Thames & Kosmos Engineering Makerspace Off-Road Rovers Experiment Manual

Thames & Kosmos Engineering Makerspace Off-Road Rovers Experiment Manual

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Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de
Thames & Kosmos, 301 Friendship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com
Thames & Kosmos UK LP, 20 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3HE , UK | 01580 713000 | www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de Thames & Kosmos, 301 Friendship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com Thames & Kosmos UK LP, 20 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3HE , UK | 01580 713000 | www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk...
  • Page 2 › › › SAFETY INFORMATION Dear Parents and Adults, Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Before starting the experiments, read through the instruction manual together Keep the packaging and the instructions as they contain important information.
  • Page 3 Off-Road Rovers Kosmos Quality and Safety More than one hundred years of expertise in publishing science experiment kits stand behind every product that bears the Kosmos name. Kosmos experiment kits are designed by an experienced team of specialists and tested with the utmost care during development and production.
  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    Off-Road Rovers › › › KIT CONTENTS Checklist: Find – Inspect – Check off Description Qty. Item No. Description Qty. Item No. Short anchor pin 717767 Wheel frame 720788 Anchor pin 702527 Axle, 27 mm 717962 Shaft pin 702526 Axle, 30 mm 716860 Two-to-one converter 716889...
  • Page 5: Tips For Assembly

    › › › TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY THE ANCHOR PIN LEVER Side A of the lever can be used to easily remove anchor pins. Side B can be used to loosen firmly inserted parts, such as axle plugs. How to open the battery box How to open the battery box How to open the battery box Slide and open the battery box lid.
  • Page 6 Off-Road Rovers › › › TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY HOW TO CONNECT THE BELTS Insert one side of the tabs into Insert the second side the slots. of the tabs into the slots.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    › › › SICHERHEITSHINWEISE › › › TABLE OF CONTENTS Kit Contents ..........1 Tips for Assembly ........2 Table of Contents ........4 Overview ........... 5 1. ATV 4WD ..........7 2. Dune Racer ......... 10 3. Snowcat Plow ........13 4.
  • Page 8: Overview

    Off-Road Rovers Off-Road Rovers › › › OVERVIEW › › › WISSENSWERTES Dune Racer...
  • Page 9 › › › OVERVIEW...
  • Page 10: Atv 4Wd

    Off-Road Rovers ATV 4WD...
  • Page 11 ATV 4WD Rear view Keep a 1-mm gap between the gears and the rods on each side. How to connect the BELT How to connect the BELT...
  • Page 12 Off-Road Rovers VERSUCH X ATV 4WD Done!
  • Page 13: Dune Racer

    DUNE RACER...
  • Page 14 Off-Road Rovers DUNE RACER...
  • Page 15 DUNE RACER Done! Set up a ramp and experiment to see if your dune racer can drive up the ramp. At what angle is the ramp too steep for your dune racer to climb the ramp?
  • Page 16: Snowcat Plow

    Off-Road Rovers SNOWCAT PLOW...
  • Page 17 Off-Road Rovers SNOWCAT PLOW...
  • Page 18 Off-Road Rovers SNOWCAT PLOW Done! Place small objects in front of your snowcat plow!
  • Page 19: Stair Walker

    VERSUCH X STAIR WALKER Perform the steps with the red lines first! Align the holes marked B on the same level.
  • Page 20 Off-Road Rovers Off-Road Rovers STAIR WALKER Perform the steps with the red lines first!
  • Page 21 VERSUCH X STAIR WALKER Done!
  • Page 22: Snow Scooter

    Off-Road Rovers SNOW SCOOTER...
  • Page 23 SNOW SCOOTER...
  • Page 24 Off-Road Rovers SNOW SCOOTER Done!
  • Page 25: Future Truck

    FUTURE TRUCK Lean the 3-hole wide rounded rod on the short anchor pin.
  • Page 26 Off-Road Rovers FUTURE TRUCK Lean the 3-hole wide rounded rod on the short anchor pin. Rear view Align the three wheels. Pay attention to the gaps, so that the wheels can turn freely.
  • Page 27 FUTURE TRUCK Done!
  • Page 28: Conveyor Belt

    Off-Road Rovers M7 - CONVEYOR BELT CONVEYOR BELT M7 - CONVEYOR BELT M7 - CONVEYOR BELT M7 - CONVEYOR BELT Perform the steps with the red lines first!
  • Page 29 CONVEYOR BELT Align all four wheels! Pay attention to the gaps, so that the wheels can turn freely.
  • Page 30 Off-Road Rovers CONVEYOR BELT How to connect the BELT Insert another side latches. How to connect the BELT Insert another side latches. Done! Put a few small objects on your assembly line!
  • Page 31: Bandsaw Machine

    BANDSAW MACHINE...
  • Page 32 Off-Road Rovers BANDSAW MACHINE How to connect the BELT How to connect the BELT Insert another side latches. Insert another side latches.
  • Page 33 VERSUCH X BANDSAW MACHINE move wheel down to tighten the belt Move the middle wheel down to tighten the belt. move wheel down to tighten the belt Done!
  • Page 34: Belt Sander

    Off-Road Rovers BELT SANDER...
  • Page 35 BELT SANDER...
  • Page 36 Off-Road Rovers BELT SANDER Done!
  • Page 37: Paper Plane Launcher

    PAPER PLANE LAUNCHER...
  • Page 38 Off-Road Rovers PAPER PLANE LAUNCHER...
  • Page 39 PAPER PLANE LAUNCHER Important! Make sure the trajectory of your plane is clear — do not aim at people or objects! Done! Switch on the motor and push the paper plane through the wheels from the back. Let go and watch the plane take off!
  • Page 40 Off-Road Rovers INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING A PAPER AIRPLANE Turn the plane over and fold down the middle. Done! 37 37...
  • Page 41: Check It Out

    › › › CHECK IT OUT the vehicle over a larger surface area, so it does not sink in as easily. This large surface area also transfers the driving force to the ground better, so tracked vehicles can move forward more easily on slippery surfaces and can even climb over small obstacles.
  • Page 42 Off-Road Rovers ENGINEERING DESIGN...
  • Page 43 ENGINEERING DESIGN...

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