Robot Positions - Newgy Industries Robo-Pong 2040+ Owner's Manual

POSITIONING YOUR ROBOT AND CONTROLS (ALL MODELS)
Robo-Pong robots are versatile in how they are posi tioned
in relation to the table. The 545 and 1040+ nor mally sit on
top of the table as shown in robot positions 1–4 in Figure
15. They can also be mounted in the optional Robo-Caddy
and placed behind the table like positions 5 & 6. The 2040+
is typically mounted to the end of the table at position 5,
but can alternatively be mounted in the Robo-Caddy just
like the 545 and 1040+.
Some positions offer certain advantages while other
positions compromise some of the robot's functions. By
placing the robot in various positions you can achieve a
variety of angles and trajectories to simulate almost any
type of shot you would encounter in a regular game. The
following paragraphs explain this further.
Position 1—Robot positioned square to the table where
the centerline and endline of the table meet. This is the only
"on the table" position in which the 1040+'s oscillator rang-
es will be accurate (see O
scillatiOn
is the desired starting position when first setting up either
the 545 or the 1040+. In this position, the 545 will shoot
straight down the centerline of the table.
Position 2—Robot positioned at the far left corner and
angled cross-court. This position will skew the 1040+'s
oscillator range toward the player's right side of the table.
The 545 in this position would deliver the ball towards the
player's right corner. This position would be the preferred
direction when simulating typical right-handers' forehand
to forehand rallies.
Position 3—Robot positioned at the far right corner
and angled cross-court. Setting the robot in this position
will skew the 1040+'s oscillator range toward the player's
left side of the table. A 545 placed in this position would
direct its shots to the player's left corner. Typical backhand
to backhand play for right-handers would be ideally simu-
lated with the robot in this position.
Position 4—A robot placed in this position has the
advantage of offering slower and faster ball speeds because
it is closer to the landing spot of the ball. At a Ball Speed
setting of 0, the ball is very slow and with light spin, but is
delivered deep on the player's end. At a Ball Speed setting
of 10, the ball speed is very fast and simulates the angle
from which a typical kill shot would be hit. However, the
1040+'s oscillator ranges are narrower than if the robot had
been positioned at the endline like Positions 1–3.
Position 5—This is the normal position of the 2040+
when it is attached to the end of the table, and its net sys-
tem would function normally. The 1040+ and 545 would
have to be mounted in the Robo-Caddy to be in this posi-
tion. Positioned here, the 2040+'s and 1040+'s oscillator
ranges would be accurate.
Position 6—Mounted in a Robo-Caddy, all three mod-
els can be freely moved around in back of the table. The
Robo-Caddy also permits lowering or raising the height of
the robot. This is great for simulating deep shots such as
chops, lobs and loops. However, the oscillator ranges for
the 1040+ and 2040+ are not accurate and the 2040+'s net
system is usually not effective at capturing balls when in
this position. Additionally, you need to purchase a
Connector Extension Cable (part# 2000-221) to extend the
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length of the Connector Cable from 10 to 20 feet. This per-
mits the Control Box to stay within reach of the player.
These positions are only a few of the ones possible, but
they will give you a good idea of the pluses and minuses of
placing the robot in a particular position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Even though the oscillator ranges
may not be accurate as described on page 9 when the robot is in
certain positions, you should be able, with experimentation, to
find the correct settings for the Control Levers to permit ball
delivery over any particular part of the table.
Figure 15 also illustrates the ideal positions for the
Control Box. If you're right-handed, Position A is the pre-
ferred location for the controls. If you're left-handed,
Position B is preferred. Locating the controls in these sug-
gested positions permits the controls to stay within easy
reach of the player's free hand.
Since a player has a longer reach on the forehand side,
it is suggested that you position your body as shown. The
overwhelming majority of tournament level players use
their backhand to cover about one-third of the table and
their forehand to cover the other two-thirds of the table.
1040+/2040+ Control Box
A
A
Right Hand
Player
FIGURE 15
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Robot
Pos. 5
Robot
Pos. 1
545 Control Box
B B
Left Hand
Player
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