Summary of Contents for Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Rover
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EI-4201 SIMPLE CIRCUITS BIG IMAGINATION ROVER MISSION GUIDE...
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You made it to Mars! You are stationed at The Last Outpost, which is equipped with supplies to build the things you will need. Your team will journey into the unknown regions to map the surface and collect samples — be sure to radio the Base Station with your discoveries! Follow these instructions to construct an Explorer Rover, a sample collector known as The Claw, a Charging Station, and a Portable Communication Tower.
Conductive Parts Power Source Conductor Effect These parts extend your builds These parts are where and allow power to flow from The various lights and motors in this energy is stored. the battery to the effect. set are powered by the energy. Battery Capacitor Read all instructions before using your Circuit Explorer...
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Building a Circuit Line up the power source with a conductor and the effect. When connected, these are ready to become a closed circuit. After the parts are connected, press the power button. The depressed button closes the loop, allowing the energy to flow. This is a closed circuit! Line up the conductive symbols to make a complete loop.
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Battery Installation 3X AAA 3X AAA and Instructions Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the battery door screws. Battery packs require three AAA batteries each, not included. Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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capacitor stores electrical energy and unlike a battery, it doesn’t need to be replaced. It charges quickly, but it also discharges quickly, so you will need to visit the charging station when your power is running low!
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6 minute charge equals 2.5 minutes of power...
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Mission: Invention! You can only carry so many supplies on your expedition, so take apart your builds to create brand new inventions that will help you on your mission. Good luck, Explorers! COMMUNICATION TOWER ROCK CRAWLER...
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HOVERCRAFT SUPER HEAVY HAULER SIDEWINDER...