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| Document Title | USERS MANUAL |
Your Vexplorer robot has been partially assembled to help you easily enjoy
your first robot experience. This instruction manual details the steps to build
this first version. For maximum enjoyment we encourage you to design and
build other variations using your own creativity and imagination and the
Soliderks design software.
Two illustrations of different designs are shown at the end of this
manual to help get you started.
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Things To Know
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When the safety precautions are followed, the
VEanorer will provide years of enjoyment. Use care
and good sense at all times when operating this radio
controlled product. Failure to use this vehicle in a
sate,sensihle manner can result in injury or damage
to property. You and you alone must insure that the
instructions are carefully followed and all safety
precautions are obeyed.
- Water can cause the electronics to short nut and can
cause permanent damage.
- Always turn on the transmitter before turning on the
receiver.
- Fully extend the transmitter antenna before operating
your vehicle.
t Before turning on your radio system, check to make
sure that non one else is running on the same frequency.
- no not allow children under age 3 to play with
the VEXplnrer, radio transmitter orTV receiver. The
model contains small parts which could accidentally be
swallowed and cause suftocation.
. Keen hair, loose clothing,face and fingers away trom
the gears,tires and wheels while the model is running.
~ The transmitters antenna could also cause injury it
played with violently or pointed towards someone’s face.
- Never operate your VEXpIorer on streets or in any
areas where full-size vehicles are.
' Do not pick up your VEXpIorer when it is in motion.
- Never charge, run or store your VEXplorer in a
location subject tn high temperatures,low tempemtures
or high humidity. on not store in direct sunlight.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not exilressiy
approved by the party responsible or compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
NDTE: This equipment has been tested and louild to comply
with the limits for a Class a digital deplce, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable prntectnsn against harmllll interlerence in a
residential installation. This cuulomentgenerales, uses and can
radiate rattio frequency energy and, if not installed and usctt in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
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' Tn avoid electronic maltunction,do not allow the
vehicle to become wet. Short circuits will produce a
very strong electrical current. Should yourVEXplorer
become wet,stop using it immediately.
- Never attempt tn disassemble or solder the model.
no not put it into tire.
- Always use AA alkaline batteries. If Improper
batteries are used in the Iransmittenthey may become
bot, leak and may rupture.
- no not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
- Only batteries of the same equivalent type as
recommended are to be used. Do not mix old and new
batteries.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
Replace ALL of the old batteries with new ones.
- Make sure the batteries are installed with the correct
polarity as shown in the battery compartment. [to not
disassemble your batteries. Never allow them to become
hot or to burn. To avoid short-circuits,avoid getting
them wet. Do not short circuit batteries.
. If liquid trom inside the batteries conhcts your skin
or clothes,wash them with water. If Iealted battery fluid
gets into your eyegtlush them immediately with cool
water and seelt medical attention. llo not rub eyes.
- Von can operate VEXplorer for about 1 hour with new
AA alkaline batteries The ‘W battery to the transmlthr
will last about 8 hours and the AA batteries in the TV
receiver also roughly B hours.
All pictures, descriptions and specifications found
in this Instruction manual are subject to change
without notice. Revell maintains no responsibility for
inadvertent errors in this manual. Visit www.ReveII.com
for the latest updates and information for your model.
However, there is no guarantee that tnterlerence will nnt
occtlr in a particular tnstailatinn. lithis equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the caulnment oil and on, the user is
encouraged to try in correct the interference by one or more at
the following measures:
- Reul’ieni or relocate the receiving antenna.
~ increase the separation between the equinmeni and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet (in a circuit different
lrom that to which the receiver ls connected.
' Consult the dealer or an exparienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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VEXplorer parts and assembly
Wheel assembly x 2 Arm assembly
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Claw assembly
Bumper hratkel x 2
10x5 plate
Battery patk
Receiver mndule x 1
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Remote : Antenna holder Tools included
control ‘ Large Allen wrench 3/32"
Small Allen wrench 5/64"
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(E; VEX open-ended wrenuh
8-32 1/2" Hex screw it 4
, Tools/parts nut—inuluued:
Small wire ties x 7 Phillips head screwdriver ‘
camera \\\\\ 10 AA banenes and 1 qv
receiver , "‘ battery (not included) re- A
quired to operate VEXpIDreF
RCA nahle (male to male)
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Q Chassis Assembly
on will need two wheel assemblies, one for the right side and one for
the left side. Orient them as shown, so that the motor modules are on the
same side, facing towards one another.
Parts needed in this step:
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Parts needed in this step:
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nuts as yuu mbue them into place.
hex screws
acting as bumpers and prutecting the motors.
-ended wrench in hold the keps
Attach each bracket with six keps nuts and six 114”
Add the time bumper brackets to the wheel assemblies.Tne brackets will slide ever
to use the VEX open
the top of the wheel assemblies,
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%\ Bumper Attachment
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late Attachment
Attach the 10x5 plate on the bottom of the chassis, using four keos nuts and tour Va" screws.
Attach the ptate to the bottom flange of the wheel assembly (the horizontal face furthest from the
wheels). The plate mounts on the “front" otthe robot (on the side away from the drive motors);
use the 2nd and 6th holes from the front for mounting
amera Attachment
at the camera on the shorter end of the arm and attach the camera with two 1/4“
hex screws through the first and second middle holes of the arm assembly (counting
from the end) into the second and third holes in the camera (counting from the hack).
Note: This is a suggested position, The camera can be mounted in other locations as
well, depending on desire.
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Parts needed in this step:
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rm Assembly Attachment
sing four 1/4" hex screws and four keps nuts, attach the arm assembly to the
chassis, using the third and fifth hules from the front. When campiete, the arm
assembly will he flush with the front bumpev‘
Note: the holes used on the hotmm ut
the arm assembly are the first hole,
and the middle hole. Do NOT use the
hole on the back at the assembly for
mounting, or it will interfere with the
battery pack mounts
Parts needed in this step:
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1 Battery Pack Attachment
. Install 6AA batteries in the battery pack, being sure to install them as shown inside
the battery pack before attaching the battery pack to the robot. Attach the battery
' pack tn the same plates holding the arm assembly 50 that each of the two 1/2” hex
screws and keps nuts are directly above the inside edge of each of the two axle
holding the middle wheel. Snap the cover on the battery pack.
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Receiver Attachment
Using twu 1/2" hex screws and two keps nuts, attach the receiver module
on top of the chassis assembly and behind the arm assembly so that the keps
huts holding the receiver are flush with the back edge at the battery pack.
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Antenna Attachment
Stide the antenna (the wire attached to the receiver) Into the antenna holder.
Wire tie the antenna hotder to the adjacent upright beam.
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Parts needed in this step: f
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antenna
holder m
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law Assembly Attachment
sing luur 1/4" hex screws attach the claw assembly to the protruding end of
the arm assembly. The screws go through the second and third outer hales of
the arm assembly mm the threaded spacers of the claw assembly.
Parts needed in this step:
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Motor Wiring and Remote Control Operation
Connect the four motors to the receiver motor ports using the chart below.
Motor wire Insert into receiver Results in control by remote
pin from: motor port number: control feature: i
Arm motor 1 Left two buttons
Gripper motor 2 Right two buttons
Le“ Whe‘" mu" 4 Left joystlck vertical axis
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Right whee mu m 6 Right joystick vertical axis
(Leave receiver motor (3 and 5 control the Ielt
ports 3 and 5 empty) Joystick horizontal axis amt the
right Joystick horizontal axis.)
Safely Secure All Motor Wires
Wire tie each of the four motor wires so that they cannot catch in any moving parlor drag on the
E ground.The motor wires should be secured as follows: both the gripper motor wire and the arm
’ motor wires should be wire tied to the left vertical beam of the arm assembly.
Both the left and right wheel motor wires should he wire tied to the lowest adlacent beams of their
respective motor assemblies (left on left, right on right), in such a way as to keep them both free oi
gears and off the grounds Be especially careful that the gripper motor wire cannot catch in the arm
motor’s gears (shown below). Also be sure there is enough slack in the wire leading to the claw motor
to allow for total movement of the arm from lowest to highest position.
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Remote Control Operation
Install at 9V battery in the remote control. Install the remote control antenna in the too of the unit, and
using your hand, screw it on. Place robot in an area clear of obstacles and hazards. Turn on receiver and
remote control to begin operation.
Parts needed in this step:
Open the battery compartment door In
the back using a Phillipshead screw
driver and install one 9 volt battery.
Replace battery compartment door
when finished
Phillips head
screwdriver
x1
9V battery
x 1
The PWM plugs are
reversible; by changlng
the direction they are
The motor ports on the receiver are taoeied
“MOTORS" and numbered “L6”. EaLh oi the
motor ports on the receiver (above) ls controlled
by one otthe channels on the remote control
(right). The auxiliary power ports (labeled
“AUX”) can he used to power a variety ol
VEX accessories.The camera included in the
VEXplorer klt utlhzes this feature
plugged in, you can change
the direction the motor will
move when the controller ls used.
If a motor runs“backwards” lrom
the desired direction, reverse
the PWM tablet
The motors, transmitter, and receiver are part of the
VEX “Blue" product line. These components may not he
compatible with items from otherVEX product lines, For
more information refer to VexRobotics.com
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Camera Dperation Procedure
1. Open the hattery compartment daor (located 2. Attach an RCA (male) video cable
at the hattnm the camera receiver) using a tn the camera reteiver in the ;
Phillips-head screwdriver and place four AA “Viden” part, Attach the rather “t
hatteries, Replace battery compartment door end of the RCA video Cable tn X
when finishedt your television. Set the television
to the specific video input.
3. Turn on the camera receiver
by turning the power switch
tn the “an" pusmun, Cunfirm
the camera receiver has power
by thanking ifthe LED on the
receiver is lit
4. Set the “Channel" selettinn an the
camera receiver to the same channel
that the camera cm the robot is set to pafls needed in this step:
(Elther channel 1,2,3 or 4).
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% Camera Troubleshooting
I‘EI‘ camera, continued
The LED light
on the camera
receiver is not on.
1, Check your batteries to see if they have been installed currectly
" 2. Check that the power switch ls In the “on” positinn.
The LED light
is on the camera
receiver, but i get
nu video.
1. Check that the RCA Video cable is attached to yuur television and
your television is on the correct Input channel (refer to your
television‘s manual lnr this)
2. Check that the channel on the Receiver is Set to the same channel
as the camera on the VEXPlnrer
3. Check that the LED on the camera is lit.
a.Check that the power switch is in the ON position an the camera.
It. Check that the wire connected to the VEXPlurer ls ln the camera” port.
c. Check that the VEXPIorer is turned on and has lresl’l Datterles.
The video quality
is poor.
1. Check that the camera is not tut! far away from the receiver.
The camera will unly worlt at a certain distance from the receiver.
2. There maybe interference from outside saurces.Try changing the
channel on the camera and the receiver to see ifvideo quality improves.
3. The RCA video cable may he damaged or hrol
Let unit sit withnut nperating tor a few minutes. i
The meter is protected by a thermistnr that
will shut dewn meter it overheating
uccurs trnm nverlnadt
Reverse the directinn cf the meter PWM cable
that plugs intn the receiver.
Parts may have been assembled in slightly nttset
manner. Du net tighten any hnllslnuts tar an
assembly step until all bnits have been Installed
and hand-tightened.
Try using npen-ended wrench te hnld nuts in
place while installing butts.
check that hath receiver an vehicle and TV
receiver are turned UN.
check that camera and TV receiver are an
the same channel.
check that camera cable is prnperly cunnected
tn vehicle receiver.
check distance trnm vehicle to TV. Check fur
metal objects blanking signal. check for possible
interference trnm nther RIC transmissians.
Check that all nuts, butts and cnllars are tightened
securely and that gears are prnperly aligned.
Check fur pnssible bruken teeth in gears.
Check that transmitter antenna is cumpletely extended
and secured tightly into transmitter.
Check that batteries In transmitter and receivers
have sulticient charge.
If indnnrs, check fnr metal ubiects such as
appliances, heating ducts, etc.that can hlnck mdiu
transmissions between transmitter and receiver.
check that all butts and nuts are tightly fastened
Add rubber bands lur mere tension.
MEXplurernassembly 2
Think. Create. Build.Amaze.Vex.
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major fixture in the classroom, it is also one of the leading platforms
for student robotics competitions worldwide.
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