Safety Precautions - NEX ROBOTICS SPARK V ATMEGA16 Hardware Manual

Robotic research platform

1. Introduction

Thanks for choosing the SPARK V mobile robot platform. SPARK V will give you good

exposure to the world of robotics and embedded systems. Thanks to its innovative architecture

and adoption of the 'Open Source Philosophy' in its software and hardware design, you will be

able to create and contribute to complex applications that run on this platform, helping you

acquire expertise as you spend more time with them.

Safety precautions:

• Robot's electronics is static sensitive. Use robot in static free environment.

• Read the assembling and operating instructions before working with the robot.

• If robot's battery low buzzer starts beeping, immediately charge the batteries.

• To prevent fire hazard, do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

• Refrain from dismantling the unit or any of its accessories once robot is assembled.

• Never allow NiMH battery to deep discharge.

• Mount all the components with correct polarity.

• Keep wheels away from long hair or fur.

• Keep the robot away from the wet areas. Contact with water will damage the robot.

• To avoid risks of fall, keep your robot in a stable position.

• Do not attach any connectors while robot is powered ON.

• Never leave the robot powered ON when it is not in use.

Inappropriate Operation:

Inappropriate operation can damage your robot. Inappropriate operation includes, but is not

limited to:

• Dropping the robot, running it off an edge, or otherwise operating it in an irresponsible

manner.

• Interfacing new hardware without considering compatibility

• Overloading the robot above its payload capacity.

• Exposing the robot to wet environments.

• Continuing to run the robot after hair, yarn, string, or any other item has become

entangled in the robot's axles or wheels.

• All other forms of inappropriate operation.

• Using robot in areas prone to static electricity.

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