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- Page 1 Amicus 3000 Plus U s e r s M a n u a l...
- Page 2 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N The Amicus 3000 Plus table tennis robot should only be used in closed, dry rooms! Do not touch rotating wheels while machine is running. This can cause injury.
- Page 4 (See chapters 4,5, and 6 for more information on using the control panel.) "AFC" Automatic Frequency Control (see chapter 5) "Memory Controls” Settings for saving programs. (See memory section) 2005 Tamasu Butterfly Europa GmbH Am Schürmannshütt 40a, 47441 Moers Phone +49 2841 905320 • Fax +49 2841 9053220...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Amicus 3000 Plus Table Tennis Robot Users Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Introducing the Amicus 3000 Chapter 2 - Assembly of the Amicus Tools Needed Assembly Procedure Chapter 3 - Quick Start Guide... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
C H A P T E R 1 – I N T R O D U C T I O N Congratulations on your purchase of the Amicus 3000 Plus table tennis robot. Amicus, derived from the Latin language meaning "friend"; that is that the Amicus can become a real friend as your training partner - offering a whole new world of 'dynamic' robot-based table tennis training possibilities for beginners through professionals. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Assembly Of The Amicus
P A R T S & T O O L S N E E D E D : The Amicus 3000 Plus table tennis robot can be assembled in approximately 40 minutes. The tools needed are: a small flat head screw driver, a Philips-head screwdriver, and a hex wrench (included with the Amicus). - Page 8 13. Fasten the holder of the control unit with the two hexagon socket screws (with the washers) to the assembly point intended for it (Fig 6). Tighten the screws evenly. The Butterfly Amicus 3000 Plus labeling must be at the top. Tighten the screws with the hex wrench.
- Page 9 (Fig 11) or into the tube section at the corner sections. Ensure that the net cutout for the robot head is about 8 inches above the TT table and that the Butterfly logo (printed on the net) can be read by a player using the robot. Then guide the ends of the collecting net over the TT net holder and fasten the rubber rings on the fastening screws of the table tennis net (Fig 12).
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Page 10: Chapter 3 - Quick Start Guide
You may also use the "Ball/min" knob to start/stop the continuous delivery of balls (simply set this knob to "0") 2005 Tamasu Butterfly Europa GmbH Am Schürmannshütt 40a, 47441 Moers Phone +49 2841 905320 • Fax +49 2841 9053220... -
Page 11: Ball Type Controls
C H A P T E R 4 - A T O U R O F C O N T R O L P A N E L … J U S T T H E B A S I C S Ball Type Controls On the left half of the control panel there are 4 "channels"... -
Page 12: Understanding Ball Positioning Modes
"Pr." button is on - these are the default modes and you will probably do much of your training using these settings. 2005 Tamasu Butterfly Europa GmbH Am Schürmannshütt 40a, 47441 Moers Phone +49 2841 905320 • Fax +49 2841 9053220... -
Page 13: Ball "Place" Button
Ball "Place" button The ball place button can select three different ball positioning modes: Pr. (Program), Separ. (Separate), and Rnd (Random), indicated by the 3 yellows lights on the control panel. 24. In Program mode - "Pr." light is on - Ball A is sent to left-right position A, Ball B is sent to L-R position B, Ball C is sent to L-R position C, and Ball D is sent to L-R position D. -
Page 14: Ball Type" Button
Therefore when using these random features, you may want to limit the ranges of ball types or positions you are using.) 2005 Tamasu Butterfly Europa GmbH Am Schürmannshütt 40a, 47441 Moers Phone +49 2841 905320 • Fax +49 2841 9053220... -
Page 15: Chapter 5 - Using The Additional Control Panel Features
C H A P T E R 5 - U S I N G T H E A D D I T I O N A L C O N T R O L P A N E L F E A T U R E S Using the memory feature By now you should have a good understanding of the left two-thirds of the control panel. -
Page 16: Changing Ball Distance Of A Memory Pattern
Attention! Only “Sample” and “ “ , “ “ buttons work during the calibration function, no other buttons can be used. 2005 Tamasu Butterfly Europa GmbH Am Schürmannshütt 40a, 47441 Moers Phone +49 2841 905320 • Fax +49 2841 9053220... -
Page 17: Chapter 6 - Misc. Features, Maintenance, & Operating Information
It is possible to get out from “CA” function with pushing any of “Ball type A,B,C,D” buttons, which in the same time means to start defining the ball that will be used or programmed. Usually in practice the “CA” function will be jumped through with activating “Ball type A,B,C,D,” regarding that it is necessary to make new calibration only quite seldom, for example in case the shooting wheels are getting worn or it is need of change the height of the machine. -
Page 18: Ball Jams
Replace with the new wheel and you are ready to 2005 Tamasu Butterfly Europa GmbH Am Schürmannshütt 40a, 47441 Moers Phone +49 2841 905320 • Fax +49 2841 9053220... - Page 19 A P P E N D I X I...
- Page 20 Amicus 3000 Plus Table Tennis Robot Ball Type & Pattern Setup Sheet Ball Type Settings Modes Modes Balls/minute Place Ball Type Spd. Spin Dist. Spd. Spin Dist. Spd. Spin Dist. Spd. Spin Dist. Play Pause 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4...
- Page 21 A P P E N D I X I I...
- Page 22 All of the ball parts are shown by arrows. The description above the graphic - solid arrows - refers to the balls of the TT ball machine Amicus 3000 Plus. The designations below the graphics - dashed arrows - refer to the balls and placing alternatives of the player.
- Page 23 2. Right/Left 'Amicus 3000 Plus Service Counter ball Counter ball Counter ball Counter ball Flip Counter / topspin Counter / topspin Counter / topspin Counter / topspin 'Player' This regular exercise begins with a service from the TT ball machine. After that, two counter balls onto the forehand and onto the backhand of the player follow.
- Page 24 Forehand topspin 'Player With the help of this exercise a service / return situation is trained. A short service of 'Amicus 3000 Plus' is followed by an aggressive chop ball or flip from the player (preferably on elbow/backhand), in order to avoid a hard topspin of the server.
- Page 25 Topspin 'Player' This exercise for the footwork starts with a long service from 'Amicus 3000 Plus'. After a backspin ball onto the middle of the table a fast topspin of the ball machine onto the forehand and one onto the backhand of the player follow.
- Page 26 This exercise is for a left-handed player who is training against a right-handed player. After a service of 'Amicus 3000 Plus' the left-handed player plays a diagonal backhand topspin. This is played back with a block by the ball machine. The player now plays a backhand topspin onto the centre/elbow as preparation for the concluding forehand topspin.
- Page 27 This ball is blocked into the forehand, whereupon a down-the-line forehand topspin then follows. The 'Amicus 3000 Plus' plays a further ball onto the forehand, which is played into the centre of the table. The rally ends with a smash by the player in response to the last high ball from 'Amicus 3000 Plus'.
- Page 28 With this exercise, the topspin against topspin game as well as the assessment of 'side spin balls' is trained. After a service by 'Amicus 3000 Plus' and the return by the player, side spin balls are played onto the forehand. With topspins alternating between diagonal and onto the table centre, the balls are played back.
- Page 29 A P P E N D I X I I I...
- Page 30 Further spare parts on request! The electric product - ball machine AMICUS 3000 Plus - was subject to a type test and the type and version of the designs presented were found to be in conformity with the standard stated.