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C ont r ol li ng r obor o v e r
Roborover has tread-based wheels which let him move easily in any direction, turn,
and even spin on the spot . Roborover also detects signals from the remote controller
regardless of the direction he is facing .
Location
You can operate Roborover indoors but not outdoors . He is capable of driving over
small obstacles, but be sure not to damage Roborover in trying to do so .
Driving control
As he drives around, Roborover can detect and avoid obstacles in his range . This is
approximately 8-12" (20-30cm) . He can only see obstacles that are directly in front of
him, or behind him . He talks and makes comments as he goes!
To control his movements, you can use the direction pad on the remote
controller . For example, press the left direction button, to move Roborover
to his left .
To make him turn on the spot, use either the left or right direction buttons for either
clockwise, or counter-clockwise turns .
He can also drive over small obstacles no higher than
a 10-15° gradient, or about 1 inch (2 .5cm) high .
Be careful that the obstacles do not unbalance him,
or he might fall to one side .
10-15˚ or no higher than about 1" (2.5cm)
Adjusting the trim
If Roborover does not drive forward straight, you can adjust
the trim up to three stops, using the trim dial on the remote
controller . If he drives to the left, move the dial to the right .
If he drives to the right, move the dial to the left .
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Trim dial