Thames & Kosmos SUPERSPHERE User manual

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› › › SAFETY INFORMATION
Notes on Disposal of Electrical
and Electronic Components
The electronic components of this product are recyclable. For the
sake of the environment, do not throw them into the household
trash at the end of their lifespan. They must be delivered to a
collection location for electronic waste, as indicated by the
following symbol:
Please contact your local authorities for the appropriate
disposal location.
Dear Parents,
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.
We hope you and your child have lots of fun!
FCC Part 15 Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s 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.
FCC RF Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device
and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC RF
exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal
and that positions the device a minimum of 5 mm from the body. Use of
other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Thames & Kosmos hereby declares that the radio communication unit “Robotics
Smart Machines” Bluetooth battery box module, model number 7452-W85-A-US,
conforms to Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU conformity
declaration is available at the following Internet address:
http://thamesandkosmos.com/rsmsupersphere/declaration.pdf
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Safety Information
WARNING. Only for use by children aged 8 years and older, due to
accessible electronic components. Instructions for parents or other
supervising adults are included and have to be observed. Keep
packaging and instructions as they contain important information.
WARNING. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard
— small parts may be swallowed or inhaled.
Store the experiment material and assembled models out of the
reach of small children.
Safety for Experiments with
Batteries
››› To operate the models, you will need 3 AA baeries (1.5-volt,
type AA/LR6) or 3 AA rechargeable baeries (1.2-volt, type AA,
HR6/KR6), 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. See page 2.
››› Always close baery compartments with the lid.
››› 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.
As all of the experiments use baeries, have an adult check the
experiments or models before use to make sure they are assembled
properly. Always operate the motorized models under adult
supervision.
After you are done experimenting, remove the baeries from the
baery compartments. Note the safety information accompanying
the individual experiments or models!

› › › KIT CONTENTS
What’s inside your experiment kit:
Checklist: Find – Inspect – Check off
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No. Description Qty. Item No.
1 11-hole rod, gray 3 7413-W10-P1SK
2 9-hole cross rod, black 4 7407-W10-C2D
39-hole rod, black 2 7407-W10-C1D
47-hole wide rounded rod, black 6 7404-W10-C2D
5 5-hole flat rounded rod, gray 2 7443-W10-C1S
65-hole flat rounded rod for axle 2 7443-W10-C2B
7 5-hole rod, gray 4 7413-W10-K2SK
85-hole dual rod, black 47413-W10-W1D
9 5-hole dual rod, gray 4 7413-W10-X1SK
10 3-hole dual rod, black 3 7413-W10-Y1D
11 3-hole cross rod, gray 8 7026-W10-X1S3
12 3-hole wide rounded rod, black 6 7404-W10-C1D
13 Curved rod, orange 47061-W10-V1O
14 3-hole dual rounded rod with pegs 17404-W10-B1B
15 Rod connector, orange 27026-W10-L2O
16 Medium gear for axle, blue 1 7408-W10-D1B
17 Medium gear with hole, gray 5 7408-W10-D2S
18 Small gear, gray 6 7026-W10-D2S
19 30-mm axle, black 6 7413-W10-N1D
20 35-mm axle, gray 1 7413-W10-O1SK
21 35-mm axle, black 2 7413-W10-O1D
No. Description Qty. Item No.
22 60-mm axle, black 2 7413-W10-M1D
23 70-mm axle, black 2 7061-W10-Q1D
24 150-mm axle, black 1 7026-W10-P1D
25 Short anchor pin, black 20 7344-W10-C2D
26 Long anchor pin, gray 10 7061-W10-C1S
27 Connector pin, pink 11 1187-W10-E1K
28 Joint pin, blue 10 7413-W10-T1B
29 Long joint pin, gray 4 7413-W10-U1S
30 Shaft plug, orange 1 7026-W10-H1O
31 Washer 2R12#3620
32 Large body plate, blue 2 7446-W10-A1B
33 Motor and gearbox 2 7447-W85-C1
34 Anchor pin lever 1 7061-W10-B1Y
35 Triangular shell piece, yellow 18 7452-W10-A1Y
36 Pentagonal shell piece, gray 10 7452-W10-B1SK
37 Pentagonal shell piece, blue 2 7452-W10-B1B
38 Weight housing, gray 2 7452-W10-C1SK
39 Bluetooth battery box module 1 7452-W85-A-US
40 Sound sensor 1 7452-W85-B
41 Triangular shell piece, blue with eye 2 7452-W22-1
42 Metal weight 2 M10#7452
620384 -02-190620
You will also need:
•3 AA batteries (1.5-volt, type AA/LR6) or 3 AA
rechargeable batteries (1.2-volt, type AA, HR6/KR6)
and a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android
(see page 7 for app information)
GOOD TO KNOW! If you are missing any
parts, please contact Thames & Kosmos
customer service.
US: [e-mail]
UK: [e-mail]
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Robotics: Smart Machines - Super Sphere

› › › TIPS AND TRICKS
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Read these tips for assembling and using the
models before starting.
A. Connecting the shell pieces
The spherical shell of the Super Sphere is made of 32
interlocking triangular and pentagonal pieces. They connect
at their edges, forming flexible joints. Each joint has a bump
and a groove. Slide the bump into the groove to snap the
pieces together. The shell pieces are very strong when
assembled correctly. However, if you push on it in the wrong
way, it might come apart. When puing it together, hold both
sides and use your fingers to connect the joints one at a time.
B. The anchor pin lever
This kit includes a lile yellow tool called the anchor pin
lever. End A of the anchor pin lever makes it easy to remove
anchor pins from the frames. You can use the wide end to
separate other parts, like the shell pieces.
C. Anchor pins and other connectors
Take a careful look at the different assembly components.
Anchor pins, joint pins, and shaft plugs may all look prey
similar at first glance. When you assemble the models, it’s
important to use the right connectors. The black anchor pins
are shorter than the gray ones.
D. Axles
The building system contains axles (also called shafts) of
various lengths. When assembling the model, always be sure
that you’re using the right one.
E. Connecting rods
Use the anchor pins to connect frames and rods. Pay close
aention to the instructions showing exactly which holes
should be used in a particular step. The red and blue lines in
the assembly diagrams show which holes to use.
F. Gear wheels
The models will often have multiple gear wheels installed in
a row. In order for the models to work well, these gears will
have to mesh well. Otherwise, the force from one gear wheel
won’t be properly transferred to the next.
G. Inserting and replacing the baeries
Before building any models, insert the baeries into the
baery compartment in the Bluetooth baery box. Slide the
transparent cover open. Insert (or replace) the baeries
according to the indicated plus-minus polarity markings.
Close the compartment by sliding the cover back on.
H. Inserting the motor wires into the Bluetooth baery box
The plugs on the motor wires are reversible. By flipping them
180 degrees, you will change the direction the motor turns. In
order for the models to move in sync with the remote controls
in the app, you must insert the plugs correctly. Follow the
specific plug orientations in the assembly steps for each
model. Note the small indented line on one side of the plug to
help you insert the motors correctly.
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A
B
E
G
H
C D
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Each joint has bump and groove.
It is easier to slide the bump via groove
while assemble.
bump
groove
The baery box is placed differently in each model. For some models, it is
not easy to install baeries after finishing the model assembly.
We suggest installing the baeries before assembling the model.
The baery box is placed differently in each model. For some models, it is
not easy to install baeries after finishing the model assembly.
We suggest installing the baeries before assembling the model.
Indented line
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motor Amotor B
Tip-5-B
motor Amotor B
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› › › TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
Safety Information ............................................. Inside front cover
Kit Contents......................................................................................... 
Tips and Tricks ................................................................................... 
Table of Contents............................................................................... 
Robots on the Move!
Geing Started ................................................................................... 
Background Technical Information ............................................... 
App Information
App Setup and Bluetooth Connection Information .................... 
Remote Control Mode........................................................................ 
Programming Mode .......................................................................... 
The Models:
Super Sphere.......................................................................................... 14
Driving Tips for the Super Sphere.....................................................22
Programming the Super Sphere........................................................24
Jumbo-Wheel Bot .................................................................................25
Programming the Jumbo-Wheel Bot ...............................................28
Bigfoot Bot...............................................................................................29
Programming the Bigfoot Bot............................................................34
Penguin Bot .............................................................................................35
Programming the Penguin Bot..........................................................41
Dancing Bot.............................................................................................42
Programming the Dancing Bot..........................................................46
Horseshoe Crab Bot ..............................................................................47
Programming the Horseshoe Crab Bot ...........................................53
Cornhole Bot...........................................................................................54
Programming the Cornhole Bot........................................................58
Geometric Shapes Lesson ...................................................................59
Solutions for Geometric Shapes Lesson ........................................60
Publisher’s Information ......................................Inside back cover
TIP!
Above each set of assembly
instructions, you will find a red bar:
››› It shows you the difficulty level for
the model’s assembly:
easy medium hard
Robotics: Smart Machines - Super Sphere

4
Robots on the Move!
Robots are mechanical agents controlled by computer programs. They can be
programmed to perform all sorts of tasks and movements. Robots can assemble
cars, play soccer, vacuum floors, deliver packages, map terrain, climb mountains,
entertain people, cook dinner — the list goes on and on. With this kit, you can build
robots that move in fascinating ways, including a spherical robot that can roll in
any direction. The kit also includes a sound sensor so you can program your robots
to react to sounds. With the app, you can program the robots’ motors to behave in
different ways depending on the data coming from the sound sensor.

5
GETTING STARTED
There are four primary types of functional components in this kit
that enable the robots to work:
A. The Bluetooth baery box connects to the app on your tablet or
smartphone via a wireless Bluetooth connection. It provides
power to the motors and receives input from the sound sensor
via wires.
B. The motor units connect to axles and motor shafts to turn gears
and wheels, activating your models. They are powered by the
baery box.
C. The sound sensor — like an ear — has a membrane inside it that
allows it to convert vibrations in the air (sound) into electrical
signals. Specifically, it is an omni-directional electret condenser
microphone. It is calibrated to receive a specific intensity
(loudness) of sound. When it detects sound in this range (hands
clapping), it triggers the programmed action.
D. The app is the “brain” of your robotic models. It uses the input
from the sound sensor and the program instructions to control
the models.
These four elements, in combination with all the mechanical parts
— rods, gears, axles, shell pieces, and so on — allow you to build
and program mechanical robots that can perform different actions
based on the number of high-decibel (loud) sounds that the sound
sensor detects when a program is running.
A
B
C
D
Super Sphere
Geing started with the Super Sphere:
We suggest you read and follow the instructions in this
manual in order. But here is an overview of the
instructions for building and using the Super Sphere to get
you oriented:
1. Download the app following the instructions on
page 7.
2. Follow the assembly instructions on page 14 to build
the first model, the Super Sphere. Make sure you have
inserted the baeries into the Bluetooth baery box
correctly according to the instructions on page 2.
3. Shake the model until the blue light on the Bluetooth
baery box turns on, indicating that the module is on.
The module automatically turns off after about a
minute of inactivity to save baery power. You simply
have to jiggle the model when you want to turn it on
again. It’s a movement-activated on-off switch!
4. Now you can connect the tablet or smartphone to the
model via the free app. Follow the instructions at the
boom of page 7.
5. To drive the Super Sphere in remote control mode,
follow the instructions on page 8 and the driving tips on
pages 22–23.
6. To run a program on the Super Sphere, follow the
instructions on page 24. For detailed explanations of
how the programming mode of the app works, refer to
pages 9–13. Try editing the program for Super Sphere, or
writing your own from scratch.
7. Now, proceed with building the other models, one at a
time, and running the sample programs given on the
programming page found after the assembly
instructions for each model.
Getting Started

6
Submarine
BACKGROUND TECHNICAL INFO
ABOUT SOUND
Sound is a form of energy that moves as a pressure wave
through substances (gases, liquids, and solids). Typically,
humans can hear and feel many sounds. Sounds are
caused by vibrations, which are back-and-forth
movements of particles. Humans can sense sound when
these vibrating particles make contact with their
eardrums, which send signals to their brains.
Many sounds vibrate at a frequency that the normal
human ear can detect. Frequency is simply the number of
waves in a given period of time. Typically, humans can
hear sound waves in the frequency range of 20 hertz
(which means cycles per second) to 20,000 hertz (20
kilohertz).
ABOUT THE SOUND SENSOR
Sound sensors work somewhat like a human ear. A sound
sensor has a thin flexible membrane inside it called a
diaphragm. The diaphragm vibrates when sound waves
hit it. This vibrating motion of the diaphragm is converted
into electrical signals, which are sent to a microprocessor
for processing. A sound sensor is like a simple
microphone.
The sound sensor in this kit is designed to sense the
intensity of sound. The intensity of sound relates directly
to loudness, and is a measure of the amount of energy in
the sound wave. The programming app used with the
robots in this kit receives the signals from the sound
sensor and recognizes and counts brief sounds that are
much louder than the ambient sound. The sound of your
hands clapping once is a perfect example of a loud sound
detected by this app. In other words, the app listens for
the number of loud sounds — like claps — that the sound
sensor senses. The app allows you to program different
sequences of commands to run, depending on the number
of claps the sound sensor detects. With this, you can
program your robots to perform different actions
depending on how many claps (one to four) it detects.
ABOUT THE SUPER SPHERE’S MOVEMENT
The primary robot model in this kit, the Super Sphere,
moves in a very unique and interesting way. The Super
Sphere has two motors (called motor A and motor B)
mounted inside of it on a mechanical structure. The
motors are connected to the Bluetooth baery box, which
turns them on and off based on instructions coming from
the app. Motor A is mounted horizontally and connects to
a gear that is directly connected to the inside of the
spherical shell. When motor A turns, it causes the sphere
to roll forward or backward because there is a heavy
weight keeping the inner mechanical structure upright
while the lighter sphere spins around it. This is much like
how a hamster running on the inside of a hamster wheel
always stays at the boom of the wheel because of its
weight.
Motor B is mounted vertically inside the sphere. When it
turns, it spins the weights which are hanging down from
the inner mechanical structure. Due to a complex physics
concept called angular momentum, when the heavy
weights spin clockwise, the outer sphere actually rotates
counterclockwise. Likewise, when the weights spin
counterclockwise, the outer sphere rotates clockwise.
Again, this is related to why the hamster spinning on the
wheel always stays at the boom, except the spinning
motion is happening in a different plane. It is also related
to how a toy top spins. Combining these two motions at
the same time allows the robot to move forward or
backward and turn to the left or right at the same time.
But don’t just take our word for it — build it and see for
yourself how it works!
Illustration of a sound wave
Particles
Wave
Compression
Refraction
The sound sensor
detects the
number of claps.
The app runs
different parts of the
program depending
on how many claps
it detects.
motor A
motor B motor A motor B motor A motor B

7
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE APP
You can download the free Super Sphere app for iOS
devices from the iOS App Store, or for Android devices
from Google Play. The app, also referred to as the control
app, allows you to remotely control and program your
robots.
For specific device requirements, see the Information
section in the Super Sphere app’s download page.
To get the app:
1. Turn on your tablet or smartphone.
2. Scan the QR code to the right to take you to the product
page for this kit (or search for the “Super Sphere
Robotics app”).
3. On the product page, scroll down until you see the
images of the app icons and the links to the app pages in
the app stores. Follow the links for the correct app store
based on your device.
4. Follow the steps on the app download page to
download and install the app on your device.
5. Open the app and the interface for remote control mode
(A) will appear.
ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION
1. Connect the app to your robot’s Bluetooth baery box
by pressing the Bluetooth buon (B) in the upper left
corner of the app screen.
2. When the connection has been made, the Bluetooth
symbol will change color, the blue light on the baery
box will change from blinking to solid, and, if a motor is
connected, the motor will drive for a brief moment to
indicate the connection has been made. See the chart to
the right for descriptions of each connection state.
Scan this QR code to go
to the product page,
where there are links to
download the app from
the app stores.
APP SETUP
Super Sphere
Blue light on
baery box:
Blinking
Bluetooth icon in app:
Gray with blinking ring
Bluetooth not connected
Blue light on
baery box:
Blinking
Bluetooth icon in app:
Blinking yellow
App searching for Bluetooth connection
Blue light on
baery box:
On and not
blinking
Bluetooth icon in app:
Solid yellow with blue circle
Bluetooth connected
Blue light on
baery box:
Off
• No Bluetooth connection
• Power-saving mode
• Automatically sleeps after
about a minute of inactivity
• Jiggle it to wake it up
Bluetooth baery box sleeping
TROUBLESHOOTING THE CONNECTION
If the Bluetooth connection isn’t working:
››› Make sure the baeries are fully charged and the
Bluetooth baery box is awake (the blue light is blinking).
››› Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device and
location services are enabled for the Super Sphere app.
››› Try restarting the app or the device.
››› If the blue light on the baery box is solid but there is no
Bluetooth connection, quit the app and wait for the blue
light to start blinking again. Then restart the app.
››› Try removing and reinserting the baeries to reset the
baery box.
AB
Getting Started

REMOTE CONTROL MODE
8
USING REMOTE CONTROL MODE
After you have built a robot model (assembly instructions
start on page 14) and connected it to the app (see previous
page), you can control it with the interface controls in the
remote control mode.
You can use the two slider controls (C) to directly control
the two motors on your models. Slide the left-hand slider
up or down with your finger to make motor A spin
clockwise or counterclockwise. Likewise, the right-hand
slider controls motor B. The direction in which the motors
spin depends on the orientation of the motor wire into the
Bluetooth baery box (see below).
In the default setup for the remote control mode, the left-
hand slider is vertical and the right-hand slider is
horizontal. This is because for the Super Sphere, the left-
hand slider controls the forward and backward motion,
and the right-hand slider controls the left and right
motion. However, if you tap the slider orientation buon
(D), the right-hand slider toggles between a horizontal
and a vertical orientation. You can decide which slider
orientation is easiest for you depending on the specific
model you are controlling.
See page  for specific remote control driving
instructions for the Super Sphere model.
motor Bmotor Amotor Bmotor A
motor Amotor B
Tip-5-B
motor Amotor B motor Amotor B
Tip-5-D
motor Amotor B
D
CC
When you slide the sliders like this ...
... the motors turn in these directions depending on the orientation of each motor’s plug in the socket on the baery box.
Rounded sides of both plugs
facing forward
Flat sides of both plugs
facing forward
Rounded side of the motor B
plug and flat side of the
motor A plug facing
forward
Flat side of the motor B plug
and rounded side of the
motor A plug facing
forward

PROGRAMMING MODE
9
USING PROGRAMMING MODE
Press the programming arrow icon (E) to enter the
programming mode. When you press the icon, a list of
programs appears. You can save up to 24 programs. The
app comes with one demo program for each of the
seven robot models, which are preloaded in Programs
–.
OVERVIEW OF THE
PROGRAMMING SCREEN
Tap on Program 6 to load that program, which is the
demo program for the Horseshoe Crab Bot. The
programming screen appears with Program 6 loaded.
The run program buon (F) runs the program.
When you press the run program buon, the program
starts to run and the run program buon becomes a
stop program buon (G). Pressing the stop program
buon stops the program immediately.
As a program runs, the app steps through a sequence of
command blocks. There are three types of command
blocks: motor commands (H), notes (sound) commands
(I), and rest (pause) commands (J). Each command is
set to run for a certain amount of time (zero to five
seconds) in the program (K).
You can tap a command block to edit it as long as the
program is not running. Tap the plus sign to add a
command block. See page 11 for details on writing
programs.
The command that is currently running is highlighted
with a yellow outline around the command block (L).
For each program, up to four sequences (M) of
command blocks can be entered. Each sequence
correlates to the number of claps (or other very loud
sounds) sensed by the sound sensor on the robot.
When the program is running and the sound sensor
detects a certain number of claps (one to four), the
program runs the sequence of commands for that
number of claps. For example, if the sound sensor
detects three claps, it will run the third sequence from
the top.
You can also trigger a sequence to run by simply
tapping on the symbol of the clapping hands when the
program is running.
E
F
G
H I J
L
K
M
Programming the Robots

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PROGRAMMING MODE
DELETE ALL
To clear an entire program and set it back to the
default blank program mode, press the trash can
buon (N) in the menu bar.
SWITCHING BETWEEN PROGRAMS
If you want to move to a different program, click the
program library buon (O) to open the library of
saved programs and select which program you
want to open.
SAVING PROGRAMS
When you want to save a program you have wrien,
press the down arrow buon (P). The program
script will immediately be saved inside the program
you are currently in. A confirmation screen will
appear.
REVERT TO SAVED
To revert to the last saved version of the program
and erase all unsaved changes, press the revert to
saved buon (Q).
EXITING PROGRAMMING MODE
When you want to leave the programming screen,
press the backward arrow buon (R). A window
will pop up asking if you are sure you want to leave
the programming screen. Press the green check
mark buon to go back to the main remote screen.
N
O
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PROGRAMMING MODE
WRITING A PROGRAM
When you are ready to write your first program, you
can refer to the step-by-step instructions below to
do so.
1. Tap the programming arrow buon (A) to enter
the programming mode. Choose a blank program
(Program 8 starts out blank).
2. The programming screen appears.
3. Press the plus sign “+” buon (B) in one of the
sequences to add a command to that sequence.
4. The commands menu (C) pops up. You can select
between three types of commands:
• Choose motors to add motor commands.
• Choose notes to add sound commands.
• Choose rest to add a pause command.
Or press the red X buon to exit the commands
menu.
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A
B
C
TROUBLESHOOTING THE
SENSOR CONNECTION
If the sensor connection isn’t working:
››› Disconnect and then reestablish the
Bluetooth connection.
››› Make sure the sensor cable is securely
plugged into the baery box.
››› Exit the program you are in and
relaunch it.
Programming the Robots

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D
G H
E
F
I
PROGRAMMING MOTORS
1. Tap the motors command icon and the motor
programming window (D) appears.
2. In the motor programming window, you can
create a command to control motor A (blue) and/
or motor B (red) to turn clockwise or
counterclockwise. You can choose a relative
speed from -4 (fastest in one direction) to 4
(fastest in the other direction).
Note: A positive speed (1–4) in the motor command
doesn’t always mean your model will move
forward! You will have to test which direction
results in the desired output direction on your
specific models, because the orientation of the
motor and the gearing will change the direction. See
the boom of page 8 for more information.
3. With the time slider (E), you can also set the
duration for which the motor(s) will turn, from 
to . seconds.
4. When you are satisfied with your selections, press
the green check mark buon and the motor block
(F) appears in the program segment.
The blocks show which motor(s) (G) the command
will turn, and at what speed and in what direction
(H) each motor will turn. Below that, it shows
how long the motor(s) will turn (I).
The blue gear wheel represents motor A and the
red gear wheel represents motor B.
Tip! Add red and blue dots or stickers to the baery
box and motors so you can easily keep track of
which motor you are programming.
5. You can add more command blocks to the same
segment by pressing the “+” buon (B) again. Motor AMotor B
PROGRAMMING MODE

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PROGRAMMING MODE
PROGRAMMING SOUNDS
1. Press the notes command icon and the sound
programming window (J) appears.
2. In the sound programming window, you can
create a command to make sounds. You can
choose the pitch (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, and
Do) and the duration (0 to 5 seconds) for each
note command.
3. Press the green check mark buon and the note
block (K) appears in the program segment.
In this way, you can program a simple melody
with multiple note blocks that will play when the
program segment runs.
PROGRAMMING PAUSES
1. The last command option is to add a pause, or
rest, to the program. Press the rest command icon
and the rest programming window (L) appears.
You can choose the duration (0 to 5 seconds) of
the pause in the program. Press the green check
mark buon and the rest block (M) is added to the
program segment.
DELETING COMMANDS
To delete a command block, press the block you
want to delete to open its programming window.
Then press the trash buon (N) in the boom corner.
WRITING A COMPLETE PROGRAM
Following the previous instructions for adding
commands, you can now go and write programs for
all of the segments. You can think of the different
actions you want your robot to perform when the
sound sensor detects different numbers of claps.
Don’t be afraid to try a lot of different ideas and
play around with different combinations of
command blocks in different sequences.
J
L
K
M
N
Programming the Robots

SUPER SPHERE
60-mm axle
Part 22
with side hole
Part 2
5
14
First, follow these
assembly instructions to
build the model. Then, you
can use the model in remote
control mode, or you can
follow the instructions on
the programming page
immediately after these
assembly instructions to
run a program for this
model.
Please read the driving tips
on pages 22 and 23.
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x3 x4 x4 x2 x2 x4 x2 x4 x2
x5 x1 x1 x1 x3 x1 x1 x1 x2 x20 x10
x8x9 x4 x2 x2 x2 x1 x18
x10 x2 x2 x1 x1 x2 x2
60-mm axle
with side hole
Part 2
Part 22
30-mm axle
Part 19
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3
4

35-mm axle, gray
Part 20
with side hole
Part 2
with side hole
Part 2
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8
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15
Super Sphere
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7
Subassembly
Subassembly
Make sure the baeries are
already inserted into the baery
box. See page 2.
Pay aention to the orientation of
the baery box in this step.

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16
13 14
SUPER SPHERE
2
Subassembly
x4
motor A
motor B motor A motor B motor A motor B
If there are gaps, the rod
on the boom may hit the
inside of the sphere in the
finished model.
Make sure there are
no gaps between the
boom parts here.
15 16 17
Do this step
four times.
Front view

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Super Sphere
motor A
motor B
motor B
motor A
19A
19
Pass the sensor wire
under this rod so that
it will not hit the
inside of the sphere
during operation.
Pay aention to
the orientation of
the indented lines
while plugging in
the motor wires.
Make sure you plug the
wire from motor B into
the socket on the left
and the wire from
motor A into the socket
on the right, or else the
controls in the app will
be switched.
Aach the wires to the baery box.
The indented lines
on the plugs
should be facing
left when the
baery box is
oriented in this
direction.
Rotate the weight arm at the
boom of the assembly to make
sure it rotates smoothly.
Insert the metal weights into the weight housings
and then aach them to the boom rod.
Inner assembly done!
Make sure that the weights are aached
to the boom rod so that they are
exactly perpendicular to the boom rod.
Continue to the next page to
assemble the spherical shell.
Top view

X 2
x2
20 21
22
18
SUPER SPHERE
Do this step
two times.
The blue pentagon in
the middle is
Subassembly 21.
Pay aention to the
alignment of the black
anchor pins in the blue
pentagon and the blue
triangle.
For tips on connecting the shell pieces, see page 2.