Velleman KNS3 User Manual [en, de, fr, es]

KNS3 – ROBOMECH

1. Introduction & Characteristics

Dispose of this product in accordance with Local and National Disposal Regulations.

Thank you for buying the KNS3 ! Read this manual carefully before bringing the device into use.

• Easy to build, no glue or soldering required.

• Dislodge pre-cut pieces when you need them, not before. Sand any jagged edges before use (sandpaper included).

• The kit is powered by 2 AA-batteries (not included).

The kits of the KNS-series are supplied with prepunched boards, a gearbox, gears, shafts, a switch, a motor, a
battery holder and all necessary parts.

2. Parts List

Part n° Quant.

1 1 gearbox 16 18 self-tapping screw (2 x 4mm)
2 1 motor 3Vdc 17 2 self-tapping screw (3 x 16mm)
3 1 pinion gear 8T 18 2 screw
4 1 gear 40T/0T (white) 19 2 rivet
5 1 gear 40T/10T (red) 20 2 nylon cap
6 1 gear 40T/10T (green) 21 2 LED with wires
7 1 face gear 36T/10T (white) 22 1 wire with terminal (yellow)
8 1 metal shaft (3 x 52mm) 23 1 wire with terminal (green)

9 1 metal shaft (2 x 40mm) 24 1 battery holder
10 2 nylon pad 25 1 slide switch with wire
11 2 nylon post (H : 3mm) 26 1 PVC tube (small)
12 2 nylon connector 27 2 PVC tube (large)
13 8 nylon pad Ø8mm 28 2 metal foot (U-shaped)
14 6 washer 29 2 fixing plate (large)
15 2 nut M2 30 1 fixing plate (small)

Description Part n° Quant. Description

KNS3 - 1 - VELLEMAN

Fig.1

3. Prepunched Boards

Fig.2

4. Assembly

Fig.3

The gears (P4-7) should be placed to the left of the pinion gear (P3). Put one N-shaped nylon connector (P12)
downward and another one upward. Note that the protruding edge should point towards the metal case.

Fig.4

Screw a fixing plate P29 to boards B and C and fix them to board A. Then screw the gearbox onto board A.

KNS3 - 2 - VELLEMAN

Fig.5

Mount the switch P25 onto board A.

Fig.7

Screw the battery holder (P24) to the back of the robot.

Fig.9

Assemble the right arm
(G) and leg (E) and the
left arm (F) and leg (D)
and fix them to the
gearbox assembly.

Fig.6

Mount the head (boards
H – I – J – K – L – M),
insert the 2 LEDs (P21)
and fix the head to the
body with a P30 fixing
plate and P16 screws.

Connect the wires as in the diagram. Insert one
wire in the PVC tube (P26), twist the two wires
and cover the joint with the PVC tube.

Make sure all wiring is correctly connected!

1, 6, 8: black wire
2, 3, 7: red wire
4: green wire
5: yellow wire

Fig.8

KNS3 - 3 - VELLEMAN