HARDWARE BASICS

HARDWARE BASICS

Names of Parts

Motherboard4

Battery

3

1

 

2

8

11

 

10

9

Leg

 

7

Motor Unit

 

6

5

1.POWER switch

When this switch is turned ON, the WonderBorg enters standby mode. When the WonderBorg is not in use, this switch should be turned OFF.

2.START/STOP switch

If this switch is pressed once while the power is ON, the WonderBorg will start moving in accordance with the program. If the switch is pressed again, the WonderBorg will stop moving.

3.Eye (Red LED)

This LED is a Light-Emitting Diode. The eyes will flash when the WonderBorg detects the presence of a wall, or an infrared signal. The flashing of the eyes is controlled by Robot Works.

4.Green LED

This LED flashes while the program is being executed, and while the program is being halted. When the floor sensor is OFF, the green LED flashes rapidly. When the POWER switch is turned OFF, the green LED goes out.

5.Infrared LED 1

This LED sends out infrared rays. It is used to detect obstacles lying ahead and to send signals to other WonderBorgs.

6.Infrared LED 2

This LED sends out infrared rays to keep track of whether the floor is there or not.

7.Infrared Receiver

This is the sensor that receives infrared rays. It receives programs with infrared signals.

8.Light Sensor

This is the sensor that detects whether the WonderBorg’s surroundings are light or dark.

9.Antennae

The socket of each of the antennae is a sensor. The WonderBorg can be programmed to react when one or both of its antennae touch something.

Tools Required

Note: These tools are not supplied with this product.

Wire-cutters

Needle-nose pliers

Philips screwdriver

Note: This tool is used in the Hardware Variations section.

Others

AAalkaline battery: 2 AAA alkaline battery: 3

Note: The AA and AAA batteries are not included with this product and must be purchased separately

List of Parts

Electronic

Parts

Motherboard: 1

Plastic Parts

Body Shell:

1

Frame: 1

Battery Cover: 1

Motor Parts

Motor unit:

2

Replacement

Gears

Pinion Gear 2 (white) (low-speed, high-torque

type) 2

Gear Unit A-2 (low- speed, high-torque

type) 2

10. Connector

This connects the motors units and the motherboard.

11. Option Connector

This is an external input / output terminal. It can be used to add an extra sensor

7or other device.

Black ring

8

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