Gigo ROBOTICS GECKOBOT 7409 User manual

# 7409
ROBOTICS
176
PIECES
8+
AGES
7
MODELS

1
Table of Contents............................................................................................. 1
Kit Contents....................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information .......................................................................................... 3
MODELS
Geckobot .................................................................................................................. 4
How to operate the geckobot............................................................................15
Industrial robot arm .......................................................................................... 17
Suction tow truck ............................................................................................... 19
Suction gun ........................................................................................................... 21
Inch worm ............................................................................................................. 23
Smartphone holder ............................................................................................ 24
Ellipsograph ......................................................................................................... 25
TIP!
At the top of each model assembly page, you will find a red bar:
›››
It shows how difficult the model’s assembly will be:
easy medium hard
HOW DO SUCTION CUPS WORK
Suction cups are devices that use air pressure or
water pressure to stick to hard, smooth surfaces
where a partial vacuum can be created.
A suction cup has a cup-shaped surface made
of a flexible material, like silicone, rubber, or
plastic. When this cup is pressed against a hard
surface, the air inside the cup, between the cup
and the surface, gets pushed out. Air particles
get pushed out, creating a void, or vacuum,
inside the cup. The regular atmospheric air
outside the cup remains the same, containing
many more air particles per unit volume of
space than inside the cup. All these air particles
are constantly flying around through the air and
hiing things. Each one makes a tiny impact.
The sum of all these tiny impacts is air pressure.
There are a lot more air particles per
unit volume on the outside of the cup
than on the inside, so the air pressure is
a lot higher on the outside than on the
inside. This difference in air pressure is
what keeps the suction cup stuck to the
surface.
Over time, the material of the suction
cup returns to its original shape. The
forces pulling the suction cup back into
its original shape are ultimately
stronger than the air pressure keeping
the suction cup stuck to the surface.
When the suction cup returns to its
original shape, the low pressure inside
the cup is released, so the suction cup
will no longer stick to the surface.
TIP! The peg remover
In the box, you will find a little yellow tool called the peg remover.
1. End A of the peg remover makes it easy to remove pegs from the frames.
2. End B of the tool can be used for prying up and separating other parts. 1 2
A
B
Suction cup Air particles
Surface
Unstuck suction cup:
Pressing suction cup down:
Stuck suction cup:
Low pressure
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No. Description Qty. Item No.
B-short peg  WCY
C-long peg  WCO
C-axle connector  WAR
C-tube bolt  WGO
 C-tube bolt cap  WFO
C-axle  WHY
C-cam connector  WJR
C-two-in-one converter  WGTB
 C-long button fixer  WETY
 C-odxmm tube  WGD
 C- hole round rod  WCG
 C-bended rod  WVG
 C-bended rod  WVG
 C- hole dual rod  WSG
 C- hole rod  WKG
 C- hole prolate rod  WCG
 C- hole prolate rod  WCG
 C- hole round rod  WCG
 C- hole rod  WCG
 C-x frame  WTG
 C-mm axle II  WOD
No. Description Qty. Item No.
 C-mm axle II  WMD
 C-mm axle II  WQD
 C-t gear  WDS
 C-triangle connector  WBG
 C-buoy fixing  WKG
 C-mm tube A  W
 B-peg remover  WBY
 C-cap with hole  WFR
 C- hole crank  WHG
 C- hole crank  WHG
 C-pear cam  WGR
 C-drop cam  WGR
 C- hole ° connector  WIG
 C-suction pad  WE
 C-pneumatic valve with two outputs  WDG
 C-pneumatic valve with two outputs  WDG
 C-pneumatic pump  WCG
 C-pneumatic pump  WCG
 C- way motor  WA
 Geckobot eye stickers  R#
9 cm x 2 15 cm x 2 17 cm x 2 20 cm x 3 27 cm x 2
NOTE! Cutting the tube to length
You must cut the 200-cm tube into these lengths. The specific lengths needed for each
model are indicated in the assembly instructions for each model. You will have 4 cm of
tube left over after cutting. You can use the measuring guide on the right edge of this page.
You can also write the lengths on the tubes with a pen so they are easier to tell apart.
You will also need:
 x AAA batteries (.-volt, type
AAA/LR), scissors, ruler or
measuring tape, smooth flat
climbing surface (such as glass,
plastic, or smooth laminate),
small Phillips-head screwdriver,
a few sheets of paper, sheet of
thin plastic (such as a binder
cover), marker.
Checklist: Find – Inspect – Check off
What’s inside your experiment kit:
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27
20
17
15
9
Ruler
centimeters
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The geckobot and other models in this kit have many moving
parts. Please always be careful that fingers, hair, other body
parts, or delicate objects are not harmed by or pinched between
the moving parts (e.g., in the linkage of the suction gun). Handle
the models carefully.
If children are playing with the geckobot model on a mirror or
other glass surface that is affixed to a wall, the mirror or glass
surface could fall off the wall when the model is pulled off the
surface. Please make sure the model is used only on well-secured
surfaces.
If the geckobot model climbs out of the reach of children, they
might try to climb up to retrieve the model. Please make sure
children do not injure themselves trying to retrieve the model.
For any toy that is used with a window, like the geckobot model,
there is the potential risk that a child opens the window and falls
out the window. Please supervise children around windows.
Children should be supervised by an adult at all times when
playing with the geckobot model. We encourage parents and
adults to set up a safe playing environment for the geckobot
model.
Warning. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard
— small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Strangulation
hazard — long tubes may become wrapped around the neck.
Store the experiment material, particularly the battery-powered
motor, and assembled models out of the reach of small children.
Warning! Only for use by children aged 8 years and older.
Instructions for parents or other supervising adults are included
and have to be observed. Keep the packaging and instructions as
they contain important information.
Safety for Experiments with
Batteries
››› The wires are not to be inserted into socket-outlets. Never
perform experiments using household current! The high voltage
can be extremely dangerous or fatal!
››› Two AAA baeries (1.5-volt/LR03) are required, which could
not be included in the kit due to their limited shelf life.
››› The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. A short
circuit can cause the wires to overheat and the baeries to
explode.
››› Different types of baeries or new and used baeries are not
to be mixed.
››› Do not mix old and new baeries.
››› Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) baeries.
››› Baeries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Press
them gently into the baery compartment. Follow the
instructions on page 6. Always close the baery compartment
with the lid after installing baeries.
››› Non-rechargeable baeries are not to be recharged. They
could explode!
››› Rechargeable baeries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
››› Rechargeable baeries are to be removed from the toy before
being charged.
››› Exhausted baeries are to be removed from the toy.
››› Dispose of used baeries in accordance with environmental
provisions, not in the household trash.
››› Be sure not to bring baeries into contact with coins, keys, or
other metal objects.
››› Avoid deforming the baeries.
With all of the experiments that use baeries, have an adult
check the experiment or model before use to make sure it is
assembled properly. Always operate the motorized models
under adult supervision.
Note the safety information accompanying the individual
experiments or models.
After you are done experimenting, remove the baeries from the
baery compartments.
Notes on Disposal of
Electrical and Electronic
Components
None of the electrical or electronic components in this
kit should be disposed of in the regular household
trash when you have finished using them. Instead, they must be
delivered to a collection location for the recycling of electrical
and electronic devices. The symbol on the product, instructions
for use, or packaging will indicate this. The materials are
reusable in accordance with their designation. By reusing or
recycling used devices, you are making an important
contribution to the protection of the environment. Please consult
your local authorities for the appropriate disposal location.
Dear Parents and Adults,
Before starting the experiments, read through the instruction
manual together with your child and discuss the safety
information. Check to make sure the models have been
assembled correctly, and assist your child with the experiments.
The geckobot requires a very smooth surface like a glass window
or mirror. Please assist your child in finding a surface where he or
she can play with the geckobot safely. To avoid accidents, do not
let the geckobot walk out of reach.
We hope you and your child have a lot of fun with the
experiments!
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GECKOBOT
Body units: Steps through
Repeat steps 1 through
8 twice to build two
copies of this body unit.
TIP!
After you build the geckobot model,
make sure you read and follow all of the
instructions for operating the geckobot
on pages 15-16.
Parts Needed
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14 15 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26
28
27
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36 37 38 40 4139
10x
8x 4x 1x 4x 4x
1x 4x 4x 18x 3 x 1x 1 x
1x 4x 4x 4x 2x 2x 4x
4x
1x 1x 2x 2x 1x 1x
10x 10x 4x 12x 4 x 6x 1x 2x 5x 7x 5x 5x
4x 4x
Actual size 6 cm
Side view
3
1
1
8
2
4
5
6
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1
Model
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1
1
2
3
6
6
10
10
11
14
14
16
20
20
22
22
24
24
24
24
x 2

5
x 2
Legs: Steps through
Repeat steps 9
through 15 twice
to aach two legs
to each body unit.
Assemble
two feet.
TIP! When one of the suction cups is stuck to a
surface and you want to release it, pull one of
the small yellow tabs on the suction cup,
rather than trying to pull the whole model.
Actual size 7 cm
11
15
7
8
9
9
10
Geckobot 1
Model
Pull Up
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16
4
5
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17
19
23
24
24
24
24
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35
5
5
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6
Note the orientation of the feet. One
is in front and the other is in back.
Top view
Top view
Side view
13
12
14
15
Geckobot
1
Model
4
5
5
5
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Motor
The geckobot’s walking direction is dictated
by the motor. It is important to install the
motor unit in the correct orientation in the
model. The baery compartment cover
should be facing the tail of the geckobot.
The power switch is closer to the head.
How to install and remove the baeries:
Install the baeries by removing the cover,
inserting the baeries in the correct polarity
direction as indicated by the markings on
the motor unit, and closing the cover again.
You will need a small Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove and replace the
screw holding the cover in place.
Turn on the power and try to get the orange
motor disk oriented as close to the “zero
point” as possible, as shown in the diagram.
This will make assembling the model much
easier later.
DID YOU KNOW ?
Geckos are reptiles that can easily climb on
smooth walls without falling off. The secret of
the gecko’s foot lies in its nanostructure. The
gecko’s foot is divided into “setae,” or tiny hairs
in the micrometer range, which
are in turn covered with tiny
“spatulae,” which are a kind of
platelet just a few nanometers
in size. These tiny structures
enable the gecko to grip the
nanoscopic nooks and crannies
in seemingly smooth walls.
Geckos have 6.5 x 106setae —
each one supports a lile bit of
the gecko’s weight.
Your geckobot uses suction
cups instead of setae to hold
itself up.
On/Off Switch
Head
Head
Head
Tail
Tail
Baery
compartment
cover
Zero
point
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Geckobot 1
Model
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8
Note the orientation
of the feet.
TIP! At this point, you
should make sure that the
geckobot’s legs can rotate
through a complete
rotation. Make sure that the
axles that aach the legs
to the body are not sticking
out too far and blocking the
rotation of the legs.
Actual size 6 cm
Top view
21
17
18
19
20
Geckobot
1
Model
X2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
11
15
22
24
33
38
39

9
Aligning the legs
for smooth walking
Follow the diagram below to
correctly orient the legs with
each other and the red cams on
each side. The legs and cams
have to be aligned or else the
geckobot will not walk or stick to
the surfaces. To adjust the legs,
remove the 20T gear, turn the
legs into place, and replace the
20T gear to lock them in place.
1
2
3
Note the orientation
of the feet.
Press the pump down
before assembling.
Remove the 20T gear to
easily rotate the legs.
Left side
Head Head
Head Head
Head Head
Right side
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22
24
Geckobot 1
Model
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