Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Deluxe Base Station User manual

BASE STATION
SIMPLE CIRCUITS BIG IMAGINATION
MISSION GUIDE
EI-4202
6+

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You made it to Mars! Your assignment is to construct a Base Station, which will serve as our
central command post. The site is equipped with supplies to build the things you will need.
Your team will explore the far reaches of the planet, search for signs of life, and conduct vital
experiments. Be sure to radio your ndings back to Mission Control on Earth. Follow these
instructions to build two specialized rovers, a Command Center, Communication Tower, and
Commissary where you can eat.
We are relying on your engineering skills to create closed circuits and propel our
mission forward!
Good Luck!

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Parts Checklist
1x
P1 2x C8
2x
4x
1x
1x
7x
N7
3x
P2
2x
N1
A13
B1
1x
A7
1x
L4 A9
STICKERS
2x
L3 1x
A11
A12

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2x 2x
3x
3x 3x 2x6x
3x
12x
4x 6x
1x
1x
1x
1x
N8 M2
W1
A2 A5 A6A4
F1
T1A14 A10
A8
V1
M1
V2

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Conductive Parts
These parts are where
energy is stored.
Power Source EffectConductor
The various lights and motors in this
set are powered by the energy.
These parts extend your builds
and allow power to ow from
the battery to the effect.
Read all instructions before using your Circuit Explorer™set and keep this guide for reference.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD – Never touch the circuit connectors to outlets or anything else electrical in your home. Circuit components are
only intended for use with other Circuit Explorer products, as described in this guide.
Attention Adults:
• Seek medical attention immediately if
batteries or parts are swallowed. Have
physician call the NATIONAL BATTERY
INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and
follow-up: [phone] collect
day or night.
• Do not use components in or near water.
• Do not put any components in mouth,
eyes, or nose.
• Keep battery pack and other components
away from AC power plugs and outlets
• Remove worn, dead, or corroded batteries
immediately and discard properly.
• Please read all instructions and help your
child follow each mission’s steps and
safety procedures.

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Building a Circuit
Line up the power source with a conductor and the effect. When connected, these are ready to become a closed circuit.
After the parts are connected, press the power button.
The depressed button closes the loop, allowing the energy to ow. This is a closed circuit!
Line up the conductive symbols to make a complete loop.

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3X AAA3X AAA
3X AAA
P2P1
A7
12
2
1
1
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Battery Installation
and Instructions
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
battery door screws.
2. Battery packs require three AAA batteries
each, not included.
3. Batteries must be inserted with the
correct polarity.
4. Do not mix old and new batteries.
5. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
6. Do not mix different types of batteries:
alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or
rechargeable batteries.
7. Only use batteries of the same or
equivalent type.
8. Remove exhausted batteries from the units.
9. Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
10. Only charge rechargeable batteries under
adult supervision.
11. Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy
before charging.
12. This toy is not to be connected to more than
the recommended number of power supplies.
To prevent corrosion and possible damage to the
product, it is recommended to remove the batteries
from the units if they will not be used for more than
two weeks.

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1 2 1 2
Astronaut Robot

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10
Explorer Rover X
21

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3
X 4

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54
S2
S1
6X
S3

13
6 7

14
1
Transport Rover
21

15
3

16
5
S2
S2
S1
S1
4

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76
S3
2X

18
1
Comms Tower
2

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3 4

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1
Commissary
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