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  • Page 1 CREATOR’S 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 Dusty Let us introduce you to Dusty, the robot from the seaside! With its ability to track light, Dusty will quickly find its way from the ocean depths to the surface. How does it work? Follow the guides Find out how and assemble transistors and your Dusty...
  • 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 Kickstarter where it raised $100,745! After that, CircuitMess was born.
  • Page 6 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? wheels tires printed circuit board motors battery holder bolts & spacers batteries photoresistors token front wheel You’ll learn about Photoresistors & Transistors their sensitivity...
  • Page 9 plexiglass parts...
  • Page 10 Did you know your Dusty is a mechanical crab? Crabs are incredible animals that inhabit various environments worldwide. While many live in the ocean, you can also find them in freshwater and even on land. Crabs come in all shapes and sizes. Some, like the Pea Crab, are tiny, while others, like the Japanese spider crab, can grow to be enormous.
  • Page 11 Just like your Dusty, crabs typically have two pincers at the front of their bodies. These pincers serve various purposes, including grabbing food, defending themselves, and communicating with other crabs. While your Dusty doesn’t require food, real crabs are omnivores, which means they eat a variety of foods, including plants and other animals, in...
  • Page 12 Biomimetics Innovation inspired by nature Imagine taking inspiration from real–life creatures like crabs to build your very own DIY robot, just like Dusty! Well, scientists have been doing exactly that for centuries, drawing ideas from nature to solve complex human problems. This fascinating process is called biomimetics.
  • Page 13 What are some of the coolest inventions we’ve gained from nature’s inspiration? The armadillo’s tough exterior inspired the creation of backpacks with hard shells, perfect for protecting items from being squished. The cocklebur plant’s clinging mechanism gave rise to Velcro, revolutionizing fastening systems.
  • Page 14 Slime mold has shown us efficient ways to map out cities, roads, and rail systems quickly and adaptively. The mosquito’s painless bite has inspired the design of less painful needles for medical procedures. Bacillus bacteria has inspired the development of self–repairing concrete.
  • Page 15 Shedding Light on Photoresistors! Let’s learn about an important technical component on your mechanical crab — photoresistors! Photoresistors are electronic parts that change their resistance based on how much light they receive. On Dusty, we use them to help the crab follow light sources. Understanding the exact resistance of a photoresistor can be tricky because it depends on the amount of light it receives.
  • Page 16 Where do we find photoresistors in use today? Automatic lighting control systems, like street lights and yard lights. Security systems that detect changes in light conditions. Solar–powered devices that harness light energy for power. Window blinds that adjust based on the amount of sunlight.
  • Page 17 Tiny Titans: Transistors Let’s explore another essential component of Dusty — the transistor! transistors Transistors might be tiny, but they play a huge role in controlling and amplifying electrical signals in Dusty’s circuits. They’re like miniature gatekeepers, regulating the flow of electricity to make Dusty move and react. Think of transistors as versatile helpers —...
  • Page 18 You’ll find transistors packed into all sorts of gadgets, from MP3 players to smartphones and electronic games. They’re powering the technology we use every day. Before transistors came along, people relied on bulky vacuum tubes, which were less efficient and consumed a lot of power. Transistors changed the game by lasting longer, being more energy–efficient, and costing less.
  • Page 19 Gordon Moore, a co–founder of Intel, predicted that the number of transistors on a chip would double every two years. This prediction is known as Moore’s Law. Computers rely heavily on transistors. In fact, the first Intel computer had 2,300 transistors, while the latest models boast a staggering 820 million!
  • Page 20 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 1.
  • Page 21 Nature–Inspired Invention Matching Game Objective: Match the nature–inspired inventions with their descriptions or real–life inspirations. Test your knowledge and see how many matches you can make! Mosquito City mapping Bacteria Plane Slime Mold Backpacks Armadillo Self–repairing concrete Prairie ecosystem Less painful needles Bird flight Sustainable agriculture...

  • Page 22: Playing Games

    Playing games! Now that you know everything about your Dusty, there’s one more exciting thing to mention: along with Dusty, 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 23 Welcome to the Dusty build guide! Ready to build your very own Dusty robot? Follow these fun and easy steps to bring Dusty to life! Let’s start by getting your acrylic casings ready. Carefully peel off the protective foil from both sides of each casing so they are clear and shiny.
  • Page 24 Wow, look how shiny they are now! Let’s transform into real engineers now! The first step is to connect the battery holder to the PCB and insert the batteries into the holder. For this step, you’ll need the following components: Place the battery holder onto the PCB as shown in the photo.
  • Page 25 Take the metal screws and a screwdriver, and fasten the battery holder to the PCB. Next, add the batteries to the holder. Be careful to put the batteries in the right way. Inside the battery holder, there are + and – signs indicating the correct polarity. The same + and –...
  • Page 26 Now we can connect the wire from the battery holder to the PCB. You’ll notice that each connector is labeled to help you — look for the “M” sign for the motors and the “battery” sign for the battery holder. Now, let’s start working on the motors.
  • Page 27 Place the motor on the casing as shown. You’ll notice how every part of the motor aligns with the casing when positioned correctly. Insert the slightly larger casings from the inside of each motor. Take one long bolt and thread it through the casing and motor so it comes out on the other side.
  • Page 28 Secure the casings and the motor with the spacer from the outside. Repeat this step for the remaining bolt and spacer. Now take the second motor shown in the photo on the left side, which has a wire going to the outside. Remember, one motor should have the larger casing where its wire...
  • Page 29 Now, let’s attach the wheels to the motors. Take these parts: The first step is to place the rubber tires onto the wheels. Attach the wheels to the motors from the outside (where the smaller casing is located) as shown in the photo.
  • Page 30 Take a black plastic bolt and insert it into the designated place on the wheel to secure it in place and prevent it from falling off. You’ll need a screwdriver to assist you with this step. Repeat the same step for the second motor as well.
  • Page 31 Now it’s time to attach these parts to the PCB. You’ll notice small cutouts on the side of the PCB designed for inserting the motor casings. You might need a bit of strength to insert the casings into the PCB. As you can see, the wires of the motors are on the upper side, just...
  • Page 32 We’ll use them to secure the casings to the PCB like this We recommend using a screwdriver to fasten this spacer because it will be difficult to do it by hand. Here’s how your Dusty should look now...
  • Page 33 To improve stability and drivability, we’ve added one more wheel to it, and we’ll assemble it now. Take these components (we’re using two medium–sized spacers) Put the wheel on the long casing like this...
  • Page 34 Take the bolts and spacers and fasten them together. You might be wondering why we use medium–sized bolts here. It’s because we’ll be adding another casing to this part and need to fasten it securely together.
  • Page 35 Help yourself with a screwdriver here This part must slip between the motors and the battery holder, as shown in the photo Ensure that the wheel is positioned on the outside and that the two cutouts are on the inner side.
  • Page 36 The wires are a bit long, so let’s do something about it. First, cross the wires as shown in the photo Next, pull the wires through the small cutouts on the casings. Finally, connect the wire of each motor to its connector.
  • Page 37 This is what Dusty looks like after connecting the wires correctly. Your Dusty is a crab, but it’s missing something essential — claws! To customize the claws, we’ve designed some super cool options. The first step is to choose a design that suits your preference. When attaching the stickers to the claws, ensure they are...
  • Page 38 Now take these parts (you’ll need two long spacers, and two small bolts). The first step is to put a spacer between the PCB and the case. Take the claw and one of the bolts, place them on the PCB, and secure them with the bolt.
  • Page 39 Turn Dusty around and place one bolt to the bottom side as well. Repeat with the second claw. Crabs often live in very dark areas and follow light to find food. To mimic this behavior, we need to add photoresistors to your Dusty.
  • Page 40 With your Dusty, you received a special token that can be used to unlock a new, secret game on Bit (sold separately). When you’re not using the token, you can store it here The fun doesn’t end here! We’ve prepared a lot of exciting accessories for your Dusty. For example, Dusty can hold shells or algae.
  • Page 41 To turn Dusty on and make it follow the light, simply switch it on using the on/off switch. Then, place Dusty in a dark area and use your phone as a light source. Shine the light in front of the photoresistors and watch as Dusty follows it. If you have leftover casings, bolts, and spacers, don’t worry! We’ve included extra parts so you can create different accessories like cupboards or a microwave.
  • Page 42 This is what we’ll build first.
  • Page 43 The garbage disposal is what will be built next.
  • Page 44 Finally, build a microwave.
  • Page 45 That’s it! Dusty and all its accessories are complete. We hope you enjoyed building everything and that you’ve learned something new along the way!
  • Page 46 If you suspect that any part of your CircuitMess Wacky If you are not sure whether your device Robots kit (especially the batteries) is or the included battery is safe to use, damaged, stop using the device.
  • Page 47 Robots near hearing aids or similar medical aids and equipment to avoid 3. Check from time to time if CircuitMess interference with medical equipment. Wacky Robots are damaged or worn out in any way to prevent possible...

  • Page 48: Warranty Statement

    Proper disposal of this product injuries and risks to the child’s health and safety. If CircuitMess Wacky Robots is damaged, remove it immediately. WEEE markings on the product indicate that this product may not be disposed of 4. Remove any unnecessary packaging, with the rest of your household waste in but keep the instructions.

  • Page 49: Warranty Conditions

    CircuitMess d.o.o. unless otherwise provided by national law. will replace it with a new product. CircuitMess d.o.o. as the warranty provider The repair shop does not take responsibility and/or its authorized partners will not for storing and/or losing personal be liable for any defect, damage, loss, data while repairing the device.

  • Page 50: Warranty Sheet

    WARRANTY SHEET CircuitMess Wacky Robots Product name do–it–yourself educational 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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