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  • Page 1 CREATOR’S CREATOR’S BOOKLET BOOKLET...
  • Page 2 Scan the QR code for instructions in your language Wacky Robots are a quirky group of mini-robots that will help you master the basics of robotics and electronics.

  • Page 4: How Does It Work

    Meet Planck Introducing Planck, a retro–looking Wacky Robot that’s ready for a party! Named after the scientist Max Planck, Planck will teach you all about voltage regulators and Planck’s constant while driving around. How does it work? Follow the guides and Learn about voltage assemble your Planck regulators...
  • Page 5 What is CircuitMess? Albert CircuitMess started in 2016 when Albert (our CEO) was 17 years old. Albert loved tinkering with electronics and one of his first projects was a DIY game console. People really liked the idea so he decided to launch it on...
  • Page 7 The mission Everybody knows how important technology is, but less than 1% of the population knows HOW TO MAKE new technology. We’re here to change that! With our kits, we want to inspire people to be CREATORS instead of just consumers.

  • Page 8: What's Inside The Box

    What’s inside the box? Long plastic screws Token Medium sized plastic Tires screws Wheels Long metal screws Short metal screws Plastic wheels Medium sized Electric motors spacers Short spacers Long spacers Round head metal Batteries screw Battery holder Plastic screws Rubber Button caps LEDs...
  • Page 10 Quantum Maestro Max Planck was a German physicist who won a Nobel Prize in 1918 and revolutionized the way we think about the building blocks of our universe. He developed the quantum theory! Planck discovered that energy exists in discrete steps of packets.
  • Page 11 What does that mean? Imagine you are in a coffee shop, and you assume you’ll get the sugar dispenser so you can put in however much sugar you want. Instead, you received the sugar cubes or packets. You can add none, one or more packets, but not anything in between. The amount of energy in a photon is the same.
  • Page 12 The frog experiment Alessandro Volta, a pioneer of electricity and power, is another brilliant scientist we’ll learn about. Volta demonstrated that electricity could be generated chemically rather than just by living beings.
  • Page 13 Here is the story of his discovery Luigi Galvani discovered “animal electricity” by connecting two different metals in series with a frog’s leg and to each other. Volta discovered that the frog’s leg functioned as both an electrical conductor (now known as an electrolyte) and an electrical detector.
  • Page 14 How two metals make the current The voltaic pile is made up of two electrodes — one is made of zinc, and the other of copper. Inside the pile, there is a special liquid called sulfuric acid mixed with water or a form of saltwater brine.
  • Page 15 Power up! Voltage, current, and resistance are the three fundamental units used to measure electricity. Voltage is the difference in electric potential between two points. Electric potential is the amount of work energy required to transport an electric charge from a reference point to a specific point in an electric field.
  • Page 16 The history of batteries 1800 Volta invents the battery 1868 Leclanché invents the version of today’s dry batteries 1900 Edison invents nickel– iron storage battery...
  • Page 17 1967 Alkaline batteries developed 1992 Mercury–free alkaline batteries introduced 2005 Eneloop nickel–metal hydride rechargeable batteries released...
  • Page 18 Linear voltage regulators These are the regulators that keep the voltage stable. These regulators are extremely important since not every electrical component operates at the same voltage. Take, for instance, the battery on Planck – its voltage is too high for the rest of the components to handle, so it must be regulated.
  • Page 19 The birth of quantum physics Are you ready to take a big step into science? Now that you learned something about Max Planck and his constant, you are prepared to take a look behind the doors of quantum physics. Quantum theory was born out of a revolution in our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality.
  • Page 20 So, what exactly is quantum physics, and why did scientists feel the need to delve into this realm? Quantum physics is the study of the most fundamental particles that make up everything around us. It‘s like exploring the building blocks of existence itself! At the heart of quantum physics are atoms, the basic units of matter.
  • Page 21 Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientific minds in history, revolutionized our understanding of light. He proposed that light behaves as both a wave and a particle simultaneously, introducing the concept of photons. Einstein‘s groundbreaking ideas, built upon Planck‘s work, paved the way for the development of quantum theory.
  • Page 22 Quantum physics sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie. To avoid taking up any more of your time describing how quantum physics works, we‘ll simply go over some of the most mind-bending theories derived from atom-related research. The Planck Era Imagine a time before time itself! The Planck Era, occurring 10- 43 seconds after the Big Bang, was a period of incredible cosmic...
  • Page 23 Objects in Two Places at Once In the world of quantum physics, things can get a little bizarre. One mind-bending idea suggests that objects can exist in two places simultaneously! It‘s like being in two places at once, defying the laws of classical physics. The Speed Factor Did you know that the faster you move, the heavier you become? According to the principles of relativity, the...
  • Page 24 Voltage fun facts Voltage is like the electrical pressure that pushes charges through circuits. We measure it using a tool called a voltmeter, similar to how we use scales to measure weight. Current, on the other hand, is the flow of electric charges, measured by an ammeter.
  • Page 25 Our bodies are more electric than we realize! Nerve signals and charged particles moving within our cells generate small electrical voltages. It‘s like having our own internal power source, powering everything from our thoughts to our movements. Imagine a machine that can generate incredibly high voltages! Van de Graaff generators are like lightning machines, capable of producing stunning...
  • Page 26 Types of electric circuits Close circuit Open circuit...
  • Page 27 Short circuit Parallel circuit Series circuit...
  • Page 28 Patricle Hierarchy Matter Molecules Atoms Nucelus with electrons Sub-Atomic Protons and Particles Neutrons Fermions, Leptons, Elementary Quarks, Bosons, Particles Gluons, Muons and many others...
  • Page 29 Powers of ten Natural phenomena occur on many scales. The fine details tend not to affect the large-scale workings, making it hard to test quantum theories of gravity such as string theory. But cosmic inflation allows the absurdly small to affect the astronomically big. Observable universe 10 m...
  • Page 30 10 m Earth 10 m Insect Atom Atomic nucelus...
  • Page 31 Smallest distance probed by particle accelerators 10 do Typical size of fundamental strings and of extra dimensions Minimum meaningful length in nature...
  • Page 32 Quiz time! We hope you enjoyed reading the text we prepared for you! Now, let‘s put your knowledge to the test. Don‘t worry if you can‘t remember something - you can always go back and refresh your memory in the text. TRIVIA: Who discovered animal electricity? What‘s the name of the first battery?
  • Page 33 Can you describe how two metals make current? Is light a wave, or a particle? Tell us the most odd quantum physics theory you‘ve ever heard.

  • Page 34: Playing Games

    Playing games! Planck’s token Now that you know everything about your Planck, there‘s one more exciting thing to mention: along with Planck, you received a small token. „But what‘s it for?“ you might wonder. Well, here‘s the scoop: you can use that token to unlock a super cool new game on our gaming device called Bit.

  • Page 37: Safety First

    If you have never used a screwdriver, carefully follow the assembly instructions on our website and, if necessary, ask someone more experienced or older than you to help you. If you are having problems with our kit, contact our customer support via email at contact@circuitmess.com.
  • Page 38 PLANCK BUILD GUIDE Are you ready to assemble your Planck? Follow these fun and easy steps to bring your Planck to life! Let‘s start with the acrylic casings: Carefully remove the protective film from both sides of each piece of acrylic casing until they are clear.
  • Page 39 Before we become real engineers, it‘s time for creativity! Use the fun stickers provided in the box to decorate Planck‘s acrylic casings.
  • Page 40 Some stickers are for Planck’s controller, so leave those aside for now. Let‘s place the camper stickers on the appropriate casings. Great! Now it‘s time to turn into real engineers. First, you need to connect the battery holder to the acrylic casing (see photo).
  • Page 41 Place the battery holder on the acrylic casing. Insert the metal screw from the inside of the battery holder, then secure it with a spacer from the outside using only your hands.
  • Page 42 Next, you need to insert the batteries into the holder. Make sure to place the batteries correctly. Inside the battery holder, there are + and - signs indicating polarity. The same + and - signs are also on each battery.
  • Page 43 Now we need your full attention! We need to correctly connect the motors so that Planck can drive. For this, you will need the following components: battery holder, PCB, receiver, and two motors. Turn over the PCB and connect the receiver. You may need to adjust the antenna on the receiver a bit, but don‘t worry, it won‘t break when moved.
  • Page 44 Connect the battery holder to the PCB as shown in the photo. Next to each connector on the PCB, we have written which component connects where to make assembly easier. Now it‘s time to connect the motors. Arrange everything on the work surface as shown in the photo to make the connection process easier.
  • Page 45 Both motors should have the wires facing inward. Connect the motor on your right side to the left connector on the board, and the motor on your left side to the middle connector on the board.
  • Page 46 Check if your Planck looks like the photo: We continue with connecting the motors and the side acrylic casing. For this, we will need one side acrylic casing (see photo), two long screws, two spacers, and the part you just assembled with the motor and PCB.
  • Page 47 Place the motor as shown in the photo. You will notice how the motor fits perfectly with the acrylic casing if you position it correctly. Next, we will insert the long screw from the front and pass it through the motor. From the inside, we will secure everything with...
  • Page 48 Repeat this step for the second screw and spacer. It‘s time to assemble Planck‘s wheels! Take the following components: First, we will slide the rubber part over the yellow part of the wheel.
  • Page 49 If you look closely, one side of the wheel has an opening that looks like one part of the motor. This is the part you will connect to the motor. Now take the wheel part with the sticker and place it on the wheel to make it look better.
  • Page 50 This time you will need a screwdriver to insert the screw through the wheel. This is how it should look when you successfully complete this step. Now it‘s time to add the smaller wheel to this part. These are the components you need for this step:...
  • Page 51 Insert the metal rod into the wheel opening and make sure nothing falls out.
  • Page 52 To secure everything from the inside, we will add small orange rubber parts to the rod. And we‘re done! Repeat these steps for the opposite side of Planck. This is how Planck should look at this point:...
  • Page 53 But, this is not the end! Take two smaller spacers, two longer ones, and two medium-sized screws.
  • Page 54 Take one side of Planck and insert the screw through one opening from the outside. From the inside, we will first secure everything with a smaller spacer. Add the longer spacer after the smaller one.
  • Page 55 Repeat this step for the second screw and spacer. Great! We are approaching the end of the assembly and the moment when Planck will take the shape of a real camper van. Take these components:...
  • Page 56 The first step is to connect these two acrylic casings as shown in the photo. Add this part to the rest of Planck, ensuring the clear acrylic casing is between the motors and the long spacers.
  • Page 57 The battery holder will be placed above, connecting three openings on the acrylic casing. Immediately next to that, you will place the PCB.
  • Page 58 Then you will add the other side of Planck. Make sure everything is secure and nothing falls out.
  • Page 59 Take two medium-sized screws and use them to secure Planck with the long spacers to prevent any parts from falling out.
  • Page 60 Place the acrylic casing with the CircuitMess logo on top of Planck, as the roof. Now that you have assembled the main part of the camper, it‘s time to add the trailer. First, take a smaller screw and a medium- sized spacer.
  • Page 61 Secure it from the outside with a medium-sized spacer. Let‘s move on to assembling the trailer. Here are the parts you will need next:...
  • Page 62 Insert a medium-sized screw through the side of the trailer: Secure it from inside with a smaller spacer, then add a long spacer on top.
  • Page 63 Repeat this step for the remaining three screws and spacers until your trailer looks like this: Now it‘s time to add the wheels so we can drive the trailer. You have already done this part, so you will know the procedure.
  • Page 64 Repeat the process for the other side of the trailer. Secure the back and connect everything as shown:...
  • Page 65 Take three screws and a screwdriver, and secure all parts!
  • Page 66 Add the roof to the top of the trailer. Finally, add this part and connect it to the main part of Planck. The acrylic casing should be placed exactly as shown in the photo.
  • Page 67 Insert the screw from the inside of the trailer to connect it to the spacer on the camper. Planck should look like this:...
  • Page 68 The job is not done yet! We still need to add the LEDs as Planck‘s eyes and under the eyes as front lights. The notched side of the LED light is the negative side (-). Make sure to place the LEDs on the correct side. Look at the back of the PCB to see where the + and - sides of the LEDs go.
  • Page 69 With Planck, you also received a token that you can use to unlock a new, secret game on Bit (Bit is sold separately). When not using the token, you can place it here.
  • Page 70 It‘s time to assemble the remote controller! We know you are excited to drive Planck, so we have also prepared a controller that will help you navigate Planck in your room or yard. The first step is to take all the acrylic casings you need and remove the protective film from both sides until they are clear.
  • Page 71 Next, the fun part with stickers! You can choose any design you like. To allow the controller to communicate with Planck, we need a component that can send signals. On Planck‘s PCB, we have a receiver that receives signals from your controller and controls Planck accordingly.
  • Page 72 Another important component we need is the antenna. To securely attach it to the PCB, you will also need a metal screw. You need to attach the antenna to the PCB in this way:...
  • Page 73 To secure it and prevent it from falling out, we will add a metal screw to it. This way, the antenna will stay firmly in place. Now we need to add the acrylic casing! Take the acrylic casings and the PCB.
  • Page 74 Place the PCB on the acrylic casing with the stickers. Then we will add a smaller acrylic casing to the PCB as shown in the photo.
  • Page 75 To use the controller and drive Planck, we need to add button caps. The mechanical part of the buttons is already on the PCB, and now we need to add the caps so everything works. Next, we will add another acrylic casing to keep the buttons in place.
  • Page 76 As always, we will add screws from the front, while the spacers go on the back.
  • Page 77 Since the screws need to pass through the acrylic casing and the PCB, make sure to insert them completely before adding the spacer. Now you can add spacers to the back.
  • Page 78 Repeat this step for the second screw and spacer, and your controller will be complete and ready for use. Turn it on and try it out. If you look closely at Planck‘s PCB, you will notice an on/off switch and a pairing button.
  • Page 79 And that brings us to the end of the build guide! We hope you had fun with the assembly and that you are ready to drive Planck. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email at contact@circuitmess.com.
  • Page 81 Thank you for purchasing CircuitMess Using this device in conditions Wacky Robots Educational kits outside this temperature range may damage the device. For more information and detailed instructions on assembling and using Please turn off CircuitMess Wacky your device, visit our official website: Robots after use and store it circuitmess.com/resources/guides...
  • Page 82 CircuitMess Wacky Robots outdoors during storms. Assembling or using CircuitMess Wacky Robots in an area with a Do not use the CircuitMess Wacky potentially explosive atmosphere, Robots in high-humidity environments such as areas where the air contains such as bathrooms. Failure to do so...
  • Page 83 Do not leave responsibly. Recycling promotes the CircuitMess Wacky Robots on stairs or sustainable reuse of resources. For on the floor in your home or classroom more information on the disposal of where someone can step on them.
  • Page 84 If the defect is not remedied within a may be charged for inspection reasonable period after receiving the and testing and delivery costs. product for repair, CircuitMess d.o.o. will replace it with a new product. WARRANTY STATEMENT The repair shop does not take CircuitMess d.o.o., with its registered...
  • Page 85 CircuitMess d.o.o. as the warranty measures may be useful. • Reorient provider and/or its authorized or relocate the receiving antenna partners will not be liable for any •...
  • Page 86 prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or loss of awareness, disorientation, anyone in your family, have an epileptic any involuntary movement, condition, consult your physician or convulsions - immediately before playing. If you experience discontinue use and consult your any of the following symptoms physician before resuming play.
  • Page 87 WARRANTY SHEET CircuitMess Wacky Robots Product name: do-it-yourself educational solder kit Warranty on components and 24 months parts contained in this set is: Date of purchase: Seller and point of sale stamp: Invoice number: Information on interventions during warranty period is entered by a repair shop technician at an authorized repair shop.
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