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  • Page 1 ® Buzz E. Smoke Alarm & Safety House ™ Operating Manual Version 2.3...
  • Page 2 Buzz E. Smoke Alarm and his House of Hazards Operating Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a ROBOTRONICS, Inc. Smoke Alarm with House of Hazards. Your house and robot have been carefully constructed of the highest quality components. Its design is the result of years of experience building safety education products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Warranty Information..................1 PART 1 General Operating Instructions ........3 Chapter 1 Getting Started ............3 Operating Hints ..................3 Setup and How To Operate ..............4 Transporting ....................5 PART 2 Subsystems of the Smoke Alarm & House ....
  • Page 4 Fuse Block Detail ..................69 Notes Section* ....................70 Technical Tips Section* ..................71 * These sections can be used to place additional notes that you would like to record, during your use of the House or additional information sent from Robotronics.

  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information and Getting Help LIMITED WARRANTY All Robotronics products have a limited one year warranty which covers all parts and labor. This period covers the normal burn-in for electronic components. Experience has shown that this warranty period catches most component defects and other possible flaws.
  • Page 6 Warranty Information and Getting Help Contact your customs agency on how to document the shipment correctly to avoid unnecessary customs charges. After The Warranty Repair and Help Our technical staff is always available to help with your questions. Again, most problems are easily solved.

  • Page 7: Part 1 General Operating Instructions

    CHAPTER 1 Getting Started DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES AND OPERATING HINTS Robotronics’ new animated Buzz E. Smoke Alarm & House of Safety are unique and exciting tools for teaching fire prevention and life-safety education. In the hands of a skilled and trained operator, Buzz can be very effective in getting your safety messages across to children and adults.

  • Page 8: Setup And How To Operate

    Chapter 1 Getting Started: Setup and How to Operate the Robot SETUP AND HOW TO OPERATE Step # 1 Read the manual For connecting the wiring, follow the letters and description labels on the wiring and components of the system. Step # 2 Attach the Smoke Alarm on the base unit The Smoke Alarm usually comes attached to the base unit already.

  • Page 9: Transporting

    Chapter 1 Getting Started: Transporting 5. Set the volume levels. There is a volume on the back of the Smoke Alarm base unit and volume controls on the operator control box for the music/Smoke Alarm voice and headset hearing levels. If you have a MP3 player, set the volume at the maximum level, then you can adjust the master volumes where you want them.

  • Page 10: Part 2 Subsystems Of The Smoke Alarm & House

    Part 2 Subsystems of the Smoke Alarm & House of Hazards Part 2 Subsystems of the House of Hazards Functionally, the House of Hazards with Smoke Alarm is made up of the following basic subsystems and features: 1. Automatic Music Control System 2.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Smoke Alarm Character

    Chapter 3 Smoke Alarm Character Chapter 3 Buzz E. Smoke Alarm The Smoke Alarm has moving eyes, eyelids, arms, eyebrows, and a moving mouth. These functions are operated by individual servo motors in the Smoke Alarm itself. The signal comes from the main control board to operate these functions.
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Smoke Alarm Character Care of the Plastic Cover for the Smoke Alarm • The cover is made of ABS plastic and needs to be cleaned with mild soap and water with a soft cloth. • Windex or water and a soft cloth can be used. •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 The House With Lights

    Chapter 4 The House with Lights Chapter 4 The House with Lights The House lighting system is made up of two main light types; the room panel lights and the LED lights. The LED lights are used for the smoke alarms in each room and to indicate the hazards.
  • Page 14 6. Pop the front panel tabs back in and screw the back cover on. You can get replacement bulbs and LEDs from Robotronics. You can get the LEDs with or without the yellow/blue wire going back to the circuit board.
  • Page 15 Chapter 5 CD Player Instructions Chapter 5 CD or MP3 Player Operation and Maintenance CD player Pushing the CD Play/Pause button on the CD player activates the Compact Disc player. How to Play A CD 1. Make sure that your power and audio wires are plugged into the CD player. 2.
  • Page 16 Chapter 5 CD Player Instructions...

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 Mp3/Cd Player

    Chapter 5 MP3 Player Instructions MP3 Player (See the MP3 operating manual) 1. Install a fresh battery in the MP3 player. 2. Make sure that the volume is turned up to maximum on the MP3 player for the movements of Buzz to work with the music. You can adjust the master volume on the control box or base unit to your desired volume coming out the speakers.

  • Page 18: Chapter 6 Power Supply

    Chapter 6 Power Supply Use Chapter 6 Power Supply The power for the system is supplied by a power supply or a battery. The House comes with a power supply that is rated at 13.8 Volts 10 Amps. There is an optional battery and battery charger you can obtain if you think you will be in locations that will not have 110 Volt outlets available.

  • Page 19: Part 3 Optional Features

    Chapter 7 Operator Control Box Part 3 Optional Features Chapter 7 Control Box The control box allows the operator to use the House and Smoke Alarm in manual mode. The operator can turn on the room lights, smoke alarm lights or hazard lights individually to emphasize the dangers in certain rooms and do a walk through of the entire house, room by room.

  • Page 20: Chapter 8 Voice System - Headset Microphone

    Chapter 8 Voice System Chapter 8 Voice System The Voice System allows you to be the voice and hearing of the Smoke Alarm. It includes a headset microphone, audio board in the control box, and the audio board in the base unit. When you talk into the microphone the signal goes first to the audio board in the control box where it is mixed with the audio from the MP3 player and then sent to the audio board in the House.

  • Page 21: Chapter 9 Video Camera And Monitor

    Chapter 9 Video Camera and Monitor Chapter 9 Video Camera and Monitor Option The video camera is typically located in the base unit of the Smoke Alarm. The video signal runs through the wire extension from the base unit to the control box. There are two wires that go from the control box to the monitor.

  • Page 22: Chapter 10 Voice Modifier

    Chapter 10 Voice Modifier Chapter 10 Voice Modifier The pitch shifter (voice modifier) can change the operators voice to disguise it and create the Smoke Alarm character voice. The operators voice signal is sent to the audio board in the control box.
  • Page 23 Chapter 10 Voice Modifier Below is a typical setting for the Buzz Smoke Alarm voice. Balance-clockwise Pitch-About 2:00 Mode-pitch shifter...

  • Page 24: Chapter 11 Battery Option

    Chapter 11 Battery Option CHAPTER 11 Battery System The battery available for the Buzz system is a rechargeable sealed lead-acid Gel type battery 12 Volt 31AH. This type of battery is very dependable and safe. It can be repeatedly charged and discharged.
  • Page 25 Robot Battery Charger ROBOT BATTERY CHARGER The charger is an optional item only needed if you purchase the robot battery in place of the power supply. The charger is designed to both recharge your battery, and extend your battery’s life. It produces 12 Volts DC at a full 6 Amps. It will charge the battery in about 8 hours depending on how long you have used the robot.

  • Page 26: Battery Charger

    Robot Battery Charger If the Battery is not taking a Charge Make sure that the charger is working by connecting it to a battery that is known to be good. Leave the charger on for a few days and see if the battery starts taking a charge. Turn the robot on and try to operate it.

  • Page 27: Part 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 12 Maintenance: Checklist PART 4 CHAPTER 12 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checklist Periodically the robot should receive a thorough inspection. Examine the exterior of the House and Smoke Alarm and make repairs as necessary. See the body repair instructions if needed. Remove the House back panel and the Smoke Alarm back cover.
  • Page 28 Chapter 12 Maintenance: Recommended Tool Kit Recommended Tool Kit Fuses- 3 and 5 Amp (ATO Type) 4" cable ties Precision regular Phillips screw drivers Screwdrivers (flat head and Phillips) Socket and ratchet set Needle nose pliers Crimper/Wire strippers Wire cutters (diagonal cutters) 7/16"...

  • Page 29: Painting Of The Body

    Chapter 12 Maintenance: Painting the Body PAINTING OF THE ABS PLASTIC Typical paint and colors being used on the House: Brand: SEM Color Coat Aerosols Roof: Camel 15173 Below Roof: Light Buckskin 15093 Contact a professional painter for assistance. Preparing the surface: The robot and house body is an ABS plastic and should be cleaned before painting to remove oils and dirt.

  • Page 30: Repair Of The Body

    Chapter 12 Maintenance: Repair of the Body REPAIR OF THE HOUSE OR SMOKE ALARM PLASTIC Materials Super glue ABS or PVC clear medium bodied glue Fiberglass mesh rubber gloves 1. Hold the crack together tightly so that the glue you put on the inside of the body does not run through the crack on to the outside of the body.

  • Page 31: Storage

    Chapter 12 Maintenance: Storage STORAGE If you put the system in storage for a period of time, you should do the following: 1. Clean the Plastic. Clean the plastic as described in the maintenance section (If robot is stored with a dirty body it may be harder to clean at a later date, as stains may become permanent).

  • Page 32: Appendix A Program Modules Songs And Dialog

    APPENDIX A Program Modules Songs and Dialog...

  • Page 33: Safety At Home

    Safety at Home General Hazards Module Presenter: Hello! I’m __________________. I am here to tell you how to make your home fire safe. Fire safety starts with you. The way to help is to learn about fire safety and then apply what you have learned. I brought a friend with me today and he is going to teach you what to look for to make your home a safer place.
  • Page 34 Smoke Alarm: Hi everybody. I want to talk to you about protecting your home and family from fire. Fire is a very sneaky and dangerous thing. Fires usually happen at night, so I hope you all have smoke alarms to wake you up if there is a fire in your home.
  • Page 35 Haven’t you heard that safety rules. At work! At home! At play! At school! Haven’t you heard that safety rules. At work! At home! At play! At school! Smoke Alarm: Hazards can be very dangerous. Let’s review a few things we should look for: Don’t overload electrical outlets.
  • Page 36 And keep those handles turned away And burners turned down low. Be careful now with fire, ‘Cause safety now is cool! Oh yes it’s cool. Now when you’re home or at your friend’s Or even at your school Remember to think safety, yeah! Make it your golden rule.
  • Page 37 Presenter: Thank you for spending this time with my friend and me. Remember: You are the key to fire safety. Thanks for listening. Robotronics Inc. Copyright 2006...

  • Page 38: Escape Plans

    Escape Plan Module Presenter: Hi, I’m ____________. I am here to talk to you about how important it is for your family to have a fire escape plan. Fire strikes quickly and without warning, but if you have a plan, you and your family will be prepared to survive a house fire. I brought my friend, Buzz E.
  • Page 39 Danger is no stranger. We will beat it you will see. Danger is no stranger. Learn these and be hazard free. Smoke Alarm: Hi, I’m Buzz E. Smoke Alarm, here to teach you about why you should have a fire escape plan. An important part of an escape plan is a smoke alarm, because a smoke alarm can warn you when there is a fire in your home.
  • Page 40 Your family should agree on a place to meet if there is a fire, so you will know if everyone got out of the house safely. A meeting place could be the mail box, a tree or bush not too close to the house, or even a neighbor’s house. To be prepared to escape a fire, these are some things to practice, and remember.
  • Page 41 One time a month Test my battery. Change them twice a year, Save my energy. Chorus: I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid. I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm.
  • Page 42 Repeat Chorus Presenter: I hope you remember the things Buzz taught you today. Let’s review some of the things he said. (Review the important points of the lesson and ask children to respond.) Thanks for listening. Remember what you know is the key to being safe at home.

  • Page 43: Smoke Alarm Maintenance

    Smoke Alarm Maintenance Module Presenter: Hi! My name is ________. I am here to talk to you about smoke alarms, and I have brought along a friend to help me. He talks to kids and adults, about safety and teaches them how to protect their homes and families from fire. Let me introduce him to you.
  • Page 44 Danger is no stranger Learn this and be hazard free! Smoke Alarm: Did you know that most house fires happen at night? You may think a fire will wake you up, but the poisonous fumes from smoke and fire will cause you to sleep more deeply.
  • Page 45 I’m a cool kid Hear the beep from my alarm. Wake from sleep. Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid! I’m a cool kid Hear the beep from my alarm. Wake from sleep. Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid! Keep cool kid! I’m a cool kid Hear the beep from my alarm.
  • Page 46 When you wake up in the morning And you get out of bed Won’t you listen to these safety tips? Just dancin’ through your head. Remember to think safety, Safety now is cool! Yes, it’s cool. When you’re in your room or bathroom Or just walkin’...
  • Page 47 Bye for now. Presenter: My friend Buzz E. Smoke Alarm has given you some very important fire safety tips. Don’t forget to share his advice with your family and friends. Remember: you are the key to fire safety. Robotronics Inc. Copyright 2006...

  • Page 48: Don't Play With Matches And Lighters

    Don’t Play with Matches and Lighters Module Presenter: My name is ___________. Today we are going to talk about matches and lighters. Matches are used for many important things like lighting the candles on a birthday cake or starting a fire in the fireplace to keep you warm. They can also be used to light the coals in a barbecue grill.
  • Page 49 Find those hazards; take them down! Danger is no stranger. We will beat it you will see. Danger is no stranger. Learn these and be hazard free. Smoke Alarm: Hi! It’s me, your friend Buzz E. Smoke Alarm! I’m here to teach you the dangers of matches and lighters.
  • Page 50 Chorus: Matches are tools not toys Danger for girls and boys Sing matches are tools not toys Danger for girls and boys Yeah matches are tools not toys Danger for girls and boys Yeah! Smoke Alarm: Ok, did you hear the part of the song that said, “Matches and lighters are tools not toys!”...
  • Page 51 You may need Two or three. One time a month Test my battery. Change them twice a year, Save my energy. Chorus: I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid. I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm.
  • Page 52 Keep cool kid! Repeat Chorus Presenter: The things you have been told today are crucial. Remember these lessons. Do your part for fire safety. Parents, talk to your children about how dangerous fire can be and how they can help prevent fires. The only way to protect our families is by learning the rules and applying them in our lives.

  • Page 53: Call 911

    Call 911 Module Presenter: I’m _____________. We’re going to talk about using your telephone to call for help when there is an emergency. I’m going to count to three and any of you who know what number to call when there is an emergency can say it all together. One, two, three.
  • Page 54 We will beat it you will see. Danger is no stranger. Learn these and be hazard free. Smoke Alarm: Hi! I’m Buzz E. Smoke Alarm and I’m going help you learn how to use 911 when there is an emergency. An emergency happens any time a person’s life is in danger and they might die if they don’t receive help quickly.
  • Page 55 Chorus: Call 911, Call 911 Tell them your name. Tell them where you live. Stay on the line. Take the time Call 911, Call 911 Chorus fades Smoke Alarm: When you call 911 a person called an operator will answer. They will ask you to tell them some important information.
  • Page 56 Operator: Thanks Buzz. It’s okay to hang up now. Song: I’m A Cool Kid! Alright Do you want to be cool? I’ll tell you how Right now. What do you do With a friend like me? Put one in every room— You may need Two or three.
  • Page 57 I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid. I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid. Keep cool kid! Repeat Chorus Presenter: Buzz reviewed some important rules with you today.

  • Page 58: Holiday Hazards

    Holiday Hazards Module Presenter: Hello, I’m ___________. I’d like to talk to you about some safety tips that can help you prevent accidents during holidays and other special celebrations. If you follow these guidelines, you’re more likely to have fun, because you’ll be safe. I brought my friend, Buzz E.
  • Page 59 Danger is no stranger. We will beat it you will see. Danger is no stranger. Learn these and be hazard free. Smoke Alarm: Hi, my name is Buzz E. Smoke Alarm and I’m here to talk to you about safety during holidays and special celebrations. Holidays and special occasions are times we like to get together with family and friends in our homes, churches and other special places.
  • Page 60 Six: Light only one firework at a time. Seven: Never re-light fireworks. Eight: Never give fireworks to small children. Nine: Never experiment with or make your own fireworks. Many children and adults have lost eyes or fingers experimenting with fireworks. Rule number ten: If you must store fireworks put them in a cool, dry place.
  • Page 61 Verse: Don’t touch candles Or the lights Throwing snowballs is naughty, Not nice Pick up the gifts So no one trips These are just a few Safety tips! Mistletoe doesn’t go in your mouth Sledding in the road Has got to be out On Halloween, Make sure you’re seen! Be nice not naughty!
  • Page 62 Smoke Alarm: That song is a fun way to remember some holiday safety tips. We’ve talked about a lot of things that can be safety hazards during holidays or special celebrations. There are three more kinds of holiday hazards I want to talk to you about. Here are some tips especially for children: You may not think a toy could be a safety hazard, but if you don’t put them away in a safe place after you open them and play with them, they could be.
  • Page 63 Chorus: I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid. I’m a cool kid Hear the beep From my alarm. Wake from sleep Keep safe from harm. Stay cool kid. Keep cool kid! Verse 2: When I smell smoke...

  • Page 64: Appendix B Robot Parts Identification

    APPENDIX B Robot Parts Identification...

  • Page 65: Smoke Alarm Inside View

    Smoke Alarm Inside View Eyebrow Servos Arm Servos Eyelid Servos Mouth rod Eyes L/R Servo Servo Arm Servo Board...

  • Page 66: Smoke Alarm Back View

    Smoke Alarm Back View Thumb screws on bottom of feet 9 Volt Battery Compartment for demonstration purposes Remove these three screws only to remove the back cover...

  • Page 67: Servo Board

    Smoke Alarm Servo Board Servo Outputs to Servo Motors in the Smoke Alarm Signal and 12V Power Input Output Assignments to Servos 1. Mouth 2. Eyes Left/Right 3. Left Arm New servo 4. Right Arm board 5. Left Eyelid 6. Right Eyelid 7.

  • Page 68: Base Unit Electronics

    Base Unit Electronics Video Cam Connections (Not shown) Smoke Alarm Audio Board Wire feed Main Processor Board Signal Bundle through slot Alarm Buzzer Microphone wire MP3 Polarity Select Jumper PA Jack Mic Volume Fuses Volume To House To Operator Mic Jack Control Box Main On/Off Switch...

  • Page 69: House Back Inside View

    House Back Inside View House Lights and LED Switching Board LED Distribution Board LED Distribution Board 16 pin connector...

  • Page 70: Switching Output Boards

    House Lights Switching Board Ribbon Cable to LED Distribution Boards Lamps Out Lamps Out Signals In 12 Volt Power...

  • Page 71: Operator Control Box Inside

    Operator Control Box Inside View Fuse Audio Board Processor Control Board...

  • Page 72: Control Box Audio Board

    Control Box Audio Board MP3 Polarity Select Jumper MP3 Polarity Select Jumper This Jumper allows you to change the signal polarity if you need to change the brand of MP3 player you are using. Some MP3 players have a different signal polarity.

  • Page 73: Fuse Block Detail

    Fuse Block Detail Base Unit Fuse Block (ATO Type Fuses) Fuse Block The Power to the fuse block comes from the main switch. Fuse 1 (3 Amp) Base Unit Power – All base circuit boards and Buzz. Fuse 2 (5 Amp) House Power – Lights and LED circuit boards. Fuse 3 (3 Amp) Control Box Power –...

  • Page 74: Notes Section

    Notes...

  • Page 75: Technical Tips Section

    Technical Tips...

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