GRAUPNER RC-SOCCERBOT Operating Instructions Manual
RC-SOCCERBOT
Operating Instructions
Order No. R1001
1. Contents
2. Warnings and Safety Notes
- Introduction
- Warnings and Safety Notes
- Electrostatic charges and discharges
- Kits
- Appropriate usage
- Liability exclusion
- Components and accessories
- Environmental Protection Notes
- The RC-SOCCERBOT robot
3. Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT
3.1 Assembling the wheels
3.2 Prepare the motors
3.3 Assembling the drive unit
3.4 Assembling the striker
3.5 Mounting the spacers and drive units
3.6 Mounting the striker to the drive platform
3.7 Attaching the controllerboard
3.8 Connecting the actuators
3.9 Mounting the power supply cables
3.10 Fixing the plastic cover
4. Using the RC-SOCCERBOT
4.1 Power supply
4.2 Radio control
4.3 Programming the robot on the PC
4.4 Specification and Conformity
5. Controllerboard
Guarantee
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Introduction
Please take the time to read right through the following description very carefully before assembling and operating your
new robot; this is the only way to ensure that you can exploit its characteristics and functions to the full. It is particularly
important to observe the Warnings, Safety Notes and Operating Information. These instructions should be stored in a
safe place; if you ever dispose of the robot, you must pass on these instructions to the new owner.
If you intend to operate the model with an optional transmitter and receiver, read and observe the Warnings and Safety
Notes included in the Operating Instructions supplied with them.
See www.graupner-robotics.com to download 3D-CAD assembly animations for RC-SOCCERBOT. The robot can be
expanded by extremely many accessorie parts. You can order them all in our online shop.
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
Warnings and Safety Notes
Read this section very carefully!
• The robot is not suitable for children under fourteen years of age.
• The kit contains a larger number of small parts which could be swallowed. It is therefore important to keep the model
well away from small children.
• Never touch the electronic components on the controllerboard with any metallic object, as short-circuits and electro static discharge may destroy these parts.
• When handling the controllerboard make sure you are working on a non-conductive surface, to avoid any risk of
short-circuits.
• Disconnect any power source from the controllerboard when connecting or disconnecting components of any kind to
it.
• Take great care over the polarity of the connectors when connecting any component to the controllerboard. Reversed
polarity could cause permanent damage to any or all components.
• The moment that voltage is present at the controllerboard it is possible that any motors connected to it could carry
out unexpected movements caused by your created programm.
For this reason:
- Ensure that there is plenty of space around the model, and remove any liquid containers from the area
around the robot.
- Switch the robot off immediately if somebody or something comes into the danger area around the model
when it is being operated.
• Protect the robot from dust, damp, rain, heat (e.g. direct sunshine), cold and vibration. Use only in dry conditions.
• Never touch the robot while it is processing a program. Injury hazard!
• The robot must only be operated indoors; it is not protected against environmental influences.
• Do not operate the robot in any environment where combustible or explosive dusts, gases or fluids are present.
• Check the robot regularly for damage to mechanical parts and cables. Components which are damaged or wet must
not be re-used, even after you have dried them out again. Use only those components and accessories which we
specifically recommend.
• When deploying cables ensure that they are not subject to mechanical strain, and are not kinked or squashed. Ensu re that all connectors are firmly seated and safe. Do not pull on the wires when undoing connections!
• Deploy electrical leads neatly, without crossing them over, and take great care to avoid any positive contact making
contact with any negative contact. Secure all cables in such a way that they cannot possibly make contact with the
robot’s moving parts.
• It is not permissible to carry out modifications of any kind to the components.
• Use only genuine RC-SOCCERBOT batteries and accessories.
• Avoid all forms of reversed polarity and short-circuit, as the components are not protected against such errors.
• Never allow the robot to endanger persons or animals; keep the model well away from others.
• If you wish to use the option of radio controlled operation, you must first check that the channel on which you are
transmitting is not already in use. Never operate the robot if you are not sure whether your channel is vacant. If there
are other modellers in the vicinity, ask them which channels they are using before you switch on.
• Please remember that tools can be dangerous.
2. Warnings and Safety Notes
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4 Warnings and Safety Notes
• Do not exceed the recommended operating voltage. Higher voltages can result in components overheating, and
electrical leads may even melt. This could ruin the model or even cause a fire.
• Never connect an external power supply to the robot. External power may destroy parts of the model, and there is a
fire risk.
• When the battery is almost flat, the robot’s movements will become significantly slower. However, you should always
recharge the battery well before this becomes noticeable. Replace damaged or exhausted batteries in good time.
Always observe the charging information supplied by the battery manufacturer, and keep strictly to the stated charge
times. Do not leave batteries on charge unsupervised. Never attempt to recharge dry cells (explosion risk). All the
batteries must be charged before every session with the robot.
• Disconnect all power sources from your robot if it is not to be used for a long period.
• Never clean the mechanical parts, electronic components etc. using cleaning agents, petrol or similar materials.
• Before using the robot, read through the battery instructions very carefully, and be sure to observe the information
and recommendations stated there.
Electrostatic charges and discharges
Your own body and even the robot itself may become electrostatically charged under certain circumstances - especially when aerial humidity is very low. The characteristics of the floor covering on which the robot is operated also play a
significant role in this phenomenon. Any static charge is dissipated instantly when contact is made with an electrically
conductive material, and such discharges may destroy the robot’s electronic components. For this reason you should
always dissipate static charges in your body by touching any large earthed object (e.g. a metal water pipe or a cold
heating radiator) before handling the model. If the robot itself is charged electrostatically, and discharges itself against
a conductive object, the result may be that the model malfunctions.
Kits
All kits made by the Graupner company are subject to constant materials checking procedures during the production
process, and we hope that you are satisfied with the contents of your kit. If you encounter problems or have queries,
please try to find the answer by reading through the manual. If you cannot solve the problem, you will probably find the
answer in the Graupner Robotics Forum at:
www.graupner-robotics.com
We are constantly working on further development of the technical characteristics of our products, and for this reason
we reserve the right to introduce changes to the kit contents in terms of dimensions, design, technology, materials,
components and fittings at any time and without prior notification. Please understand that we will not entertain claims
based on illustrations, stated information and descriptions contained in these instructions.
Appropriate usage
This robot is fitted with a programmable controllerboard which enables you to create motion sequences and call them
up again. The robot was developed to provide an experimental basis for the study of robotics, and as a medium for
testing newly created programs under practical conditions.
We do not approve the use of the robot in any manner other than that described in this manual.
The robot is not designed for commercial applications.
Changes in production methods may require us to modify the design of some of the set components. Such changes will
not affect the function and application of those parts.
2. Warnings and Safety Notes
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Liability exclusion
You have acquired a kit which can be assembled into a fully working robot when fitted out with suitable accessories.
However, we as manufacturers have no control over the way you build and operate your model, nor how you install, operate and maintain the associated components, and for this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or
costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our products, or which are connected
with such operation in any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER company
to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is excluded. This includes personal injury, death,
damage to buildings, damage due to loss of business or turnover, interruption of business or other direct or indirect
consequent damage whose root cause was the operation of the model.
The total liability in all cases is limited to the amount of money which you actually paid for the kit.
This model is built and operated at the sole and express responsibility of the operator. The only way to avoid injury
to persons and damage to property is to handle and operate the robot with the greatest care and consideration at all
times.
Before you operate the robot for the first time it is important to check whether your private third party liability insurance
policy covers you for operating models of this type. If you are not sure, take out a special policy designed to cover the
risks inherent in RC modelling.
These Safety Notes must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be sure to pass them on to the new
owner.
Components and accessories
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG, as manufacturer of this model, recommends that you use components and accessories
which have been tested and approved by GRAUPNER for their suitability, function and safety. The company accepts
product liability if you observe this advice. GRAUPNER does not accept liability if you use unapproved parts or accessories made by other manufacturers, as we are not in a position to assess every individual product made by other
companies for their suitability and safety.
The sole purpose of this manual is to provide information. We reserve the right to alter the information without prior
notification, and it must not be viewed as an obligation on the part of the GRAUPNER company. GRAUPNER accepts
no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies which may occur in the information section of this manual.
Environmental Protection Notes
The presence of this symbol on a product or its packaging, or in the instructions, means that
you must not dispose of that item, or the electronic components contained within it, in the
ordinary domestic waste when the product comes to the end of its useful life. The correct
method of disposal is to take it to your local collection point for recycling electrical and
electronic equipment.
Individual markings indicate which materials can be recycled and re-used. You can make an important contribution to the
protection of our shared environment by re-using the product, recycling the basic materials or re-processing redundant
equipment in other ways.
Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must be removed from the device and taken separately to your local battery disposal centre.
If you do not know the location of your nearest recycling centre, please enquire at your local council office.
The RC-SOCCERBOT robot
Many thanks for your decision to purchase this product. The robot you have acquired is a high-quality model of considerable technical sophistication.
… for this reason please note the following: …
• Read through the Operating Instructions attentively.
• Keep strictly to the assembly instructions.
• This model is not a toy for small children.
2. Warnings and Safety Notes
3.1 Assembling the wheels
3. Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT
6 Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT - Assembling the wheels
3.1 Assembling the wheels
Required components
How to do
Screw the setscrew (4) into the wheel bush (2).
Push the wheel bush (2) as far as possible into the omni wheel (1).
Fix the inserted wheel bush (2) using the countersunk (3).
Because altogether three of these wheels are required, must be repeated these assembly steps yet
twice.
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Procedure
3.1 Assembling the wheels
3. Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT
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Ready mounted
3.2 Prepare the motors
3. Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT
3.2 Prepare the motors
Required components
8 Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT - Prepare the motors
Procedure
How to do
Push in motor (1) into the suitable, round opening of the motor mount (2).
Fix the pushed in motor (1) and the motor mount (2) by using 2x screw (3).
Because altogether three of these motors are required, must be repeated these assembly steps yet
twice.
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3.2 Prepare the motors
3. Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT
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Ready mounted
3.3 Assembling the drive unit
3. Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT
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3.3 Assembling the drive unit
Required components
Procedure
How to do
Remove the mounted setscrew (3) from the wheel bush of the omni wheel (1).
Push the bush of the omni wheel (1) to the shift of the motor mount (2).
Screw in the setscrew again into the wheel bush of the omni wheel (1) and fix therewith the motor shaft.
Note that the setscrew (3) encounters on the flattened out side of the motor shaft.
Because altogether three of these wheels are required, must be repeated these assembly steps yet
twice.
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3.3 Assembling the drive unit
3. Assembling the RC-SOCCERBOT
Ready mounted
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