Connecting the Interface, Points to note

SET UP

- Connecting the Interface

Caution: Be sure to switch the PC power OFF before starting this operation. Use only the Interface supplied with this product. Make sure that no other device is connected to the external serial port of your PC.

1 Connect the Interface to the PC’s serial port (COM port) using the Interface Cable supplied with this product. Refer to your PC manual to avoid making a mistake.

If your PC has more than one serial port, connect the Interface to COM1.

PC’s serial port (COM port)

Names of Interface Parts and Their Function

Infrared Transmitter

-Sends programs and Infrared signals to the WonderBorg.

Battery Cover

Note: If you own a palm pilot or similar device, you must temporarily disable it in order to attach the interface. These devices take control of the output port and will not allow the interface to connect. Simply click the mouse on your Hot Sync Manager icon (located on the bottom right corner of the screen), and click disable. Do the same to enable it when you are finished playing with the WorderBorg.

Caution

If you are using a notebook PC, for example, the serial port may be the wrong shape for the connector, and in this case you will need a serial port (COM port) adapter. Consult your PC manufacturer for more information. The use of a USB-to-Serial adapter is not recommended.

2Remove the battery cover from the Interface supplied, and insert two AA alkaline batteries as shown in the diagram. Be careful not to insert the batteries the wrong way. Replace the battery cover, then turn the POWER switch ON. If the green lamp (labeled "POWER") on the front of the Interface lights up, it is connected correctly.

Inserting the Batteries

Power Lamp

Glows green when

Power switch is ON

Indicator Lamp	Power Switch	Cable Connector
Flashes when a program	The "up" position is ON	- Connects to the
or infrared signal is	and the "down" position	WonderBorg’s special
being transmitted	is OFF. Be sure to turn	Interface Cable. Do not
	this switch off when the	insert any other cable as
	equipment is not in use.	this could cause the interface

View from Rear

Battery

Cover

Battery

Battery Cover

First, insert the bottom of the battery cover into the cavity, then slide the battery cover up

to break down.

Points to note

- The Interface is a piece of precision electronic equipment. Be careful not to drop

it, allow it to get wet, or leave it inside a car during hot weather or anywhere

else likely to become very hot, as this could cause it to break down.

- The only cable that should be inserted into the connector on the Interface is the

special Interface Cable.

Do not insert any other cable, or any small metal objects such as paperclips

or pins.

- Do not touch the Interface Connector terminal with your fingers, or allow any metal

objects to come in contact with it.

- The battery life is roughly 100 hours (using a commercially-available alkaline

battery).

3.Connect the supplied cable to the connector in the back of the Interface.

Note: Do not fasten the screws on the left and right sides of the connector.

Note: Do not touch the terminal with your fingers

Top

Bottom

Make sure the cable’s own connector is the right way up.

Connector

Screws

- If communications errors are becoming more frequent during program transmission

(when a communications error occurs, the WonderBorg will emit a long beep), change

the batteries. When you do so, replace both batteries with new ones, and make sure

the batteries are inserted the correct way.

Using the Interface as an Infrared Signal Transmitter

The Interface can be used to transmit infrared signals to the WonderBorg to guide it and perform other operations. To transmit an infrared signal, bring up the Settings screen in Robot Works, select the type of infrared signal you want to send, then click the START button on the screen.

The flashing of the indicator lamp when an infrared signal is transmitted

To Ensure Proper Function

-Do not mix old and new batteries.

-Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel- cadmium) batteries.

-Battery installation should be done by an adult.

-Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

-Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable).

-Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable).

-Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

-Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity, and follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s instructions.

-Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

-The supply terminals are not to be short - circuited.

25 - Do not dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak.

When an infrared signal is transmitted, the indicator lamp on the Interface flashes (see chart below).

				Pattern
				is
Indicator	Flashing Stars for	Indicator	Flashing Stars for	Repeated
Indicator	Flashing Stars for	Indicator	Flashing Stars for
Flashes	approx. 1 sec.	Flashes	approx. 1 sec.