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Thames & Kosmos SUPERSPHERE Experiment Manual

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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, 89 Ship 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 Safety Information Notes on Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Components WARNING. Only for use by children aged 8 years and older, due to accessible electronic components. Instructions for parents or other The electronic components of this product are recyclable. For the supervising adults are included and have to be observed.

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Robotics: Smart Machines - Super Sphere › › › KIT CONTENTS What’s inside your experiment kit: Checklist: Find – Inspect – Check off Description Qty. Item No. Description Qty. Item No. 11-hole rod, gray 60-mm axle, black 7413-W10-P1SK 7413-W10-M1D 9-hole cross rod, black 70-mm axle, black 7407-W10-C2D 7061-W10-Q1D...

  • Page 4: Tips And Tricks

    Each joint has bump and groove. It is easier to slide the bump via groove › › › TIPS AND TRICKS while assemble. Read these tips for assembling and using the models before starting. bump A. Connecting the shell pieces groove The spherical shell of the Super Sphere is made of 32 interlocking triangular and pentagonal pieces.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Robotics: Smart Machines - Super Sphere › › › TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ..........Inside front cover Kit Contents ..................1 Tips and Tricks ................... 2 Table of Contents ................3 Robots on the Move! Getting Started ................... 5 Background Technical Information ..........

  • Page 6: Robots On The Move

    Robots on the Move! Robots are mechanical agents controlled by computer programs. They can be programmed to perform all sorts of tasks and movements. Robots can assemble cars, play soccer, vacuum floors, deliver packages, map terrain, climb mountains, entertain people, cook dinner — the list goes on and on. With this kit, you can build robots that move in fascinating ways, including a spherical robot that can roll in any direction.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started GETTING STARTED There are four primary types of functional components in this kit that enable the robots to work: A. The Bluetooth battery box connects to the app on your tablet or smartphone via a wireless Bluetooth connection. It provides power to the motors and receives input from the sound sensor via wires.

  • Page 8: Background Technical Information

    BACKGROUND TECHNICAL INFO ABOUT SOUND ABOUT THE SUPER SPHERE’S MOVEMENT Sound is a form of energy that moves as a pressure wave The primary robot model in this kit, the Super Sphere, through substances (gases, liquids, and solids). Typically, moves in a very unique and interesting way. The Super humans can hear and feel many sounds.

  • Page 9: App Setup And Bluetooth Connection Information

    Getting Started APP SETUP DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE APP You can download the free Super Sphere app for iOS devices from the iOS App Store, or for Android devices from Google Play. The app, also referred to as the control app, allows you to remotely control and program your robots.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Mode

    REMOTE CONTROL MODE USING REMOTE CONTROL MODE After you have built a robot model (assembly instructions start on page 14) and connected it to the app (see previous page), you can control it with the interface controls in the remote control mode. You can use the two slider controls (C) to directly control the two motors on your models.

  • Page 11: Programming Mode

    Programming the Robots PROGRAMMING MODE USING PROGRAMMING MODE Press the programming arrow icon (E) to enter the programming mode. When you press the icon, a list of programs appears. You can save up to 24 programs. The app comes with one demo program for each of the seven robot models, which are preloaded in Programs 1–7.
  • Page 12 PROGRAMMING MODE DELETE ALL To clear an entire program and set it back to the default blank program mode, press the trash can button (N) in the menu bar. SWITCHING BETWEEN PROGRAMS If you want to move to a different program, click the program library button (O) to open the library of saved programs and select which program you want to open.
  • Page 13 Programming the Robots PROGRAMMING MODE WRITING A PROGRAM When you are ready to write your first program, you can refer to the step-by-step instructions below to do so. 1. Tap the programming arrow button (A) to enter the programming mode. Choose a blank program (Program 8 starts out blank).
  • Page 14 PROGRAMMING MODE PROGRAMMING MOTORS 1. Tap the motors command icon and the motor programming window (D) appears. 2. In the motor programming window, you can create a command to control motor A (blue) and/ or motor B (red) to turn clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 15 Programming the Robots PROGRAMMING MODE PROGRAMMING SOUNDS 1. Press the notes command icon and the sound programming window (J) appears. 2. In the sound programming window, you can create a command to make sounds. You can choose the pitch (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, and Do) and the duration (0 to 5 seconds) for each note command.

  • Page 16: Super Sphere

    SUPER SPHERE First, follow these assembly instructions to build the model. Then, you can use the model in remote control mode, or you can follow the instructions on the programming page immediately after these assembly instructions to run a program for this model.
  • Page 17 Super Sphere Part with side hole Part 35-mm axle, gray Part with side hole Subassembly Subassembly Make sure the batteries are already inserted into the battery box. See page 2. Pay attention to the orientation of the battery box in this step.
  • Page 18 SUPER SPHERE Subassembly Do this step four times. Front view motor B motor B motor B motor A motor A motor A Make sure there are If there are gaps, the rod no gaps between the on the bottom may hit the bottom parts here.
  • Page 19 Super Sphere Make sure you plug the wire from motor B into motor A the socket on the left Attach the wires to the battery box. motor B and the wire from motor A into the socket on the right, or else the controls in the app will be switched.
  • Page 20 SUPER SPHERE Do this step two times. For tips on connecting the shell pieces, see page 2. Pay attention to the alignment of the black anchor pins in the blue pentagon and the blue triangle. The blue pentagon in the middle is Subassembly 21.
  • Page 21 Super Sphere Back Pay attention to the alignment of the blue gear attached to the blue pentagon and the blue triangle. The blue pentagon in the middle is Subassembly 23.
  • Page 22 SUPER SPHERE Make sure that the side of the sphere with the blue gear is on the side of the inner assembly with the small gray gear, and that the gears mesh when you attach the shell to the inner assembly. Subassembly Subassembly Line up the eyes on both...
  • Page 23 Super Sphere Done! Continue to the next page to learn how to drive the Super Sphere. To ensure that the sphere is strong and stable while rolling on the floor, make sure that all of the joints between the shell pieces are securely connected.

  • Page 24: Driving Tips For The Super Sphere

    DRIVING TIPS VIDEO SUPER SPHERE Scan this QR code to see a video with tips for learning to drive your Super Sphere. DRIVING SCHOOL Now that you have assembled your Super Sphere, follow 4. Slide the right-hand slider (motor B) left or right to make these instructions to drive it with the app in remote control the Super Sphere turn left or right, respectively.
  • Page 25 Super Sphere Roll forward Roll forward and veer left and veer right Roll forward and veer right First a li le to the right ... M1 Tip-3 ... then a lot to the left TIPS: • Super Sphere works best on hard surfaces: •...

  • Page 26: Programming The Super Sphere

    PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE SUPER SPHERE 1. Place the Super Sphere in a large, open area of smooth, hard flooring. It drives best on wood, laminates, and tiles. It does not turn well on carpeting, rugs, or textured surfaces. 2.

  • Page 27: Jumbo-Wheel Bot

    Jumbo-Wheel Bot JUMBO-WHEEL BOT First, follow these assembly instructions to build the model. Then, you can use the model in remote control mode, or you can follow the instructions on the programming page immediately after these assembly instructions to run a program for this model.
  • Page 28 JUMBO WHEEL BOT JUMBO-WHEEL BOT Wheels done! Fold and connect the shell pieces at the joints.
  • Page 29 Jumbo-Wheel Bot motor B motor A motor B motor A The indented lines on the plugs should be facing right when the battery box is motor A motor B oriented in this direction. Make sure you plug the wire from motor B into the socket on the left and the wire from motor A into the socket on the right, or else the controls in the app will be switched.

  • Page 30: Programming The Jumbo-Wheel Bot

    PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE JUMBO-WHEEL BOT 1. Place the Jumbo-Wheel Bot in a large, open area. You can try it on various types of flooring: wood, tile, laminate, and carpeting. 2. Load the app on your tablet or smartphone and establish a Bluetooth connection between the app and the robot.

  • Page 31: Bigfoot Bot

    Bigfoot Bot BIGFOOT BOT First, follow these assembly instructions to build the model. Then, you can use the model in remote control mode, or you can follow the instructions on the programming page immediately after these assembly instructions to run a program for this model.
  • Page 32 BIGFOOT BOT Make sure the rods are parallel Make sure the to one another and perpendicular rods are aligned. to the rods on the other side. 30-mm axle...
  • Page 33 Bigfoot Bot...
  • Page 34 BIGFOOT BOT Fold and connect the shell pieces at the joints. Feet done!
  • Page 35 Bigfoot Bot motor B motor A The indented line The indented line on the motor B on the motor A plug should be on plug should be on the right side the left side when when the battery the battery box is box is oriented in oriented in this this direction.

  • Page 36: Programming The Bigfoot Bot

    PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE BIGFOOT BOT 1. Place the Bigfoot Bot in an open area. 2. Load the app on your tablet or smartphone and establish a Bluetooth connection between the app and the robot. Refer back to page 7 for instructions. 3.

  • Page 37: Penguin Bot

    Penguin Bot PENGUIN BOT First, follow these assembly instructions to build the model. Then, you can use the model in remote control mode, or you can follow the instructions on the programming page immediately after these assembly instructions to run a program for this model.
  • Page 38 PENGUIN BOT 30-mm axle 30-mm axle Make sure the middle holes are aligned. 30-mm axle Wing assembly Make sure the motor is positioned vertically. Rotate gear A and make sure gear B turns smoothly. gear A gear B Wing assembly done! Neck assembly...
  • Page 39 Penguin Bot Make sure you plug the wire from motor B into the socket motor B on the top (as pictured here) and the wire from motor A into the socket on the bottom, or else the controls in the app will be switched.
  • Page 40 PENGUIN BOT Head assembly done! Tip: You can connect the orange curved rods together first and then pass the assembly through the holes in the shell. Side view Back body assembly done!
  • Page 41 Penguin Bot Front body assembly done! Back body Side view Side view Front body...
  • Page 42 PENGUIN BOT Done! motor A motor B...

  • Page 43: Programming The Penguin Bot

    Penguin Bot PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE PENGUIN BOT 1. Place the Penguin Bot on a table or on the floor. 2. Load the app on your tablet or smartphone and establish a Bluetooth connection between the app and the robot. Refer back to page 7 for instructions.

  • Page 44: Dancing Bot

    DANCING BOT First, follow these assembly instructions to build the model. Then, you can use the model in remote control mode, or you can follow the instructions on the programming page immediately after these assembly instructions to run a program for this model.
  • Page 45 Dancing Bot 30-mm axle 30-mm axle Front view...
  • Page 46 DANCING BOT Wheels done! Fold and connect the shell pieces at the joints.
  • Page 47 Dancing Bot motor B motor A Make sure you plug the wire from motor motor A motor B B into the socket on the left and the wire from motor A into the socket on the The indented lines on the right, or else the plugs should be controls in the app...

  • Page 48: Programming The Dancing Bot

    PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE DANCING BOT 1. Place the Dancing Bot in an open area. 2. Load the app on your tablet or smartphone and establish a Bluetooth connection between the app and the robot. Refer back to page 7 for instructions. 3.

  • Page 49: Horseshoe Crab Bot

    Horseshoe Crab Bot HORSESHOE CRAB BOT First, follow these assembly instructions to build the model. Then, you can use the model in remote control mode, or you can follow the instructions on the programming page immediately after these assembly instructions to run a program for this model.
  • Page 50 HORSESHOE CRAB BOT 30-mm axle...
  • Page 51 Horseshoe Crab Bot Make sure you plug the wire from motor B into the socket on the right (as pictured here) Body done! and the wire from motor A into the socket on the left, or else the controls in the app will be switched.
  • Page 52 HORSESHOE CRAB BOT...
  • Page 53 Horseshoe Crab Bot Shell done!
  • Page 54 HORSESHOE CRAB BOT motor A motor B Done!

  • Page 55: Programming The Horseshoe Crab Bot

    Horseshoe Crab Bot PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE HORSESHOE CRAB BOT 1. Place the Horseshoe Crab Bot on the floor. 2. Load the app on your tablet or smartphone and establish a Bluetooth connection between the app and the robot. Refer back to page 7 for instructions.
  • Page 56 BALANCING DINO ROBOT CORNHOLE BOT First, follow these assembly instructions to build the model. Then, you can use the model in remote control mode, or you can follow the instructions on the programming page immediately after these assembly instructions to run a program for this model.
  • Page 57 Cornhole Bot...

  • Page 58: Cornhole Bot

    CORNHOLE BOT...
  • Page 59 Cornhole Bot The indented lines on the plugs should be motor A facing up when the battery box is oriented in this direction. motor B Make sure you plug the wire from motor B into the socket on the bottom (as pictured here) and the wire from motor A into the socket on the top, or else the controls in the app will be switched.

  • Page 60: Programming The Cornhole Bot

    PROGRAMMING SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR THE CORNHOLE BOT 1. Place the Cornhole Bot in a large, open area of smooth, hard flooring. It drives best on wood, laminates, and tiles. It does not drive well on carpeting, rugs, or textured surfaces. 2.

  • Page 61: Geometric Shapes Lesson

    Geometric Shapes Lesson GEOMETRIC SHAPES LESSON Using only the pieces shown, can you make the five different geometric shapes shown here? Note: They are all completely enclosed — no sides are left open. The solutions are on the next page. Triangle Pentagon Tetrahedron...

  • Page 62: Solutions For Geometric Shapes Lesson

    GEOMETRIC SHAPES LESSON fold and link the joint Solutions...
  • Page 63 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.

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