LITTLE TINKERER Mangobot MC1001 User manual

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Product Name：Mangobot Coding Set Model
Name：MC1001
Product name: Coding Processor
Name: MC1002

What is coding? What is computational thinking?
Coding is to tell a computer what you want it to do in a
way that a computer understands. There are many
languages a computer could understand, but the way
of thinking for writing commands in those languages is
similar. It is called computational thinking (CT). CT
involves putting actions together in a certain
sequence, recognizing similarities and dissimilarities,
abstract thinking etc. For a programmer, writing the
codes is not the most difficult part, coming up with the
algorithm is.The latter builds on a foundation of good
computational thinking.
What is coding?
What is computational thinking?
Mangobot helps children with many areas of early learning:
• Motor skills
• Creativity
• Socio-emotional development
• Language skills
• Logical skills
• Math skills
• Reasoning skills
• Problem-solving skills
and more…
What can Mangobot teach?
Parents and Educators:
Welcome to
the magic world of coding!

Thank you for taking the interest in teaching your child
computational thinking. Here is how you could best help:
• Play together with them.
• Do not tell them right or wrong. Encourage them to
discover errors by watching Mangobot act.
• Learn together with them.
How can you help?
• 35 Animal and Plant Cards
• 18 Core Blocks
• 1 Coding Processor
• 1 Map
• 1 Mangobot
• 1 Coding Guidebook
Mangobot Core Coding Kit
• 35 Animal and Plant Cards
• 18 Core Blocks
• 9 Conditional Logic Blocks
• 7 Function Blocks
• 1 Coding Processor
• 1 Map
• 1 Mangobot
•1 Coding Guidebook
Mangobot Complete Coding Kit
Pieces Included

The Core Set includes the following
coding blocks.
Coding Blocks
A “ FORWARD”block makes
Mangobot move forward one
square on the map.
A “ BACK”block makes
Mangobot move back one
square on the map.
A “ TURN RIGHT” block makes
Mangobot turn right 90
degrees.
A “ TURN BACK” block makes
Mangobot turn 180 degrees.
A “ HAPPY” block makes
Mangobot express a HAPPY
emotion.
A “ SAD” block makes
Mangobot express a SAD
emotion.
An “ANGRY” block makes
Mangobot express an ANGRY
emotion.
A “ PLAY REC” block makes
Mangobot play the last
recording.
A “ REPEAT 2X{”block paired
with a “}”block makes
Mangobot repeat twice the
commands in between.
A “ SCARED” block makes
Mangobot express a SCARED
emotion.
A “ TURN LEFT”block
makes Mangobot turn left
90 degrees.
The end of a loop, used with a
block that includes a “{”

An “}ELSE{” block is used in a
conditional loop to tell
Mangobot what to do when
the condition is not met.
For example:
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The program above makes
Mangobot move forward one
square if it has detected a
sound at the beginning of the
loop, and otherwise turn left
The Complete Set also includes the following blocks
besides all the blocks Above.
A “ REPEAT 3X{”block paired
with a “}”block makes
Mangobot repeat three times
the commands in between.
A “ WAIT UNTIL” block makes
Mangobot wait until it
receives the input specified by
the following block, before
continuing with the rest of the
program.
A “ SOUND DETECTED” block
is an input block that usually
follows “WAIT UNTIL” or
“IF{”.
A “ FUNCTION” block can be
defined as a sequence of
commands. After it is defined,
it can be used in a new
program where it represents
the sequence of commands.
An “=” block is used after the
function block and before the
sequence of commands, to
define the function block.
A “ FOREVER{” block paired
with “}”makes Mangobot
repeat the commands in
between forever.
An “IF{“ block paired with a
“}” marks a conditional loop.
For example:
The program above makes
Mangobot move forward one
square if it has detected a
sound (at the beginning of the
loop), and if not, then not do
anything (remain still).

Switching On and Off
Press the “Power” button once and Mangobot will be
powered on.
Press and hold the “Power” button for 5 seconds and
Mangobot will be switched off.
Press the “Run” button on the Processor and the
Processor will be switched on. The light will be flashing
in white and red alternatively.
Press and hold the “Stop” button for 5 seconds on the
Processor and the Processor will be switched off.
If either Mangobot or the Processor stands idle for
longer than 10 minutes, it will be automatically switched
off to save power.
Recording
Power
Charging Port
Run
Stop
Mangobot
Coding
Processor
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Bluetooth Pairing
Mangobot and Coding Processor will pair automatically by
Bluetooth once both are turned on. The light on the Processor will
flash in white once the pairing is successful.
When you want to use your Processor to control another Mango-
bot than the one included in the package,, you need to pair them
manually. Press the “Pairing” button on both Processor and
Mangobot, both indicator lights flash in green when they are
pairing. The lights go off when the pairing is successful.
Pairing Button
Mangobot
Coding
Processor
Pairing Button
Running Mangobot!
The Coding Blocks flash in white alternatively when they are
connected to the Coding Processor and with each other.
Once you have the block sequence ready, press the “run” button
on the Coding Processor to run Mangobot.
The block being executed lights in white, while others remain dim.
If there is a bug in your program, the problematic block will light
in red, after you run the program.
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If Mangobot/Coding Processor cannot power-on:
• Please check whether it has too low battery power. If so,
replace the batteries or recharge it.
If Mangobot cannot pair with Coding Processor:
• Please check if they are placed too far apart.
• Manually pair them by pressing the pairing buttons on both
Mangobot and Processor. See the previous Bluetooth Pairing
instructions.
If Mangobot cannot be controlled by Coding Processor:
• Please make sure that both Mangobot and Processor are
powered on.
• Please make sure the blocks are sequenced correctly, i.e. there
is no bug in your program.
• Please restart Mangobot and Coding Processor and try again.
If your Mangobot does not run normally,
these are things to check:
Mangobot running abnormally?
Please read these instructions before using.
Charging and Battery Care
If Mangobot displays four empty squares , it indicates
low battery power. Please recharge.
The Coding Processor is powered by 2x1.5V AA batter-
ies. Batteries should be installed or replaced by an
adult. Please make sure that the Processor is powered
off when replacing or installing the batteries.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement
This device complies with FCC part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not approved by Beijing Little Tinkerer Co. Ltd. could void your authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device meets the FCC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments.
Product name: Coding processor FCC ID: 2AQUSMC1002
Product name: Mangobot coding set, FCC ID: 2AQUSMC1001
Industry Canada (IC) statement
This device meets the IC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments. IC Notice to Users in accordance
with the current RSS GEN: This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom-
ettre le fonctionne-ment.
Safety Precaution and Maintenance Tips
• Be sure to insert batteries correctly(with adult supervision)
and always follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
• DO NOT mix new and used batteries.
• DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
• DO NOT disassemble Mangobot, Coding Processor or
Coding Blocks.
• Insert battery with the correct polarity. Positive (+) and
Negative(-) ends must be inserted in the correct directions
as indicated inside the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries if product will be stored for an extended
period of time.
• Store at room temperature and a dry environment. Avoid
sunlight, fire and water.
• To clean, wipe the surface of the unit with a dry cloth.
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