17-24 in this kit.
  • Page 11 Programming the Robots WRITING A PROGRAM 1. Now you are ready to write your first program. Click the gear button (A) to enter the programming mode. Choose a blank program (Program 8 starts out blank). 2. The programming screen appears. 3.
  • Page 12 WRITING PROGRAMS PROGRAMMING MOTORS 1. Press the motors command icon and the motor programming window appears (D). 2. In the motor programming window, you can create a command to control motor one (blue) and/or motor two (red) to turn forward or backward.
  • Page 13 Programming the Robots PROGRAMMING SOUNDS 1. Press the notes command icon and the sound programming window appears (J). 2. In the sound programming window, you can create a command to make sounds. You can choose the pitch (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, and Do) and the duration (0.5 to 5 seconds) for each note command.
  • Page 14 WRITING PROGRAMS DELETE ALL To clear an entire program and set it back to the default blank program mode, press the trash can button (O) in the menu bar. This also resets the range markers to the default settings. LOOP CHECKBOX When the loop checkbox (P) is checked, the program segment will run in a continuous loop, over and over again, when the program segment is active.

  • Page 15: Trackbot

    Trackbot TRACKBOT DIGITAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Scan this QR code to open the product web page. Then, tap the link to access the digital assembly instructions app. 20x 1x 27-mm axle 27-mm axle 70-mm axle 35-mm axle...
  • Page 16 TRACKBOT 60-mm axle 60-mm axle...
  • Page 17 Trackbot...
  • Page 18 TRACKBOT How to assemble tracks: A x 2 B x 2 sensor motor B motor A ultrasonic sensor motor B motor A motor A sensor motor B Done!

  • Page 19: Programming The Trackbot

    Programming the Trackbot PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE TRACKBOT The trackbot is very shy! It will quickly move to avoid any object that is in front of it. When this program runs, the robot will first play music. If you move an object, such as a book, in front of the trackbot’s ultrasonic sensor it will quickly back away and then turn.

  • Page 20: Scout Robot

    DIGITAL ASSEMBLY SCOUT ROBOT INSTRUCTIONS Scan this QR code to open the product web page. Then, tap the link to access the digital assembly instructions app. 34x 1x 27-mm axle 27-mm axle...
  • Page 21 Scout Robot 60-mm axle 35-mm axle...
  • Page 22 SCOUT ROBOT 35-mm axle 60-mm axle...
  • Page 23 Scout Robot A x 1 B x 2 How to assemble tracks: ultrasonic sensor motor B sensor motor A motor B motor B sensor Done! motor A motor A...
  • Page 24 SCOUT ROBOT SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE SCOUT ROBOT First, place several large objects along a corridor or hallway. When you run this program, the scout robot will be able to navigate around these obstacles. First, the scout robot will move forward until an object is detected by the ultrasonic sensor.

  • Page 25: Tracker Bot

    Tracker Bot TRACKER BOT DIGITAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Scan this QR code to open the product web page. Then, tap the link to access the digital 32x 1x assembly instructions app.
  • Page 26 TRACKER BOT motor A motor B motor A motor B motor B motor A motor A...
  • Page 27 Tracker Bot...
  • Page 28 TRACKER BOT...
  • Page 29 Tracker Bot...
  • Page 30 TRACKER BOT motor B motor A motor A Done!

  • Page 31: Programming The Tracker Bot

    Programming the Turtle Robot Programming the Tracker Bot PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE TRACKER BOT The tracker bot is able to use its ultrasonic sensor to follow a moving thing, such as your hand, around. Place the tracker bot a few feet away from any large objects such as walls or furniture.

  • Page 32: Dozer Bot

    DIGITAL ASSEMBLY DOZER BOT INSTRUCTIONS Scan this QR code to open the product web page. Then, tap the link to access the digital assembly instructions app. 11x 1x 27-mm axle 27-mm axle...
  • Page 33 Dozer Bot 35-mm axle 70-mm axle 60-mm axle...
  • Page 34 DOZER BOT 60-mm axle...
  • Page 35 Dozer Bot How to build tracks: A x 2 B x 2...
  • Page 36 DOZER BOT sensor ultrasonic sensor motor B motor A motor B motor A motor A sensor motor B Done!

  • Page 37: Programming The Dozer Bot

    Programming the Dozer Bot PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE DOZER BOT Start by placing small objects, like toy blocks, around the floor of a room. The dozer bot is able to push objects around to create a path. When the program is run, the dozer bot will move forward until an object — like a piece of furniture or a wall —...
  • Page 38 FIRE RESCUE BOT DIGITAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Scan this QR code to open the product web page. Then, tap the link to access the digital assembly instructions app. 25x 1x 27-mm axle 27-mm axle...

  • Page 39: Fire Rescue Robot

    Fire Rescue Robot 35-mm axle 60-mm axle 35-mm axle...
  • Page 40 FIRE RESCUE BOT 35-mm axle 60-mm axle 35-mm axle...
  • Page 41 Fire Rescue Robot A x 2 B x 2 How to build tracks:...
  • Page 42 FIRE RESCUE BOT motor A sensor motor B ultrasonic sensor motor A sensor motor B motor B motor A Done!

  • Page 43: Programming The Fire Rescue Robot

    Programming the Fire Rescue Robot Programming the Turtle Robot PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRE RESCUE ROBOT The fire rescue robot is programmed to drive up close to an object so that its ladder is positioned right next to the object. Start by placing the fire rescue robot in front of an object.

  • Page 44: Conveyor Belt

    CONVEYOR BELT DIGITAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS See page 3 for download info. 35-mm axle 50x 2x 60-mm axle 35-mm axle...
  • Page 45 Conveyor Belt A x 2 B x 2 How to build tracks: 60-mm axle...
  • Page 46 CONVEYOR BELT 70-mm axle 35-mm axle...
  • Page 47 Conveyor Belt...
  • Page 48 CONVEYOR BELT motor A sensor ultrasonic motor B sensor sensor motor A motor A motor A sensor motor B motor B motor B place the wheel on the belt. Done!

  • Page 49: Programming The Conveyor Belt

    Programming the Conveyor Belt Programming the Turtle Robot PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE CONVEYOR BELT The conveyor belt is able to move objects along its two belts, changing the direction in which the object is moving in the process. Before running the program, place a large wheel frame on the belt in front of the ultrasonic sensor.

  • Page 50: Escalator

    ESCALATOR DIGITAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS See page 3 for download info. 59x 4x...
  • Page 51 Escalator...
  • Page 52 ESCALATOR...
  • Page 53 Escalator motor B motor A...
  • Page 54 ESCALATOR 27-mm axle...
  • Page 55 Escalator...
  • Page 56 ESCALATOR motor A motor A motor B motor B Done!

  • Page 57: Programming The Escalator

    Programming the Turtle Robot Programming the Escalator PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE ESCALATOR The escalator is able to move objects up and down its tracks just like an escalator in a building. Before running the program, place one “Part J” on the bottom section of both tracks. When the program is run, the tracks will turn, moving the part with them.

  • Page 58: Tundra Explorer

    DIGITAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TUNDRA EXPLORER See page 3 for download info. 35x 1x 27-mm axle 27-mm axle...
  • Page 59 Tundra Explorer...
  • Page 60 TUNDRA EXPLORER 35-mm axle 60-mm axle 35-mm axle 60-mm axle 35-mm axle...
  • Page 61 Tundra Explorer A x 2 B x 2 How to build tracks: sensor motor A motor B ultrasonic sensor motor B motor A Done!
  • Page 62 TUNDRA EXPLORER SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE TUNDRA EXPLORER The tundra explorer is able to use its ultrasonic sensor to navigate obstacles. Set up an obstacle course using objects like books and toys in a long hallway for the tundra explorer to navigate through. When the program is run, the tundra explorer will move forward until its ultrasonic sensor detects an object.
  • Page 63 Kosmos Quality and Safety More than one hundred years of expertise in publishing science experiment kits stand behind every product that bears the Kosmos name. Kosmos experiment kits are designed by an experienced team of specialists and tested with the utmost care during development and production.

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