Variobot varikabo Instructions Manual page 4

Introduction
We are pleased you have chosen this versatile
robot assembly kit. varikabo offers you an exciting
and playful approach to electronics. You will
certainly have fun experimenting and tinkering
with varikabo for a long time.
varikabo's "eyes" are three brightness sensors and
his "brain cells" are two transistors. With the help
of a patented combination of sensors, varikabo
perceives the smallest contrasts in its environment
and reacts to them in multiple ways.
varikabo can do many things:
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skillfully avoid objects
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follow dark or light lines
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follow or push objects
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search for, chase or circle around light
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follow or circle around the shadow
of your hand
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avoid dark or light areas
Building an autonomous robot was never easier!
The control circuits are built using four small circuit
boards.
Thanks to a selector switch and by aligning and
swapping the sensors, you can gradually explore
twelve amazing functions and behaviors.
varikabo
varikabo is available
with cable ties and the
Fischertechnik version
varikabo FT.
varikabo FT