Casecore Games Explorer Case Operator's manual

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Explorer Case
User Instruction Manual
Casecore Games © 2021
www.casecoregames.com
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Important safety instructions
● Before using the product, read these instructions carefully. Keep this
document in a safe place for future reference.
● Only use this device in dry, clean and well ventilated places, minimum
clearances for ventilation are top: 30cm, rear: 10cm, sides 10 cm.
● Keep the device away from any heat sources, vibrations, direct sunlight
and water.
● Do not place any objects on top of the device, do not cover with cloths,
paper or other materials that may obstruct heat radiation.
● Always make sure the device is turned off when storing.
● Do not plug this device directly into the wall socket with USB cable, as it
may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to the unit and/or personal
injury.
● Do not use the device installed upside-down.
● Do not use force on switches, buttons, keypad or other elements.
● This device should not be used by children without supervision of adults.
● Only input voltage specified for this unit can be used. Using higher voltage
can be dangerous and may cause fire, damage the unit and/or personal
injury. Casecore will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from
the use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
● Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit without contacting Casecore
Games.
● The front panel of the unit should not be lifted without contacting Casecore
Games.
● Don’t leave the device on constant charging when storing.
● To charge up the batteries inside the device use a stable 5V DC power
supply.
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1. Intended use of the device
This device is designed as a game prop and should not be used in any other
way. It was made for order based on customer request and specifications.
1.1 Handle with care -The device was made as durable and robust as
possible but fragile electronic connections inside might be damaged on
serious impacts, therefore move it with care using two hands, avoid only using
the handle as you might hit something while carrying it.
1.2 Specifications of the unit
CAUTION! DO NOT PUT IN DOMESTIC WASTE.
This marking means that the product cannot be discarded with other wastes. To
prevent potential damage to the environment or health, used up the product
must be recycled. In accordance with applicable law, unfit electrical equipment
must be collected separately, at specially designated places for them to be
processed and re-processed, based on applicable environmental protection
standards.
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Model
Explorer Case
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
47cm x 35cm x 16.5cm
Weight
7 kg
Tilt Range
45°
Operating Temperature
0°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity
< 80%
Battery charge input power
5V DC / 1A

2.1 Prop panel elements
4
1
STOP button
8
Keypad section LED
2
Buttons section
9
LCD display
3
Light sensor hole
10
Keypad
4
Button section LED
11
Cables section LED
5
Power switch - key
12
Cables section
6
Timer display
13
Switches section
7
Last two mistake LEDs
14
Switches section LED

3.1 Gameplay mechanics
● Inside the case there are 5 separate elements to solve by the players.
● Each of them can be solved at any time, expect the STOP button that can
be pressed only after solving the previous 4 modules.
● When designing your game keep in mind that players will have to open a
physical padlock with the use of hints displayed after solving all 4
modules.
3.2 When the game starts?
● There are two options of starting the game:
○ Right after the power key is inserted and turned once.
○ When the lid of the case is opened.
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You can change the starting condition via the app.
If you chose to start a game when the lid is opened, a staff
member would need to insert the key, turn it once, remove the
key while keeping the lid semi closed (so no light can go into the
sensor hole). After that the case is “armed” and the game will
start when the lid is fully open again.
The key switch instead of regular on/off switch is important, so the players
can’t turn or restart the device during a game. If you leave the key to the
players, it is possible but unlikely they will figure out how to turn the device off
and on again.
3.3 When the game ends?
● The game will end after all the modules are solved and the STOP button
has been pressed, then the lights will flash green and victory text will be
displayed.
● Players will lose if they run out of total mistakes or when the time lost
penalty is greater than remaining game time.
Please remember that if you run a fun only game, you can set maximum
mistakes to 999 and no time lost on each mistake.
3.4 How to turn the device off?
To turn off the case, you have to insert the key and turn it twice within 2
seconds. This will shut down the battery power, then after turning it once again
after a while the game will start as described in 3.2.
3.5 Resetting the device
To reset the prop and make it ready for another game follow this steps:
1. Remove all jack cables.
2. Flip all the switches to OFF state.
3. Lock the STOP button lid with padlock.
4. Twist the red two stage button.
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3.6 Charging the battery
At the back of the case, there is a USB type B slot. Use the provided cable
along with a 5V DC charger to charge up the battery. There is no visible
indicator of battery power value. The batteries are protected by over discharge
and overcharge, but don’t leave the device on constant charging when storing.
4.1 Setting up the case for your needs - Bluetooth app
You can set up your case with an Android App available for download here or
on our website www.casecoregames.com
When installed this icon should appear in your main menu
To pair with your phone follow the below instructions:
1. Turn on the case
2. Turn on the bluetooth connection on your phone
3. Go to the bluetooth device list in your phone and look for devices
available to pair with.
4. After a while a Casecore device should appear, please note the
name of the device is usually HC-05 but on your phone it might be
different.
5. Click on the name to and enter password: “1234”.
6. If the devices are successfully paired, open the Casecore app.
In the app press “Select device” button:
From the list select the device you just paired with, should be named HC-05 or
similar. After that you can change every aspect of the case simply by selecting
the desired option and pressing the update button to send the command from
your phone to a case.
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All the changes will be active after power reset. Please note that when
powering off the case and turning it back on, you would need to connect the
app once again by selecting device from list (but you only need to pair the
device once with your phone).
4.2 Modules and options - Bluetooth app
1. Switch module
This element solution is about flipping the right switches from OFF to ON
state. If the players flip the wrong switch it will count as a mistake only once.
To solve all the switches has to be in the right orientation.
Flip the switches in any combination and press Update on the app to save a
new solution.
2. Jack module
This element solution is about connecting the right slots. Put the correct
cables in desired slots and press Update on the app. All 4 cables need to be
connected.
3. Buttons module
This element solution is about pressing all the correct buttons at the same
time with the red knob pressed down or released. When one of the correct
buttons is pressed and the red knob is in the correct state nothing will happen.
If any other button is pressed, it will be a mistake. The red knob will never
trigger a mistake.
Press or release the red knob, keep holding the desired buttons and press
Update on the app to save a new solution.
4. Keypad module
This element solution is about typing in the correct password. The password
can be 1-7 digits long. Pressing * will erase the code and # will confirm it.
Type in the new code and press Update on the app to confirm it.
Setting new time:
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- Minimal time limit is 1 minute, maximum is 60.
Setting new penalty:
- Number of mistakes can be from 1 to 999.
- Red leds on the panel indicate the last two remaining mistakes.
We hope that’s all you have to know, and the prop will serve you well
and your customers will like it. If at any time there is a problem with the
case, let us know right away and I’ll provide every support needed.
Thank you ;)
Emil
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