Thames & Kosmos Engineering Makerspace Off-Road Rovers User manual

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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 a lot of
fun with the experiments!
Dear Parents and Adults,
› › › SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning! Not suitable for children under 3
years. Choking hazard — small parts may be
swallowed or inhaled.
Keep the packaging and the instructions as
they contain important information.
Warning! Do not aim at eyes or face.
Store the experiment materials and
assembled models out of the reach of small
children.
The models are intended for indoor use. Do
not use your models in a sandbox.
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.
Notes on Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Components
Safety Advice for Batteries
››› Two AA baeries (1.5-volt, type LR6) are
required for operation.
››› 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 (e.g.,
rechargeable and standard) 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 the baery compartment
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 batteries.
››› Please remove the batteries if the toy is
likely to be unused for a long time.

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More than one hundred years of expertise in publishing science
experiment kits stand behind every product that bears the Kosmos
name. Kosmos experiment kits are designed by an experienced team of
specialists and tested with the utmost care during development and
production. With regard to product safety, these experiment kits
follow European and US safety standards, as well as our own refined
proprietary safety guidelines. By working closely with our
manufacturing partners and safety testing labs, we are able to control
all stages of production. While the majority of our products are made
in Germany, all of our products, regardless of origin, follow the same
rigid quality standards.
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Technical product development: Genius Toys Taiwan Co., Ltd.; Dr.
Petra Müller
Author: Thames  Kosmos, and Rainer Köthe
Manual Layout: Peggy Bertram and Annabell Goldacker, media
GmbH, Freiberg, Germany
Manual design concept: Atelier Bea Klenk, Berlin
Manual illustrations: Genius Toy Taiwan Co., Ltd., Taichung,
Taiwan, R.O.C., and Thames  Kosmos
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U.S.A.
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We reserve the right to make technical changes.
Printed in Taiwan / Imprimé en Taiwan
Off-Road Rovers

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Off-Road Rovers
You will also need: 2 x AA
batteries (1.5 Volt, type LR6)
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› › › KIT CONTENTS
No. Description Qty. Item No.
1Short anchor pin 30 717767
2Anchor pin 10 702527
3Shaft pin 2 702526
4Two-to-one converter 6 716889
5 90-degree converter - Y 4 716884
6 90-degree converter - X 4 716682
71-hole connector 6 719233
83-hole cross rod, black 3 717899
93-hole rod 2 716872
10 5-hole cross rod 4 716677
11 5-hole dual rod, black 2 720583
12 7-hole wide rounded rod 2 716878
13 7-hole flat rounded rod 2 716879
14 9 hole rod 4 717806
15 Small gear 2 716885
16 Medium gear 2 716890
No. Description Qty. Item No.
17 Wheel frame 4720788
18 Axle, 27 mm 1 717962
19 Axle, 30 mm 2 716860
20 Axle, 60 mm 1 718278
21 Axle, 100 mm 2 716901
22 Axle, 150 mm 1 703518
23 Anchor pin lever 1 702590
24 Small pulley wheel 2 716030
25 Medium pulley wheel 2 720783
26 Rubber band, small 4 702596
27 Belt A 4 720787
Belt B 2 720982
28 Large body piece A 2 720784
29 Small body piece left 2 720785
30 Small body piece right 2 720786
31 Motor and battery box 1 719861
Checklist: Find – Inspect – Check off
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How to open the battery box
Slide and open the battery box lid.
Slide and close the battery box lid.
Put 2 AA battery in.
OK
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How to open the battery box
Slide and open the battery box lid.
Slide and close the battery box lid.
Put 2 AA battery in.
OK
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How to open the battery box
Slide and open the battery box lid.
Slide and close the battery box lid.
Put 2 AA battery in.
OK
THE ANCHOR PIN LEVER
Side A of the lever can be used to easily
remove anchor pins.
Side B can be used to loosen firmly
inserted parts, such as axle plugs.
BATTERIES How to insert and remove the batteries
Open the battery compartment by sliding the lid open. Insert two batteries. Make sure you fit
the positive and negative ends into the compartment in the direction indicated (with the correct
polarity). Then close the compartment. When it is time to replace the batteries, remove the old
batteries and insert the new ones with the correct polarity.
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› › › TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY

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Off-Road Rovers
A
B
HOW TO CONNECT THE BELTS
Insert the second side
of the tabs into the
slots.
Insert one side
of the tabs into
the slots.
1 2
OK
› › › TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY

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› › › SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Kit Contents .............................................. 
Tips for Assembly .................................. 
Table of Contents.................................... 
Overview................................................... 
. ATV WD ............................................... 
. Dune Racer .........................................
. Snowcat Plow....................................
. Stair Walker ......................................
. Snow Scooter ..................................... 
. Future Truck ......................................
. Conveyor Belt ....................................
. Bandsaw Machine.............................
. Belt Sander.........................................
. Paper Plane Launcher ...................
Check It Out............................................
› › › TABLE OF CONTENTS
On page  learn interesting facts
about tracked vehicles.
On pages  –  you can see all the
models at a glance.

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› › › WISSENSWERTES
Off-Road Rovers
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Build these
functional models
one at a time!
Off-Road Rovers
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10
16
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AT V
4WD
Snow Scooter
Dune Racer
Snowcat
Plow
Stair
Walker
› › › OVERVIEW

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› › › OVERVIEW
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Belt Sander
Paper
Plane Launcher
Conveyor
Belt
Bandsaw
Machine
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Future Truck

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4
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ATV 4WD

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How to connect the BELT
Insert another side latches.
OK
Rear view
Keep a 1-mm gap between the
gears and the rods on each side.
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10
X4
X1
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How to connect the BELT
Insert another side latches.
OK
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20
6
7
8
9x x
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A
ATV 4WD

VERSUCH X
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Done!
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ATV 4WD

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1
2
4
3
5
6
DUNE RACER

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Off-Road Rovers
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8
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21
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DUNE RACER

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DUNE RACER
Set up a ramp and
experiment to see if your
dune racer can drive up
the ramp. At what angle
is the ramp too steep for
your dune racer to climb
the ramp?
A
B
x
x
x
Done!
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10
11

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1
2
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SNOWCAT PLOW


SNOWCAT PLOW
x
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6 7
8
A
B
x
x
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Off-Road Rovers
X2X2
Done!
Place small objects in front of
your snowcat plow!
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SNOWCAT PLOW

VERSUCH X
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Align the holes marked B on the
same level.
Perform the steps
with the red lines
first!
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STAIR WALKER

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B
B
Perform the steps
with the red lines
first!
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Off-Road Rovers
STAIR WALKER