Robotex AVATAR II User Manual page 22

Do this in tandem until the flippers pop and move freely or are out of the way of
the battery door.
3. The robot has trouble climbing stairs.
Solution 1: The robot is not meant to climb stairs at full speed. Reduce speed to a
crawl (by only pushing the drive joystick slightly forward).
Solution 2: After climbing the first step, make sure the front flippers are
positioned flat against the ground. Hold down the flipper control knob until
flippers are flat.
Solution 3: The robot is unable to climb certain kinds of stairs (slippery metal
stairs and those with slick edges when wet). Dry off the robot and attempt again.
Solution 4: The robot will not be able to climb up the first step if the flippers are
not manipulated correctly. Flippers should be positioned at the correct angle so as
to "grip" the front stair at a diagonal angle. If flippers are at too high an angle, the
robot will not move entirely onto the first step.
Solution 5: Some stairs are too steep for the robot to climb. High Angle Stabilizers
can be purchased separately to help climb especially steep sets of stairs. Contact
RoboteX for more information.
Solution 6: If the robot continually stutters when climbing stairs, call our
Customer Support line.
4. After removing the robot from the case, the Controller does not turn on.
Solution 1: The Controller loses charge when left sitting unused for a long period
of time; it may have fully discharged in shipment or after sitting unused in the
case. Try recharging the Controller for 2 or 3 hours before using it again. The
controller is fully charged when the red LED light turns off or flashes red. If the
problem persists, call our Customer Support line.
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