Power Pong Delta User manual

Power Pong
Table Tennis Robot
User Manual
John Schmidt
Revision 1.0

Power Pong User Manual
IMPORTANT: This User Manual has been developed exclusively for the Power Pong Delta table
tennis robot. Copying this manual or any portion of it, without explicit permission in writing from
Power Pong, is strictly prohibited.
Caution:
•Please read this User Manual carefully before operating the Beta robot.
•Only utilize 110/220 VAC power based on the ordered product and configuration.
•The Ball Throwing Wheels rotate at high speed. Avoid touching during operation.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started with the Delta Robot
1.1 Congratulations................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Delta Table Tennis Robot Features .................................................................. 1
1.3 Included Parts ................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Terminology Used in this Manual .................................................................... 4
1.5 Power Pong Service / Support ......................................................................... 4
Section 2: Setup of the Delta Robot
2.1 Unfolding the Robot Collection Net ................................................................. 5
2.2 Positioning the Support Legs ............................................................................ 5
2.3 Rotating/Raising the Throwing Head into Play Position .................................. 5
2.4 Connecting the Throwing Head Communication Cable ................................... 8
2.5 Fully Opening the Collection Net ..................................................................... 8
2.6 Mounting the Robot on the Table .................................................................... 9
2.7 Adjusting the Support Legs (Rubber Tips) ....................................................... 9
2.8 Securing the Side Nets .................................................................................... 10
2.9 Connecting the Control Panel Cable .............................................................. 10
2.10 Mounting the Control Panel ........................................................................... 11
2.11 Connecting the Delta Robot to the Power Source ......................................... 11
2.12 Load the Delta Robot with Table Tennis Balls ................................................ 12
2.13 Congratulations –Setup is Complete ............................................................. 12
Section 3: Delta Control Panel
3.1 Control Panel Description............................................................................... 13
3.2 Controls Affecting the Single Thrown Ball ..................................................... 13
3.2.1 Ball Select Buttons / LEDs .................................................................. 13
3.2.2 1S and 2-S Buttons ............................................................................ 13
3.2.3 PLACE Buttons / LED Display ............................................................. 14
3.2.4 TRAJECTORY Buttons / LED Display ................................................... 15
3.2.5 SIDE-SPIN Buttons / LED Display ........................................................ 15
3.2.6 SPIN Buttons / LED Display ................................................................ 16
3.2.7 SPEED Buttons / LED Display ............................................................. 16
3.2.8 BALL/MIN (%) Buttons / LED Display ................................................. 17
3.3 Controls Affecting All Thrown Balls ................................................................ 18
3.3.1 Ball/min Rotary Dial .......................................................................... 18
3.3.2 TYPE Button / LEDs............................................................................. 18
3.3.3 PLACE Button / LEDs .......................................................................... 19
3.3.4 CYCLE Button / LEDs .......................................................................... 20
3.4 Memory Control Buttons / LEDs..................................................................... 20
3.4.1 Memory LED Display ......................................................................... 20
3.4.2 Memory Location Increment Button ................................................ 21
3.4.3 Memory Location Decrement Button ............................................... 21

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3.4.4 Clear Button ....................................................................................... 22
3.4.5 Save Button ....................................................................................... 22
3.4.6 Mem.t Button .................................................................................... 22
3.5 Drill Controls .................................................................................................. 22
3.5.1 Sample Button ................................................................................... 22
3.5.2 Start –Stop Button ............................................................................ 22
3.5.3 Quit Button ........................................................................................ 23
3.6 Resetting the Delta Robot .............................................................................. 23
Section 4: Operation of the Delta Robot
4.1 Tips for Best Operation and Longevity ........................................................... 24
4.2 Starting the Delta Robot ................................................................................. 24
4.2.1 Checking and Adjusting Right/Left Ball Placement ........................... 24
4.2.2 Checking Ball Placement (Depth) ...................................................... 26
4.3 Instant Play / Non-Memory Mode.................................................................. 26
4.3.1 Instant Play / Non-Memory Mode Practice Ideas with One Ball ...... 26
4.4 Delta Robot Drills / Base Memory Mode ....................................................... 27
4.4.1 Pre-Configured Drills ......................................................................... 27
4.4.2 Selecting / Starting a Drill .................................................................. 28
4.4.3 Creating a New Drill ........................................................................... 29
4.4.4 Saving a Drill....................................................................................... 30
4.4.5 Modifying an Existing Drill ................................................................. 30
4.4.6 Clearing a Drill ................................................................................... 30
4.5 Delta Robot Clusters ....................................................................................... 31
4.5.1 Adding Drills to a Cluster ................................................................... 31
4.5.2 Removing a Drill from a Cluster ........................................................ 32
4.5.3 Removing a Cluster ............................................................................ 33
4.5.4 Playing a Cluster ................................................................................ 33
4.5.5 Using Random Features with Clusters .............................................. 34
4.5.6 Editing Drills While Playing a Cluster ................................................. 34
4.6 Using the Remote-Control FOB ...................................................................... 34
4.7 Preparing for Transport and/or Storage......................................................... 34
Section 5: Maintenance and Repair
5.1 General Cleaning of the Delta Robot ............................................................. 37
5.2 Deflector Assembly / Deflector Strip Cleaning and Replacement ................. 37
5.2.1 Deflector Assembly / Deflector Strip Cleaning .................................. 37
5.2.2 Deflector Strip Replacement.............................................................. 38
5.3 Throwing Wheel Maintenance ...................................................................... 40
5.3.1 Checking / Adjusting Wheel Clearance ............................................. 40
5.3.2 Adjusting Throwing Wheel Clearance................................................ 40
5.3.3 Lower Wheel Removal / Replacement .............................................. 41
5.3.4 Upper Wheels Removal / Replacement ............................................ 42
5.4 Robot Base Assembly / Lower Ball Feed Path Cleaning ................................. 43
5.5 Calibration ...................................................................................................... 44

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5.5.1 Checking Calibration .......................................................................... 44
5.5.2 Performing Calibration ...................................................................... 45
5.6 Replacing the Battery in Remote-Control FOB .............................................. 46
5.7 Replacing the Main Circuit Board ................................................................... 47
5.8 Pairing a New Remote-Control FOB ............................................................... 49
5.9 Restoring Factory Supplied Drills ................................................................... 49
5.10 Typical Replacement Parts ............................................................................. 49
Section 6: Troubleshooting
6.1 Ball Jams ......................................................................................................... 50
6.2 General Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 51
Technical Data / Warranty Information ............................................................................... 52

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Section 1: Getting Started with Delta Robot Back to Table Of Contents
1.1 Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Power Pong Delta Table Tennis robot, the “best in its
class”, outstanding product, and top performing robot. The Delta robot is ideal for every type
of player and every level of play. With proper care and treatment this robot will give you years
of quality practice time!
1.2 Delta Table Tennis Robot Features
Below are some of the features of the Power Pong Delta robot:
•Compact, solid, functional constructed robot with integrated ball collection net –allows
continuous practice without having to stop to collect balls
•Lightweight and easily transportable. The robot with included accessories weighs less than
20 lbs.
•State-of-the-art 3-wheel ball delivery technology utilizing rigid sponge wheels designed for
long durability
•User-friendly, easy to understand Control Panel
•Ball delivery options include a variety of spin types, trajectory, and placement –all
adjustable through the Control Panel
•Comes with 40 pre-configured Drills with different spin, speed, trajectory, and placement
•Additional 60 memory locations for your own customized Drills
•Random features include natural scattering of shots with random placement and random
sequencing of Ball types
•Cluster feature allowing for up to 32 Drills to be grouped and played together
•Configurable option for more natural timing of thrown balls during Drills, on a ball by ball
basis
•Adjustable height of ball delivery to simulate anything from low serves to high lobs
•Remote-Control FOB included allows starting/stopping and changing the throwing rate.
•Includes Power Pong carry bag
The Power Pong Delta tennis table robot is covered by a full 3-year Manufacturer’s warranty
and a 5-year guarantee of parts and service availability. See full warranty information at the
end of this User Manual.

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1.3 Included Parts
Robot with Net Assembly
Power Supply (Input: 100-240V,
Output: 24V DC, 3A) with cable
Control Panel
Power Pong Carry Bag

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Control Panel Cable
Control Panel Mounting Bracket
100 Power Pong Table Tennis balls
Remote-Control FOB
Adjustment Gauge/Tool

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Other miscellaneous parts:
2mm and 4mm Hex wrenches
Velcro strips
Flexible white replacement deflector strip
Non-Flexible, rigid white replacement deflector strip
Spare rubber bands (2)
1.4 Terminology Used in this Manual
Following is a list of terms that are used throughout this User Manual along with brief
definitions.
Attributes –the individual settings applied to a ball
Ball Throw –the action of the Delta robot throwing a ball to a location on the table
Ball Throw Type - 4 primary controls affect Ball Type: Top Spin/Back Spin, Speed, Sidespin, and
Trajectory
Bal Feed Tube –the path the balls follow from the base of the robot up to the throwing head.
Basic Ball - the ball that is thrown when the Control Panel is first powered on and no
adjustments have been made. This ball will have no spin with medium speed and height.
Cluster –group of Drills that can be played together
Current/Active Ball - the ball that is currently selected as indicated by its flashing Ball LED.
Drill - a configurable sequence of between 2 and 8 balls of varying attributes, that upon
starting, repeats until stopped
Elevation Rings —Rings painted onto the Ball Feed Tube, which are used to adjust the ball
throwing height.
Existing Drill –a Drill that is currently stored in a Memory Location of the Delta robot
Placement - the location on the table where a ball lands
Rotary Dial –a dial that can be rotated to change operation of the robot
Short Button Press –a short button press is approximately 1 second or less
Long Button Press –a long press is approximately 2 seconds or more
Throwing Head Assembly –the portion of the robot that contains the 3 motors/wheels for
throwing the balls
1.5 Power Pong Service / Support
For assistance or service of your Power Pong Delta Table Tennis robot, please email Power Pong
support at [email protected]
Please provide the following information:
1. Your full name.
2. Your phone number
3. The Model of your table tennis robot (i.e. Alpha, Beta, Delta, Omega)
4. A full description of the issue you’re having with the robot.
You may also call Power Pong Support at: 714-280-6821.
We look forward to helping you! A Power Pong service representative will respond to you
promptly.

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Section 2: Setup of the Delta Robot Back to Table Of Contents
2.1 Unfolding the Robot Collection Net
1. Place the robot on top of your table tennis table. (Photo 2-1)
2. Carefully fold apart both sides of the net at the same time until the first stop. The net bars
will be horizontal at this point as shown. (Photo 2-2).
2.2 Positioning the Support Legs
1. Swing the curved tubular Support Legs outward toward the front of the robot into position
(Photo 2-3), approximately 6-8 inches apart.
2.3 Rotating/Raising the Throwing Head into Play Position
The flexibility of being able to adjust the throwing height of the Delta robot allows for a very
realistic match experience. By adjusting the height (from one of four different positions)
together with the ball trajectory settings, you can have the robot throw you any type of ball
from a low fast serve to a high lob.
Photo 2-1
Photo 2-3
Photo 2-2