Thames & Kosmos TUMBLING HEDGEHOG User manual

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EXPERIMENT MANUAL

› › › SAFETY INFORMATION
Dear Parents and Adults,
Before building and experimenting, read the
instructions together with your child and discuss the
safety instructions. Please provide your child with the
help and advice that he or she needs for tricky
assembly steps and experiments, and accompany him
or her every step of the way.
Should your child work on a table, give them a table
mat to prevent damaging the furniture.
When cutting the plastic parts with a cutter, special
care must be taken to avoid sharp edges, rough
edges, and burrs. These can be removed using a
cutter and a file. Provide your child with a cutter and
supervise him or her until you are sure that he or she
can use it without supervision.
We wish you and your child a lot of fun with the
Tumbling Hedgehog!
Warning. Not suitable for
children under 3 years.
Choking hazard — small
parts may be swallowed or
inhaled.
Keep the packaging and
instructions as they contain
important information.
Only for use by children from
7 years or older. Instructions
for parents or other
responsible persons are
included and must be
observed.
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Plastic Parts
Product contains functional edges and sharp points.
Cut the plastic parts only when they are required.
Do not cut them off in advance.
Burr
Burr
Burr
Tip: cut off the burrs before assembly
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IMPORTANT!
Remove the parts from the plastic
molds only when they are needed.
Remove excess material and
burrs using a cutter and a nail
file before assembly.
NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION/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.

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› › › TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tumbling Hedgehog
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Safety Information ................................... Inside front cover
Table of Contents ............................................................... 1
Equipment ......................................................................... 2
Tumbling Hedgehog Comic: Part 1 .................................... 3
Assembly Instructions ....................................................... 7
Handling the Robot ......................................................... 31
Using the Robot ............................................................... 32
Tumbling Hedgehog Comic: Part 2 .................................. 36
Replacing the Batteries ................................................... 38
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 39
TIP!
Additional information can be
found in the Check It Out section
on page 40.

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› › › KIT CONTENTS
No. Description Quantity
P1 Small gear, white 1
P2 Gear, yellow 3
P3 Gear, black 1
P4 Gear, green 1
P5 Gear, red 2
P6 Gear with metal shaft 1
P7 Screw 9
P8 Wide head screw 6
P9 Round metal shaft 2
P10 Hexagonal metal shaft short 1
P11 Hexagonal metal shaft long 1
P12 Main spring 2
P13 Torsion spring 2
No. Description Quantity
P14 Metal block 2
P15 Metal cylinder 2
P16 Battery compartment
with connection cable 1
P17 Motor with connection cable 1
P18 2 Flexible connectors (+2 as spare parts) 2
P19 Circuit board 1
A Plastic parts group A with parts A1 – A27 1
B Plastic parts group B with parts B1 – B21 1
C Plastic parts group C with parts C1 – C37 1
D Plastic parts group D with parts D1 – D20 1
E Plastic parts group E with parts E1 – E2 1
F Plastic parts group F with parts F1 – F3 1
Checklist: Find — Inspect — Check Off
What’s inside your experiment kit:
GOOD TO KNOW!
If you are missing any parts, please contact
Thames & Kosmos customer service.
US: [email protected]
UK: [email protected]
P13
P12
P8
P11
P9
P15 P14
P10
P17
P6
P16F
C
B A
D
E
P19
P18
P4
P2
P3 P1
P5
P7
You will
also need:
Small Phillips-head
screwdriver (PH1
size), scissors or
diagonal pliers
(diagonal cutters),
nail file, ruler, felt pen
(fine tip), 4 x AAA
batteries (1.5-volt,
Type LR03)

ADVENTURE COMIC
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TRANSMISSION MODULE
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Assembly Instructions
PUSH
press
down
B5
black
red
P9x2
P6
P2
(yellow)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(yellow)
P1
A24
P5
(red)
P10
(short)
P4
(green)
P17
P3
(black)
Press the rods in
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TRANSMISSION MODULE
P16
AAA (x4)
P16
Waterproof felt tip pen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3010
cm
4.5 cm
16.5 cm
P3
(black)
P4
(green)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(Gelb)
P2
(yellow)
sP6
(white)
A24
View from
above
B16
Battery compartment
B6
P16
AAA (x4)
P16
Waterproof felt tip pen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3010
cm
4.5 cm
16.5 cm
P3
(black)
P4
(green)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(Gelb)
P2
(yellow)
sP6
(white)
A24
View from
above
B16
Battery compartment
B6
P16
AAA (x4)
P16
Waterproof felt tip pen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3010
cm
4.5 cm
16.5 cm
P3
(black)
P4
(green)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(Gelb)
P2
(yellow)
sP6
(white)
A24
View from
above
B16
Battery compartment
B6
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2
P16
AAA (x4)
P16
Waterproof felt tip pen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3010
cm
4.5 cm
16.5 cm
P3
(black)
P4
(green)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(Gelb)
P2
(yellow)
sP6
(white)
A24
View from
above
B16
Battery compartment
B6
P16
AAA (x4)
P16
Waterproof felt tip pen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3010
cm
4.5 cm
16.5 cm
P3
(black)
P4
(green)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(yellow)
P2
(Gelb)
P2
(yellow)
sP6
(white)
A24
View from
above
B16
Battery compartment
B6
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› Avoid a short circuit of the batteries. A short
circuit can cause the wires to overheat and
the batteries to explode.
› Different types of batteries or new and
used batteries are not to be mixed.
› Do not mix old and new batteries.
› Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
› Batteries are to be inserted with the
correct polarity.
› Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
They could explode!
› Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
› Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
› The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
› Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
› Dispose of used batteries in accordance with environmental provisions, not in
the household trash.
› Avoid deforming the batteries.
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Assembly Instructions
A23
B7
Mark
1
Press
2
Lay the cable so that the pen mark lines up
with the dashed line.
A23
B7
Mark
1
Press
2
Lay the cable so that the pen mark lines up
with the dashed line.
A23
B7
Mark
1
Press
2
Lay the cable so that the pen mark lines up
with the dashed line.
A23
B7
Mark
1
Press
2
Lay the cable so that the pen mark lines up
with the dashed line.
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TRANSMISSION MODULE
P7x3
P8
Connect the two cables to the circuit
board as shown in the picture.
1. Hold down the black button on the board for
two seconds. The LEDs on the board light up.
2. Press the button again (briefly) and the LEDs
should light up in green and orange.
Let the transmission run for about
10 seconds. Then clap your hands
and see if the transmission still
runs smoothly.
If everything runs smoothly, you
can continue with the assembly.
If the transmission does not run,
go back to page 7 and rebuild the
transmission.
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3
LED
LED
Click
Click
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P7x3
P8
Connect the two cables to the circuit
board as shown in the picture.
1. Hold down the black button on the board for
two seconds. The LEDs on the board light up.
2. Press the button again (briefly) and the LEDs
should light up in green and orange.
Let the transmission run for about
10 seconds. Then clap your hands
and see if the transmission still
runs smoothly.
If everything runs smoothly, you
can continue with the assembly.
If the transmission does not run,
go back to page 7 and rebuild the
transmission.
1 2
3
LED
LED
Click
Click
Testing the transmission module
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RUNNING AND MOVEMENT MECHANICS
Assembly Instructions
C36
B17
B17
B18
1
B21
1
2
2
E1
D19
C36
B17
B17
B18
1
B21
1
2
2
E1
D19
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RUNNING AND MOVEMENT MECHANICS
A6
P13
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Please pay attention to the
correct alignment of the spring.
A6
P13
12
Please pay attention to the
correct alignment of the spring.
A6
P13
12
Please pay attention to the
correct alignment of the spring.
A6
P13
12
Please pay attention to the
correct alignment of the spring.
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3

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Assembly Instructions
A1
A2
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
Burr
Burr
P7x2
A7
A19
A26
B3
P12
1
2
A1
A2
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
Burr
Burr
P7x2
A7
A19
A26
B3
P12
1
2
A1
A2
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
Burr
Burr
P7x2
A7
A19
A26
B3
P12
1
2
A1
A2
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
Burr
Burr
P7x2
A7
A19
A26
B3
P12
1
2
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7
6

RUNNING AND MOVEMENT MECHANICS
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P8
B2
C32
P11
(long)
D9
Press
1
1
2
2
Click
P8
B2
C32
P11
(long)
D9
Press
1
1
2
2
Click
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9
P8
B2
C32
P11
(long)
D9
Press
1
1
2
2
Click

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Assembly Instructions
P8
A4
B17
D17
E2
B14
B1
A20
B12
P8
A4
B17
D17
E2
B14
B1
A20
B12
P8
A4
B17
D17
E2
B14
B1
A20
B12
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RUNNING AND MOVEMENT MECHANICS
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Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
A18
A15
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
Burr
Burr
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
Burr
Burr
B9
B9x2
A5
D18
E2
Burr
Burr
1
2
Click
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Assembly Instructions
B15
B9
Burr
Burr
C35 B9 C35
A15
A18
B9
B9
B15
B4
A22
P8
P7
P7
B17
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
B15
B9
Burr
Burr
C35 B9 C35
A15
A18
B9
B9
B15
B4
A22
P8
P7
P7
B17
Remove any
plastic burrs
before
assembly.
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15

RUNNING AND MOVEMENT MECHANICS
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P8 C32
A8
B2
D8
P8 C32
A8
B2
D8
P8 C32
A8
B2
D8
19
17
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