I. WELCOME TO BATTLEBOTS!
BattleBots combines science, sports, and scrap metal into the coolest
competition ever! Does your BattleBot have what it takes to overcome all
challengers in no-holds-barred robot combat? It’s time to kick some Bot and
find out!

To get the most enjoyment from your BattleBot, we recommend you read these

instructions fully.

II. ASSEMBLING YOUR BATTLEBOTIII. INSERTING THE BATTERIES
Start with the basic chassis and add the drive system by snapping the pieces
together as shown.
After the drive system is assembled, add the Bot’s protective body shell by
simply pressing it straight down onto the chassis as shown.
After the body shell is attached,
you can attach the Bot’s offenses.
Simply slide the attachment into
place on the chassis as shown,
and insert fully.
Finally, add the Bot’s ablative defenses by
attaching them to the body shell as shown.
These pieces are designed to absorb
impact and fly apart when the Bot is struck
in combat.
If you have more than one Bot (sold separately) you can tinker with your Bot
and try mixing and matching pieces!
IV. CONTROLLING YOUR BATTLEBOT
Turn your Bot on.
Once your Bot is turned on, quickly place it
right side up on the playing surface. We
recommend quarter-inch steel plate, but
you could also use the floor of your
kitchen, driveway, or garage.
Turn your controller on.
Your BattleBot has a “tank style” controller.
When you push on the left control stick, the
left drive system will engage, and when you
push on the right control stick, the right
drive system will engage.
Controller
Using a Philips® screwdriver,
remove the screw from the battery
compartment door located on the
bottom of the controller. Remove
the battery compartment door.
Insert one 9V battery making sure
to align the “+” and “-” as shown
inside the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment
door and screw into place.
Bot
Using a Philips® screwdriver, remove
the screw from the battery
compartment door located on the
bottom of the Bot. Remove the battery
compartment door.
Insert 4 x AA/LR6 batteries making
sure to align the “+” and “-” as shown
inside the battery compartment.
Replace battery compartment door and
screw into place.
BattleBots competitors come
from all walks of life, from rocket
scientists to junkyard
afficionados, but the one thing
they all share in common is the
desire to build a better Bot. Let’s
take a look at how your Bot goes
together:
Chassis
Wheel
Weapon
Protective
Body
Tread
Extra
Pieces
9V
Battery
OFF ON
OFF ON
On/Off Switch
Right Control
Stick
Left Control
Stick
Spin ButtonTurbo Button
AA AA
AA
AA
Any BattleBots competitor can tell you,
CONTROL is the name of the game. It
doesn’t matter how big or how bad your
Bot is if you can’t drive. Take some time
and practice driving your Bot before you
think about competing!
You will notice that your offenses are
geared directly into your drive system. You
don’t have to do anything special to
operate your offenses— just line your Bot
up with the victim, and drive right for him!
NOTE: Your BattleBot has a failsafe
system. It will not operate unless
the attachment is FULLY inserted.
After the tread assembly is attached, stretch
the tread over the wheels as shown.
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CAUTION: Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
Not suitable for children under 36 months, may contain small parts.
To ensure proper function :
• 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.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE, BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.