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Ramsey Electronics Walking Electronic Bug WEB1 Assembly And Instruction Manual

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Walking Electronic
Ramsey Electronics Model No.
Watch the little bug scoot across the table and turn to avoid
obstacles in this fun and very unique kit! Buy two bug kits and
have your own "bug wars"!
Easy to build and fun to play with.
Runs for a long time.
Runs on 2 'N" batteries.
Avoids obstacles or runs away from a flashlight.
Adjustable sensitivity and speed.
Bug
WEB1• 1
WEB1

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  • Page 1 Walking Electronic Ramsey Electronics Model No. Watch the little bug scoot across the table and turn to avoid obstacles in this fun and very unique kit! Buy two bug kits and have your own “bug wars”! • Easy to build and fun to play with.
  • Page 2 2003 by Ramsey Electronics, Inc. 590 Fishers Station Drive, Victor, New York 14564. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be copied or duplicated without the written permission of Ramsey Electronics, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. WEB1 Walking Electronic Bug May 2003 WEB1•...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup and Testing ... 14 Troubleshooting Guide ... 16 Ramsey Kit Warranty ... 19 Ramsey Publication No. WEB1 Manual Price Only $5.00 KIT ASSEMBLY RAMSEY ELECTRONICS, INC. 590 Fishers Station Drive Victor, New York 14564 Phone (585) 924-4560 WEB1• 3 Fax (585) 924-4555...
  • Page 4: Introduction To The Web1

    INTRODUCTION Here is a very unique little kit that’s great for kids. The WEB1 is a little robot made completely out of electronic parts and wire. It’s pretty easy to build, and once it’s adjusted properly, it will entertain for hours. It has little pager motors in it that vibrate and propel it on its little wire feet.
  • Page 5: Learn-As-You-Build" Kit Assembly

    RAMSEY Learn-As-You-Build KIT ASSEMBLY There aren’t that many solder connections on the WEB1 printed circuit board, but you should still practice good soldering techniques. • Use a 25-watt soldering pencil with a clean, sharp tip. • Use only rosin-core solder intended for electronics use. •...
  • Page 6: Parts List

    WEB1 PARTS LIST Sort and “check off” the components in the boxes provided. We do our best to pack all our kits correctly but it is possible that a mistake has occurred and we missed a part. Please note that physical descriptions of parts are for those currently being shipped.
  • Page 7: Assembly Steps

    WEB1 PC BOARD ASSEMBLY STEPS 1. Let’s start with U1, the TS555 timer. The TS555 sits on the left side of the PC board, in the middle. Be sure the notch at one end lines up with the notch in the board diagram. 2.
  • Page 8 15. Install Q2, infrared phototransistor [black T1 case], to the left of D2. Make sure the flat spot faces the inside of the board. Let Q2 stick up 3/8” above the board. Total Length: 2 1/4" Total Length: 2 1/4" Feet Feet Runner...
  • Page 9 Cut three pieces of wire that will be the runners that the WEB1 slides on. The two side runners are 2 1/4” long. The back runner is 1 3/4” long. The side runners need to be bent into a “U” shape with the front part about 1/2” long and the back part should be about 1/4”...
  • Page 10: Web1 Parts Layout Diagram

    WEB1 BOARD PARTS LAYOUT DIAGRAM WEB1• 10...
  • Page 11: Web1 Schematic

    WEB1• 11...
  • Page 12 the motor is tightly held in place. I found that pulling the wire taut with my needle nose pliers helped me snug it up into its proper position. Repeat this procedure for the other motor using the other outline on the top of the board as a guide.
  • Page 13 the red wire goes here. Now tape the battery pack to the top of the board using the double-sided foam tape provided. WEB1• 13...
  • Page 14: Setup And Testing

    SETUP AND TESTING If you would like, you can go ahead and put the batteries in their holders and flip on the switch. The little flashing LEDs should blink, and at least one of the motors should be buzzing away. At this point you can bend the flashing LEDs in a way that you think is cute.
  • Page 15 2. Steering adjust: A. The first step in adjusting the steering is to get the steering motor, (the one that’s mounted at an angle) to come on when the bug approaches an obstacle, or when someone shines a flashlight at it.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If your WEB1 isn’t working correctly just refer to the steps below: Problem No blinking, no buzzing Motor buzzes, but bug just sits there or drifts Bug keeps turning even though only one motor is on. Both motors are always on Top of Board Solution Check parts placement, specifically...
  • Page 17 Bug moves forward, turning motor comes on at obstacle, but bug does not turn Bug jumps up and attacks Some tweaking of the side runners is needed. Adjust R2 up and down. Try a different surface Unforeseen emergent property. Call tech support immediately! WEB1•...
  • Page 18 As our customers, we value your opinions, comments, and additions that you would like to see in future publications. Please submit comments or ideas to: Ramsey Electronics Inc. Attn. Hobby Kit Department 590 Fishers Station Drive Victor, NY 14564 or email us at: techsupport@ramseymail.com...
  • Page 19: Ramsey Kit Warranty

    '1K ohm' resistors are actually the 'missing' 10 K parts ("Hum-m-m, I guess the 'red' band really does look orange!") Ramsey Electronics project kits are packed with pride in the USA. If you believe we packed an incorrect part or omitted a part clearly indicated in your assembly manual as supplied with the basic kit by Ramsey, please write or call us with information on the part you need and proof of kit purchase.
  • Page 20: Victor, New York

    Desoldering Braid (RTS08) Manual Price Only: $5.00 Ramsey Publication No. MSCN-1 Assembly and Instruction manual for: RAMSEY MODEL NO. WEB1 WALKING ELECTRONIC BUG KIT RAMSEY ELECTRONICS, INC. 590 Fishers Station Drive Victor, New York 14564 Phone (585) 924-4560 (585) 924-4555 www.ramseykits.com...

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