Microbric Edison Robot User manual

What is an Edison Robot?
Edison is a coding toy for
children aged 4+ with adults
help
Can be programmed by using
pre-loaded barcodes that
activate functions like follow a
line or avoid obstacles
The barcodes tell Edison to run
the correct pre-set program
when the triangle "play" button is
pressed

Get to Know Edison Robot
To use your Edison, you’re going to need to know where all of the robot’s
sensors are and what the three buttons do. Have a look at the images below.

Record (round) button – Press 3
times to read a barcode
Stop (square) button - Press to
stop a program
Get to Know Edison Robot
Play (triangle) button - Press to
start a program

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Turning Edison on
Turn Edison on by sliding the power switch to the ‘on’ position. Push
the switch towards the ‘on’ symbol. Edison will make a chirping beep, and the
robot’s red LED lights will start flashing when the robot is powered on.
Getting Started
Scanning Barcodes
Put Edison in the outline on the activity barcode sheet. Press the record button
(the round button) three times. Edison will quickly drive forward and scan the
barcode.

Turning Edison off
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Explore with Edison
Place Edison safely on the floor and follow the "What to do with Edison"
directions on the activity barcode sheet.
Turn Edison off by sliding the power switch to the ‘off’ position. Push
the switch away from the ‘on’ symbol.