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Robo Pong 540 1040 2040 Manual PDF
Robo Pong 540 1040 2040 Manual PDF
Addendum To
Newgy Table Tennis Robot Owner’s Manual
For Models 2040, 1040, & 540
(Manufactured after August, 2010)
As of August, 2010, Newgy has made a significant change to
the Robo-Pong 2040, 1040, and 540 models. These models no
longer have a Ball Size Switch to allow the use of 38mm balls.
They can now only use 40mm balls, which has been the official
ball size for all sanctioned competitions since October, 2000.
Because of this change, there are several sections of the
Owner’s Manual for these models that is now incorrect.
This addendum will detail these differences and corrections.
What’s Changed
540, 1040, and 2040 models manufactured from October,
2000 until August, 2010 had a Ball Size Switch on each side
of the head. This switch enabled either 40mm or the older
38mm ball to be used in the robot.
Corrections To Manual
Pg. 2, Step 2—Change last sentence to, “All balls must be
40mm.”
Pg. 2, Step 3—This step is no longer necessary as there is no
switch to check or change anymore.
Pg. 10—This whole page can be ignored as it details instruc-
tions for using the Ball Size Switches.
Pg. 11—The top section, WARNINGS, can be ignored as they
are concerned with the proper use of the Ball Size Switches.
Ball Size Switch Pg. 11, last paragraph—Mentions that the Ball Dam contains
two holes, one marked “38” and the other “40”. There is now
only one hole, marked “40”.
Pg. 11, Figures 11, 12, & 14—These figures show two holes in
the Ball Dam. This part now contains only one hole.
Pg. 15—Notice #1 is now invalid. Please use only 40mm
balls with your Newgy Robot.
Pg. 21, Solution 5A—Change to, “Check balls to be sure a
38mm ball is not mixed in with 40mm balls. If unsure of ball
During this time interval, 38mm balls have become increas-
size, check with Ball Dam (see page 11).”
ingly scarce. They are now hard to find and few manufac-
Pg. 22, Solution 6A—Please disregard.
turers make them anymore. Therefore, Newgy made the
Pg. 22, Solution 11G—Please ignore. This can no longer hap-
decision to no longer support their use in any robots we
pen.
manufacture after August, 2010.
Pg. 24, Figures A, D, & E—These figures show the external
The external and internal structures of the switch have been or internal structures of the switch. They no longer are pres-
removed, so it is no longer possible to narrow the gap be- ent on these parts.
tween the Discharge Wheel and Friction Block to allow a Pg. 26—Net diagram shows Ball Dam, key #15, containing
38mm ball to be gripped and thrown out properly by the two holes. It now only has one hole.
wheel. The new head now looks like this: Pg. 27—Key #62, Ball Size Switch, is now obsolete. Part 2040-
172 (61) is now 2050-172 & 2040-174 (63) is now 2050-174.
Page 1 of 6
For Model 2040
(Manufactured after February, 2012)
A Plastic
Clip
D
As of February, 2012, Newgy made a change to Robo-Pong
2040. This model no longer uses Side Net Extenders to at-
tach the Side Nets to the user’s table net. Instead it uses flex-
ible bands sewn into the end of the Side Nets. B
Because of this change, parts of the Owner’s Manual are Knot
now incorrect. This addendum will detail these corrections.
C Plastic
Clip
Page 5 & Page 14
On page 5, instructions for Step number 8 are replaced by instruc-
tions given below for page 14. Starting with the second paragraph Knot
on page 14, please replace the rest of the information on that page
with the following: ATTACHING SIDE NETS WITH
FIGURE 21 PLASTIC CLIPS (2040 ONLY)
Side Nets block off the sides of the table and direct wide
angled shots into the main net. The Side Nets have a red The flexible bands were designed to provide the proper ten-
flexible band sewn at the narrow end of the net. This flexi- sion for the side nets in most installations. If you require
ble band is used to attach the Side Net to either the clamp more tension to hold the side nets in place, then simply knot
assembly for the table’s net (the net that separates the two the band as shown in 21B to shorten the band length and
halves of the table—see Figure 20) or to a clip that is then reattach. Be careful to never use so much tension that
attached to the table surface (see Figure 21C). Furthermore, you pull the main net with sufficient force as to lift up the Ball
you can adjust the tension of the Side Nets by modifying Return Trays. If you need less tension, then you can lengthen
the flexible bands (see Figures 21B and 21E). the band by tying a hair band of the required size (available
at many stores) to the side net’s flexible band (see Figure 21E).
If the table net has a clamp screw, pass the flexible band of
the Side Net over the top of the net support and wrap it
around the clamp screw as shown in Figure 20. Flexible Hair
Band Band
Page 2 of 6
CORRECTIONS TO PAGE 26
The net illustration on page 26 changes to show the flexible bands attached to the end of the Side Nets instead of Side Net Extenders, that
are removed from the illustration. The Parts List changes to show a new part number for the net, shows Side Net Extenders no longer being
used, and adds a new part—Net Support Tube Plugs (19A)—that help prevent the ends of the tube sleeves on the net from fraying.
Flexible Bands
16
19A 19A
19
25
31 19A
20 7 31
25 18 9 5 19
31 27 8 10,11,12
33 14 25
18
28
23
31 29
4
21
34 32
22 24
15 23
1 30
3
35 33
26 2
27
CORRECTIONS TO PAGE 24
89 49
90 FIGURE B
93 91
OSCILLATOR
93 GEARS & MOTOR
ASSEMBLY
(1040/2040
ONLY)
Tracer Wire 85
Attaches To
Terminal With
Polarity Marker
Brass Gear Post
Note: Transfer
86 Gear 89 Is
Yellow And
88 Transfer Gears
93 49 Are Green
Page 4 of 6
See Red Wire Attaches
Note #1 60 To Terminal With
FIGURE E
65 See Polarity Marker
Note ROBOT HEAD ASSEMBLY
#2
1. When disassembling the robot head, do not
let the Detent Pin (65) fall out of the Left
Housing (61) since it's small and easy to lose!
Work atop a towel to prevent loss of parts.
72 2. A small amount of Superglue® (cyanoacrylate)
holds the Ball Discharge Spring (60) onto the
Discharge Tube (58). Scrape off old glue
before replacing the spring.
3. Keep Friction Block (77) and Discharge
61 Wheel (75, Figure D) clean for correct ball
77 speeds. See page 20 for cleaning procedure.
See 58
Note #3
78 74
63 64
CORRECTIONS TO PAGE 25
89 49 51 93
52
54
93
39
45
47 93
50 45A
46 44 42 48
93
41
Yellow transfer gear (89) is closest to pinion gear of the Ball
Feed Motor (51) and green transfer gear (49) is closest to Main
Gear (46). When replacing any plastic gear, be sure to
lubricate the gear and gear post with silicone grease to reduce
gear noise. Do not use petroleum based lubes or sprays as those
chemicals are corrosive to the ABS plastic parts.
Page 5 of 6
CORRECTIONS TO PAGE 27
Key# Part # Item Qty.
36 1040-100 Ball Bucket1,5
1 84 93
37 1040-101 Ball Bucket Pad 1,5
1 (540
ONLY) 88
38 1040-105 Bucket Extender 1
1
83
39 2040-142 Ball Feed Back Panel, 40mm 1
40 2000-144A BF Collector Plate 2
1 86
1040/2040 81
41 2050-145 BF Mounting Plate 1 59 ONLY
42 2040-147 BF Top Cap, 40mm 1 76
70 69 80
43 2040-147-1 BF Top Cap Plug (not shown) 1 65 75 82
44 2000-318 BF #4 x 5/16 Machine Screw 5 68
79
45 2050-317 BF Pickup Wheel Screw (LH Thread) 1 58 71
45A 2050-313 BF Pickup Wheel Washer 1
46 2000-149A BF Main Gear (green) 1
47 2040-151B BF Pickup Wheel, 40mm 1 72
48 2040-153A BF Pickup Finger, 40mm 3 61 68 67
49 2000-155A BF Transfer Gear (green) 2
50 2040-157A BF Spring, Long 1 57
77
51 2000-158 BF Motor w/Gear 1 73
63 74 39
52 2040-159A BF Spring, Medium 1 78
64
53 2000-160 BF Power Wire (Figs. J & I, pg. 25) 1
93
54 2040-161A BF Spring, Short 1
54A 2040-319 BF Spring Screw 3
55 2040-162 BF Clear Front Cover, 40mm 1
56 2040-163 BF Jamstopper, 40mm 1 55
57 2040-164A BF Upper Guide, 40mm 1 41 92
58 2040-166A BF Discharge Tube, 40mm 1 89 49
59 2000-168 BF Discharge Tube Brake 2
60 2000-170A BF Discharge Spring (Fig. E, pg. 24) 1 51
47 93
61 2050-173 Robot Head Housing, L, 40mm 1
63 2050-174 RH Housing, R, 40mm 1 48
64 2000-320 RH #8 x 13/16 Machine Screw 4
50 93
65 2050-177 RH Detent Pin 1
45A
67 2040-180 RH Angle Adjustment Knob, 40mm 1 40
68 2040-321 RH Pivot Screw 2 (2040
69 2000-322 RH Angle Adjustment Knob Nut 1 46 ONLY)
54
70 2040-323 RH Pivot Screw Nut 2 52 44 42
34 30
71 2000-182 RH Angle Pointer 1 45 32
72 2000-184 Ball Speed Motor w/Brass Shaft 1 93
73 2000-186B BS Coiled Power Wire 1
74 2000-188 BS Motor Cover 1
75 2000-190 BS Discharge Wheel 1
76 2000-324 BS Discharge Wheel Screw (LH Thread) 1
77 2040-192A BS Friction Block, 40mm 1 38
78 2050-194 BS Friction Block Bushing 1 56
(1040 36
79 2040-196 Oscillator Pivot Guide, 40mm 1 ONLY)
80 2000-198 Osc. Control Lever Adapter 1 1,2
Page 6 of 6
IMPORTANT:
READ OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
•OPERATION ................6
•ACCESSORIES .............18
•MAINTENANCE ...........20
•TROUBLESHOOTING .....21
See page 18 for more information on these upgrades. The R OBO-PONG P LAYER' S I NSTRUCTIONAL M ANUAL in
Robo-Pong robots require no assembly or tools. They your robot package (for 2040 models bought in the U.S.)
are pre-assembled and factory tested before being packed explains in detail table tennis strokes, spins, serves,
and shipped. They only require a brief set-up before footwork, and other techniques. It also tells how to use
they’re ready for play! The following quick set-up steps your robot for fitness training and as fun entertainment for
will assist you in properly setting up your robot. kids and adults. In addition, there is a wealth of coaching
If you purchased a 2040, a videotape is included which articles and other information on our website at
also explains set-up and operation. Additionally, the tape www.newgy.com.
includes some simple table tennis techniques for returning Your robot comes with a supply of Newgy 40mm
the different spins your robot can deliver (also see page 8). Robo-Balls (for robots bought in the U.S.). Robo-Balls are
We suggest you view the videotape first if you have a specially selected for the best robot performance possible.
Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). To order additonal balls, the instructional manual,
For maximum enjoyment of and benefit from your videotape, upgrade kits, or any other robot accessory or
Robo-Pong, it's best to follow the simple set-up steps as part, please contact Newgy Customer Service. Contact info
outlined below or as shown in the videotape. Later is given on the front cover of this manual.
3
VERIFY BALL SIZE SWITCHES
Make sure the Ball
Robot Body Size Switches are set
Ball Bucket
to the size of the ball
you are using. There
Control are two switches, one on each side
Connector
Box Cable of the robot’s head. If the ball is
40mm, it will have a “40” stamped
Cable Clip on the ball; otherwise, it is a 38mm
ball. If you need to adjust the Ball
Size Switches, see page 10. Do not mix ball sizes.
Balls
Transformer
4
(U.S. Only) ADJUST HEAD ANGLE
Loosen the Brass
Knob on the right
Ë
1
VERIFY ALL PARTS side of the robot
Unpack all the parts and check that all parts (as you’re facing
are present. If unable to identify a part, look it), and angle the head down as
for a small silver label with the name of the far as possible and then re-
part. If any part is missing, please contact tighten. Verify that the word
Newgy immediately. You may want to keep your box and “topspin” is at the top of the ball
styrofoam pieces in case you ever need to ship your robot. discharge hole. (See Figures 4, 5,
& 7 on pages 7 and 8 for more info.)
2 5
WASH BALLS, THEN PLACE IN BUCKET CONNECT CABLE TO ROBOT
Open the bag(s) of balls and wash them in Plug one end of the
lukewarm, soapy water. Then rinse in clear Connector Cable into the
water and dry. Place the washed balls in the 5-Pin Connector on the
Ball Bucket. Other new balls you use should back of the robot as Ë
be washed and dried before placing them in the bucket. shown. (Also see Figure 17, page 13.)
You may also include used balls with worn surfaces. All
balls must be the same size (38 or 40mm).
2
6 8
POSITION ROBOT ON TABLE CONNECT CABLES TO CONTROL BOX
Position the robot in Plug the Connector
the center of the Cable into the 5-pin
table close to the socket on the rear of Ë
endline as shown. the Control Box. Then
The robot’s head should be in line insert the Transformer’s pin into the
with the centerline of the table adjacent Power Jack (see Figure 2B,
(Robot position 1, Figure 15, page 12). page 6). Position the Control Box at
the corner of the table (See Figure 15, page 12).
7
ATTACH CABLE CLIP TO TABLE
9
Bring the free end of GET READY TO PLAY!
Connector Cable to With your paddle in your playing hand, turn
the player’s end of Cable the Ball Speed knob to 2–3 and the Ball
the table. Remove Clip Frequency knob to 4–5. It takes about 30 sec-
the protective backing from the onds for the balls to load up before the first
bottom of the Cable Clip. Press it one is delivered. To become more familiar with the controls
onto the side of the table about 12 and adjustments for your machine, read the OPERATION sec-
inches from the end in a horizontal position. If you’re right- tion of this manual starting on page 6.
handed, place it on the left side of the table. If you’re left-
handed, place it on the right side of the table. Open the clip
and place the Connector Cable and the Transformer’s cord
inside the clip so approximately 12 inches of cable are free.
Close the clip. Plug the Transformer into a suitable electric
power source as printed on top of the Transformer. (See
Chart B, page 20.)
3
ATTACH BUCKET EXTENDER
Transformer Robot Slide the Bucket
Body Extender onto the Ë
Balls top of the bucket
(U.S. Only) Ball so that the hooks
Bucket on the bottom of the Extender
capture the top lip of the Bucket.
Bucket
Extender Stop when the hook on the front
Control of the Extender grabs the front Locating
Box lip of the Bucket. It may be Tab
necessary to lift the rear of the
Extender over the Locating Tab protruding above the rear
Connector
lip of the Bucket. Reattach the Robot Body to the Bucket by
Cable
reversing step 2.
4
FOLLOW STEPS 2–6 OF 540 SET-UP
Follow Steps 2–6 of the set-up instructions
1
VERIFY ALL PARTS
Unpack all the parts and check that all are for Robo-Pong 540 above and on the oppo-
present. If unable to identify a part, look for a site page.
small silver label with the part name. If any
part is missing, please contact Newgy imme-
5
diately. You may want to keep your box and styrofoam SET CONTROL LEVERS TO 3 & 4
pieces in case you ever need to ship your robot. Verify that the
Oscillator
2
DETACH ROBOT BODY Control Levers
Loosen the two Wing are in the 3 &
Nuts holding your 4 positions. If not, pick up
robot body onto the slightly on the lever and
Ball Bucket. Rotate swing it or the lever guard
the black, rectangular Clip Washers into the correct position.
180˚. Pull the Robot Body off the More info on oscillator
bucket. adjustment is on page 9.
3
6 8
CONNECT CABLES TO CONTROL BOX GET READY TO PLAY!
Bring the free end Turn Oscillator Speed on and when the head
of Connector Cable aligns with the centerline of the table, turn
to the player’s end Oscillator Speed off. Pick up your paddle,
of the table. Plug turn the Ball Speed knob to 2–3 and the Ball
Ë
the Connector Cable into the Frequency knob to 4–5. Turn the Power switch to “on” and
5-pin socket on the bottom of the get ready to return the ball. It takes about 30 seconds for
Control Box. Then insert the Transformer’s pin into the the balls to load up before the first one is delivered. When
Power Jack of the Control Box (see Figure 1B, page 6). you’re ready for random delivery, turn the Oscillator
Speed on and the balls will be randomly delivered across
the entire table. To become more familiar with the controls
7
ATTACH CONTROL BOX TO TABLE
and adjustments for your machine, read the OPERATION
Place the
section of this manual starting on page 6.
Control Box
on the side
of the table
about one foot from the
end. If you're right-
handed, place it on the left side of the table. If you're left-
handed, place it on the right side. (See Figure 15, page 12 for
more detail.) Plug the Transformer into any suitable electric
power source. Transformer specifications are printed on
top of the Transformer. (See Chart A, page 20.)
2
PULL DOWN SUPPORT LEGS
Robot Body Place the robot on the
Instructional
& Net table with the open
Manual
(U.S. Only) Assembly front side facing you.
Pull the curved black
Ë
metal support legs toward you.
Balls
(U.S. Only) Side Net
Extender
Rubber Support Legs
Tips
Connector
Cable
3
SPREAD SUPPORT LEGS APART
Videotape Spread out the sup-
port legs to their
Control
fully open position.
Box Transformer
1
VERIFY ALL PARTS
Unpack all the parts and check that all are
4
present. If unable to identify a part, look for a JOIN NET SUPPORT TUBES
small silver label with the part name. If a Turn the robot around
part is missing, please contact Newgy. You 180° so the Net Support
Ë
may want to keep your box and styrofoam pieces in case Tubes are now facing
you need to ship your robot. If you purchased Pong- you. Grasp the second
Master, check the photo below to verify all of its parts. In tube from the right and pull up,
your Owner’s Packet is a separate removing it from its storage hole.
O WNER ’ S M ANUAL for Pong- Place the bottom of this tube into the
Master. That manual will tell you top of the first tube on the right as
how to set up and operate Pong- shown. Repeat on the left side.
Master. To help you separate
robot parts from Pong-Master
parts, the silver labels have “RP”
before the part names for the
robot and a “PM” before the part
Joining Net Support Tubes
names for Pong-Master.
4
5 8
LOWER BALL TRAYS ATTACH SIDE NETS
Grasp one of the Ball Return Trays, lift Attach a Side Net to
Ë
straight up to unlock it, grasp the adjacent your table tennis net
Net Support Tube, and slowly lower them by slipping the slot in
into position. Be careful not to let the tray or the Side Net Extender
support tube slam down. Repeat on the other side. over the table’s net and pressing
down. Be sure Side Net follows and
Ë
is directly above the sideline of the
table. Repeat on the other side. (See
page 14 for more details.)
Ë
9
SET CONTROL LEVERS TO 3 & 4
Walk around
to the rear of
the robot, open
6
ATTACH ROBOT TO TABLE
the slot in the
Pick up the robot by the bottom of the Center
back of the net by pulling the
Trough and secure it to the table by angling
velcro apart and verify that
it downward and pushing it onto the end of
the Oscillator Control Levers
the table. The Support Legs go underneath
are in the 3 & 4 positions. If
the table and the Front Support Plate sits on top of the
not, pick up slightly on a
table. The center of the Front Support Plate aligns with the
lever and swing the lever or
centerline of the table. The robot will be held by its own
lever guard into the correct
weight. (See Figure 10, page 9 for more detail.)
position. (See page 9 for more details.)
10
FOLLOW STEPS 6–8 OF 1040 SET-UP
Follow Steps 6 to 8 of the set-up instructions
for Robo-Pong 1040 on the opposite page.
7
FOLLOW STEPS 2–5 OF 540 SET-UP
Follow steps 2–5 of the set-up instructions
for Robo-Pong 540 on page 2, except after
washing the balls, place them in the robot’s
Ball Return Trays instead of the Ball Bucket.
5
OPERATION OF YOUR ROBOT
Your robot is extremely versatile and fully adjustable to Higher settings decrease time between shots. Lowest
suit a wide variety of playing abilities and styles. Ball setting at which balls will come out is approximately 2 (13
speed, frequency, spin, trajectory, and placement can all be to 26 balls per minute). At a setting of 10, the robot delivers
adjusted, as well as oscillator speed and range. The approximately 90 balls per minute for the 1040 & 2040
following section will explain the various controls and models and 60 balls per minute for the 540.
adjustments of your robot. 4. OSCILLATOR SPEED—Regulates the speed at
which the robot head sweeps side to side. Higher settings
CONTROL BOX (ALL MODELS)
make the head sweep faster. This control is also used to
The robot’s motors are controlled electronically by the position the head in the desired direction when you want
Control Box. Figures 1A and 1B illustrate the functions and balls to be delivered to one spot. First set the control levers
controls for the 1040 & 2040 models. Figures 2A and 2B on the rear of the robot to positions 3 & 4 (see page 9). Turn
illustrate the functions and controls for the 540. Oscillator Speed on, and when the head reaches the desired
1. POWER—Used to turn the robot “ON” or “OFF”. position, turn it off. See also Figures 3A & 3B below.
2. BALL SPEED—Regulates the ball speed and spin. WARNING: Use the Oscillator Speed control to make the
Higher settings increase the amount of spin and forward robot head move sideways. DO NOT attempt to move the robot
speed on the ball. On the 540, this control also functions as head sideways by hand. Doing so will likely result in broken
the on/off switch. See also Ball Trajectory on page 7. parts and may void your warranty.
3. BALL FREQUENCY—Regulates the time between
shots. Lower settings increase the time between shots.
FIGURE 3A FIGURE 3B
INCORRECT OSCILLATOR SPEED CORRECT OSCILLATOR SPEED
(1040/2040 ONLY) (1040/2040 ONLY)
Because oscillator speed has not Oscillator speed has been adjusted
been set correctly, the second ball is so the second ball lands well away
placed too closely to the first ball. from the first ball. This makes the
This results in not having to move the player move the feet a greater
feet very much. distance, resulting in better footwork
and more exercise.
2 1 2 1
6
BALL TRAJECTORY (ALL MODELS) WARNING: DO NOT adjust the head angle when the
head is moving side to side. Failure to follow these instructions
The trajectory of a ball is regulated by adjusting the angle will likely result in broken parts and may void your warranty.
of the robot head. The angle can be changed from low to The ball trajectory setting is directly related to the Ball
high. At its lowest setting, the ball will be delivered so it Speed setting. When the head is set so the ball first strikes
first strikes the robot's side of the table, bounces over the the robot's side of the table (robot “serving”—see Figures
net, and lands on the player's side of the table (just like a 6C & 6D), maximum Ball Speed is 3–5. As the Ball Speed is
serve). At its highest setting, the ball will be delivered in a turned up, the head must be angled up to deliver the ball
high arc over the net (like a lob return). so it first strikes the player's side of the table (robot
The trajectory is adjusted by loosening the Brass Knob “returning”—see Figures 6A & 6B). As the Ball Speed is
on the right side of the robot head, tilting the head to the turned up even more, adjust the head angle down to
desired angle and then re-tightening the Brass Knob (see prevent the ball from being thrown off the end of the table.
Figure 4). For reference, there are head angle indicators
next to the Brass Knob (see Figure 5).
70
Angle Pointer
66
Brass Knob
Robot Head
When robot is set to serve onto its
side of table first, and the head angle
is too severe, the ball will rebound
abnormally high.
INCORRECT ROBOT HEAD ANGLE,
FIGURE 6C ROBOT SERVING
RETURN SHOT
Rotate Head So
PA
DLE
D
Desired Spin Is
DL
Position
CAUTION:
Do Not Twist Power
Cord Around Head. A TOPSPIN
SIDE VIEW B BACKSPIN
SIDE VIEW
Rotate No More
Than 180° In Either
Direction From
RETURN SHOT
RETURN SHOT
Position Shown
PA
LE D DL
A DD E
P
C
LEFT SIDESPIN
TOP VIEW D RIGHT SIDESPIN
TOP VIEW
PADDLE ANGLE ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 7 SPIN SELECTION FIGURE 8 FOR VARIOUS SPINS
8
OSCILLATION RANGE (1040/2040 ONLY)
Oscillation is the sweeping motion of the robot’s head,
enabling the robot to deliver consecutive balls to different
CAUTION:
spots on the table. Since Robo-Pong 540 has no oscillation
Do Not Move Robot
controls, the information on this page does not apply to the
Head By Hand; Use
540. Furthermore, the oscillator ranges given on this page Oscillator Speed Knob
will apply to the 1040 and 2040 only when these models On Control Box
are positioned so the robot head is aligned with the
centerline of the table (Position 1 or 5, Figure 15, page 12).
Models 1040 and 2040 have 8 selectable ranges (or Numbered Oscillator
zones) in which the robot head will sweep, delivering balls Positions
randomly within that zone. These zones are regulated by 82 SWEEP CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
the Control Levers at the back of the robot (see Figure 9). Control 2-4
3-5
Ranges are identified on a label at the top of the robot (see Lever, R 1-4
2-5
3-4
3-6 80
1-5 2-6
Control Lever
Figure 10). Figure 10A further clarifies these ranges.
Adapter
Zones are selected by moving a Control Lever into the
desired position as indicated by the number that appears
through the hole in the Control Lever (see Figure 9). The 81
Right Control Lever is restricted to positions 1, 2, & 3; the Control Lever, L
left to positions 4, 5, & 6. (Left and right designations for
the robot are given as if you are facing the robot.) OSCILLATOR CONTROL LEVERS
To move a lever, lift it up with your finger, move it to FIGURE 9 TOP VIEW (1040/2040 ONLY)
the desired position, and then release it. If the lever will
not move easily, pick up the lever and move the Control SWEEP CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Lever Adapter instead. To access the Control Levers on the 3-5
2040, open the slot in the back of the net by pulling the 2-4
velcro apart and reach with your fingers through the slot
3-4
to touch the Control Levers (see Step 9 on page 5).
1-4 3-6
WARNING: DO NOT adjust the Control Levers while the
head is moving. Also do not move both levers at the same time. 2-5
Move one, then the other. Failure to follow these instructions 1-5 2-6
will likely result in broken parts and may void your warranty.
Following is an explanation of each zone that can be
selected as shown in Figures 10 and 10A:
3,4—Robot delivers balls across the entire table, from
SWEEP ADJUSTMENT LABEL
corner to corner (whole table). FIGURE 10 (1040/2040 ONLY)
3,5—Robot delivers balls from player’s left corner to
middle of right court (3/4 table). FIGURE 10A
2,4—Robot delivers balls from player’s right corner to
middle of left court (3/4 table). OSCILLATOR
1,4—Robot delivers balls from player’s right corner to RANGES OF ROBOT
centerline. (1/2 table). WITH CONTROL
3,6—Robot delivers balls from player’s left corner to LEVERS IN
centerline (1/2 table). VARIOUS
2,5—Robot delivers balls from middle of player’s right POSITIONS AND
court to middle of left court (1/2 table). ROBOT ALIGNED
1,5—Robot delivers balls from middle of player’s right WITH CENTERLINE
court to centerline (1/4 table). OF TABLE
2,6—Robot delivers balls from middle of player’s left (1040/2040 ONLY)
court to centerline (1/4 table).
1,6—No oscillation. Place Control Levers in these
positions whenever you transport or ship your robot, to
prevent damage to the oscillator mechanism.
If you want stationary delivery, adjust the Control
Levers to 3,4 and turn oscillator speed on. When the robot
head points to the desired landing spot on the table, turn
Oscillator Speed off. Failure to set the levers to 3,4 may
result in “head drift”, which causes the landing spot to
change even though the oscillator is turned off.
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4
BALL SIZE SWITCHES (ALL MODELS) LOOSEN WING NUTS
Loosen the two Wing
In October, 2000, the International Table Tennis Federation
Nuts that hold your
( ITTF ) changed the size of the ball used in sanctioned
robot body onto the Ball
tournaments from 38mm to 40mm in diameter. The
Bucket or Center Trough. Rotate
traditional 38mm ball has been used since the early 1900’s
the black, rectangular Clip
and is still readily available in many countries, including
Washers 180˚.
the U.S.. The ITTF requires that all 40mm balls be stamped Clip Washer
with a “40” or “40mm” so they can be readily
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distinguished from 38mm balls. If you bought your robot
in the U.S., it came with a supply of 40mm balls. REMOVE ROBOT BODY
Robo-Pong models 540, 1040, and 2040 are all capable Pull straight up on the robot
of using either the 38mm or 40mm ball. You must “tell” the body to remove it from the
Â
robot what size ball you are using by setting the Ball Size Ball Bucket or Center Trough.
Switches located on the robot’s head. There is a switch on
both sides of the head and it is extremely important that
both switches be set correctly. Steps 1 and 2 below show
how to set the switches and Steps 3 to 9 show what to do
when changing from one ball size to the other.
6
REMOVE CLEAR FRONT COVER
1
Place the robot body
SETTING SWITCH FOR 38MM BALLS
Â
on your table. Pull the
To set the switches for
Clear Front Cover off
38mm balls, hold the head
by squeezing on the circular
steady with one hand while
fingerholds on the sides of the
pulling the switch forward with
cover with your thumb and
your other hand until the switch
forefinger, and then pulling
snaps into the “38” position. Repeat
up while squeezing. Pull the cover loose first at the top and
on the other side of the head.
Ë then at the bottom. (See also Figure 23, page 15.)
7
REMOVE BALLS FROM INSIDE ROBOT
Remove all balls
2
SETTING SWITCH FOR 40MM BALLS from inside the
To set the switches for robot and place in
40mm balls, turn power the box with the other
Â
off and rotate the robot balls of the same size.
head so that “Topspin” is at the Also gather up any balls
top of the discharge hole. Insert that are on the floor or
your thumb into the hole and lying around loose in the
Ë
press down on the rubber Ë playing area and place them inside the box too.
Friction Block just inside the
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opening. With your other hand, REATTACH ROBOT BODY
press the Ball Size Switch Reattach the Clear Front Cover
backward to “40” while continuing to depress the Friction (reverse of Step 6). Reattach the
Block. Repeat on the other side. WARNING: DO NOT use robot body, making sure that it
undue force to move the switch to the 40 position. The Friction fits fully down on the locating tab of
Block MUST be depressed before the switch can be moved easily. the Center Trough or Ball Bucket. (See
Ê
3
the Wing Nuts (reverse of Step 4).
REMOVE BALLS FROM TRAY OR BUCKET
The following steps
are necessary when-
ever changing from
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one ball size to the other. First, FINAL PROCEDURES
Ê
remove all balls from the Place balls of the other size in the Ball Bucket or
Ë
Bucket (540 or 1040) or Trays Ball Trays. (Be sure to wash and dry new balls
(2040) and place them in a box before using them for the first time.) Select the
where they will not get mixed proper setting for both Ball Size Switches (see Step 1 or 2,
in with balls of the other size. depending on ball size being used). Reconnect the Connector
Then disconnect the Connector Cable (see Figure 17, page 13). Turn power back on and
Cable from the back of the robot. you’re ready to play.
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WARNINGS
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1. You must use all 38mm balls or all 40mm balls at one Ball Dam
Ball Dam
time. Do not mix ball sizes. Retainer Slot
2. Be sure BOTH switches are set to the same size.
3. When swapping out ball sizes, remove all balls from
the robot, including the ones inside the machine and
those lying around the playing area, before re-loading
the other-sized balls.
4. Immediately after adjusting the switch, depress and
then release the Friction Block 2–3 times so it re-seats
itself properly.
5. Be sure to wash and dry new balls before using them
Ball
with the robot. New balls can cause multiple problems
1 Checker
until they become “slick”. (See Note 4, page 15.) Holes
6. When switched to "40", if a 38mm ball gets mixed in Center
Trough Ball Dam
with the 40mm balls, the 38mm ball will be ejected Storage Slot
with very little forward speed.
7. When switched to "38", if a 40mm ball gets mixed in BALL DAM & CENTER TROUGH
with the 38mm balls, the 40mm ball will either jam FIGURE 11 (2040 ONLY)
inside the robot's head or be ejected with an irregular
trajectory. Damage may result.
Ë
serve three functions: (1) they keep balls inside the Center
Trough when the robot is folded up, (2) they keep balls
from entering the Center Trough when you want to
remove the robot body, and (3) they serve as a ball gauge
for determining if a ball is the proper size and whether it
should be used in the robot.
The Ball Dams, when used for functions 1 or 2, fit into
INSERTING BALL DAM
two retaining slots at the top of the Center Trough. When FIGURE 12 (2040 ONLY)
not in use, the Ball Dams fit into their storage slots on the
side of the Center Trough (see Figure 11).
To use the Ball Dams when preparing the robot for
storage or transport, remove the Ball Dams from their
Ë
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velcro straps at the sides of the Trap Net (see Figure 19). Ë
Attach the Side Nets to the table’s net by slipping the
slot in the Side Net Extender over the table net and press
down until it stops (see Figure 20A). Remove the Extender
by pressing the Extender forward with one hand while
simultaneously pressing the table net backward with your
other hand. Make sure that the entire height of the table net
is pressed against the smooth edge of the Extender’s slot
(see Figure 20B). Otherwise, the toothed edge of the slot will
grab the net and make removal more difficult.
Side Net Extenders come in pairs and mate with the
Velcro Straps sewn to the ends of the Side Nets. The
ATTACHING AND DETACHING
Extenders are not interchangable due to how the Velcro is FIGURE 20 THE SIDE NET (2040 ONLY)
fastened to the Extender. One Extender will mate correctly
to the Velcro sewn to the end of the right Side Net and the
other Extender will mate correctly to the left Side Net.
By adjusting how a Side Net attaches to a Side Net
A B
Extender, you can tighten or loosen a Side Net. When
properly tensioned and positioned, the Side Nets should
L T
slightly pull the table net to produce enough tension that
O I
the Side Net remains upright with little net sag. The Side O G
Net should hang directly above the sideline of the table S H
with very little or no gap between the bottom of the Side E T
Net and the table surface (as shown in Figure 22B).
Figure 21 shows how to adjust Side Net Tension:
21A—This is the loosest setting. The Side Net’s velcro
is fastened to the first half inch of the Extender’s velcro.
21B—This setting pulls the Side Net forward
approximately 2 inches from the 21A setting. The front
edge of the Side Net’s velcro is even or slightly forward of
the smooth edge of the Extender’s slot.
21C—This setting pulls the net forward about 2 inches
C D
from the 21B setting. The Extenders have been switched so T
T
the left Extender is used on the right and right Extender is I
I
used on the left. The Side Net’s velcro has been turned 180° G
G
H
so that what was the back edge is now the front edge. H
T
21D—This setting is almost the same as 21C, but T
E
E
instead of the net being on the outside of the velcro, it has S
R
been turned inward so it is captured between the Side T
Net’s velcro and the Extender’s velcro. This setting pulls
the net forward another 1/2ʺ″ or so from the 21C setting.
21B, C, and D represent the tightest settings possible
with the Side Net’s velcro in a certain position. Of course,
you may loosen the net from any of these three positions
ADJUSTING SIDE NET TENSION
by moving the Side Net further back on the Extender. FIGURE 21 (2040 ONLY)
When first used, the netting material is “taut”. The
material will “relax” over time by itself. If the net
adjustments given in Figure 21 do not fix a problem, it may
A B
be necessary to manually “relax” the net.
Figure 22A illustrates this problem. Even though the
length of the Side Net has been adjusted correctly, the
bottom of the Side Net is too high, allowing a ball to roll
underneath it. To correct, gently stretch the netting
material directly above the problem area until it relaxes
IMPROPER/PROPER GAP FOR
enough to where the bottom edge of the net is just above FIGURE 22 SIDE NET (2040 ONLY)
the table surface (see Figure 22B).
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IMPOR TANT NOTICES (ALL MODELS)
WARNING: These points are vital for proper use and care. Failure to heed these points may cause damage to the robot.
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TAKE DOWN, STORAGE, & TRANSPOR T (2040 ONLY)
5
Robo-Pong 2040 can be easily taken down in less than 5 PLACE CORDS IN CENTER TROUGH
minutes. Your robot folds very compactly with all parts Unplug the Trans-
inside the robot. This model is also lightweight and very former and Con-
portable. Follow these steps to be sure all parts fold up nector Cable from
correctly. the Control Box and
unplug the Transformer
from the wall outlet. Coil
1
PLACE SIDE NETS IN TRAYS both cords and place on top
First, unplug of the balls in the Center
the Connector Trough. Place the Side Net
Cable from the Extenders on top of the
back of the balls. If you have Pong-
robot. Then detach the Master, you may place its
Side Nets and place scoreboard and all of its
them in the trays. cords on top of the balls as well.
6
ADJUST HEAD ANGLE
Loosen the Brass Knob
on the right side of the Ë
2
PLACE ROBOT ON CORNER OF TABLE robot head and adjust
Remove the the head angle to its
robot from highest position. Retighten the
the table and Brass Knob. (See Figure 4, page
set it down 7 for more details.)
on the corner of the
table so you can
Brass Knob
easily access both the
front and back of the
robot.
7
PUT CONTROL BOX ON STORAGE POST
Hold the Control
Box by its metal
3
REMOVE BALL DAMS
support bracket
From the front
Ë
with knobs up.
of the robot,
Raise the support leg
raise each tray
assembly halfway and
slightly and Storage
slide the Control Box
remove the Ball Dams Post For
onto its storage post
from their storage Attaching
between the Support
positions. Don’t raise Removing Control
Legs. Keep assembly
Ë
8
FOLD BACK SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
Swing the Support Legs
inward and fold the
4
INSERT BALL DAMS
Push the balls into whole support leg as-
the Center Trough sembly, with the Control
and place the Ball Box attached, into the robot as
Dams in their re- shown. You may need to hold up
the Trap Net while folding the
Ë
Inserting Ball
Dam Into Control Box In
Retainer Slot Storage Position
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9 12
FOLD TRAYS UP SECURE TRAY STRAP
Fold the Ball Return Pull the tops
Trays closed by lift- of the Ball
ing until they lock Return Trays
into their vertical together by
position. attaching the free end of
the Tray Strap to the top
Ë
hole of the opposite tray.
Should the anchored end
of the Tray Strap ever
come loose, it should be
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PLACE NET TUBES IN STORAGE HOLES reattached to the bottom hole. It may be necessary to wet it
From the back before it will fit back in the hole.
of the robot, de- WARNING: Do not carry the robot by its rubberTray Strap.
tach the left and Theis strap is not designed to support the weight of the robot.
right Curved Replace the Tray Strap with the optional Carrying Strap (see
Net Support Tubes from their page 19) if you intend to carry your robot by the strap.
associated Straight Net Sup-
port Tubes. Place the curved
13
tubes into their storage holes PLACE ROBOT IN ROBO-TOTE
(2nd & 4th holes) on top of the If you pur-
Net Support Plate. chased the
optional Robo-
Tote carrying
Separating The case (see page 18), your Robo-
Upper And Lower Pong 2040 will now fit inside
Net Support the case. The carrying case
Tubes protects the exterior of the
robot during movement or
Net Support storage and it comes with a
Plate backstrap for easy transport.
The exterior pocket is used
to store the Pong-Master
targets (if you purchased
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ROBOT PROPERLY FOLDED that accessory). When in-
When the robot is fully folded and with its serting the targets into the
components in their proper storage posi- pocket, target wires should Pong-Master
tions, all parts fit within the confines of the be furthest down in the Targets
Center Trough and the Ball Return Trays. pocket to prevent the weight
of the wires from bending the edges of the targets.
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READY FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT
With your Robo-Pong
2040 inside its carrying
case, it’s ready to go
anywhere you go. Carry
it on your back, store it in a closet, or
take it in your car to your friend’s
house! Your robot will be shielded
from dust and all parts will be in one
place when you’re ready to set it up
again.
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ACCESSORY 540 1040 2040
Recycling Net Upgrade • • I
RP 540 Upgrade Kit • I I
Ball Catch Net • •
Robo-Tote •
Pong-Master •
Robo-Caddy • • •
Pong-Pal • • •
Robo-Balls • • •
Carrying Strap •
Tray Liners •
I =Included
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MAINTENANCE STEPS & TRANSFORMER SPECS (ALL MODELS)
2
Robo-Pong robots are easy to maintain. The only CLEAN FRICTION BLOCK
maintenance that our robots require is an occasional Make sure the word
cleaning. The Ball Discharge Wheel and Friction Block are “Topspin” is at the
especially prone to dirt build-up. Periodically inspect these top of the discharge
parts and clean with Rubber Drive Cleaner (see page 19) and hole. Wet your cloth
a cloth. One indicator that these parts are dirty is erratic with a small amount of
delivery—balls are occasionally ejected sideways, down Rubber Drive Cleaner. Insert
into the net, or popped up. the wet cloth into the dis-
It’s possible to clean these parts without disassembling charge hole with your index
finger and rub it forcefully
ËË
the robot head. The following steps show how it is done
using the Rubber Drive Cleaner and a cloth. This cleaner is over the curved rubber sur-
terrific for removing dirt from rubber surfaces and restores face of the Friction Block (Key
the natural grip to these parts. If your fingers are too large #77, Figure E, page 24). Using a dry section of the cloth,
to clean these parts through the discharge hole, you will wipe the Friction Block lightly to remove any remaining
need to dissassemble the robot head. See Figures D & E on dirt and dry it off.
page 24 for disassembly instructions.
3
CLEAN DISCHARGE WHEEL
To reduce the amount of dirt that enters your machine,
Rotate the head so the
keep the table, balls, and playing area clean. Dust, pet
word “Backspin” is at
hairs, carpet fibers, and other fibrous material can wrap Ë
the top of the discharge
around the drive pin and literally “strangle” the Ball Speed
hole. To clean the
Motor to stop it from functioning. When wiping off the
Ë
Discharge Wheel, you must in-
outside of your robot, use a damp cloth. Do not use any
Ë
sert two fingers into the
solvent based cleaner. Be careful not to get water on the
discharge hole. Wet a clean
motors, Control Box, or the 5 Pin Connector.
section of the cloth with the
1
REMOVE ROBOT BODY cleaner. Insert one finger into
First, remove the robot the hole to hold the side of the wheel and keep it from
body from the Center turning. Now, insert the wet cloth with your other finger
Trough (2040) or Ball and forcefully rub the rubber surface of the wheel. After
Bucket (540/1040). (See you clean the initial exposed section of the wheel, rotate the
Steps 3, 4, & 5 on page 10.) Then wheel a little with your first finger to expose the next
lay it on a flat work surface. section of wheel for cleaning. Keep cleaning a small section
of wheel at a time until you’ve cleaned the entire wheel.
Then use a dry section of cloth to lightly dry off the wheel.
Lastly reattach the robot body by reversing Step 1.
NO POWER PROBLEMS F. Pickup fingers are broken or loose. See Figure J, page
25. If loose, tighten; if broken, replace.
1. PROBLEM G. If Control Box emits a high-pitched squeal when
No robot functions work and Power Switch on Control Box power is turned on, even if Connector Cable (and
does not light up when turned on. Linking Cable from Pong-Master Scoreboard, if
SOLUTIONS applicable) is unplugged from the box, the U4 chip or
A. Make sure transformer is plugged securely into a 12V Relay on the circuit board is defective. Replace.1,2
power outlet. Verify there is power in the outlet. Check
that transformer input (on top of transformer) matches BALL SPEED/DISCHARGE PROBLEMS
local electrical specifications. See Chart A or B, pg. 20. 4. PROBLEM
B. Check that the pin of the transformer cord is plugged Ball speed seems to be slower than when new.
securely into the Power Jack of the Control Box. SOLUTIONS
C. Transformer is defective. Test for proper output with a A. Incorrect Transformer. Check Chart A or B, page 20.
voltmeter. If defective, replace. B. Hair or fibers are entwined around drive pin of Ball
D. If Control Box has been knocked off the table, a break Speed Motor. Remove Ball Discharge Wheel and
may have been created on the circuit board. Inspect inspect at base of brass shaft on the motor. Clean, if
and resolder any broken connections. Break is usually necessary. See Figures D & E, page 24.
where the Power Jack is soldered to the circuit board. C. The brass shaft on the Ball Speed Motor is loose. The
E. Verify that wires are properly attached to the Power Ball Discharge Wheel is screwed onto this shaft and
Switch. Red wire should be closest to “off”. Brown or then the shaft is permanently pressed onto the motor's
white wire should be attached to the middle terminal. drive pin. It cannot be reattached. Replace the motor.
Black wire should be closest to “on”.1,2 Test by holding the rubber wheel with a finger and
F. Power Switch is bad. Replace. then turn power on and adjust Ball Speed to 10. If you
2. PROBLEM hear the motor spinning while you are holding the
No robot functions work or only work intermittently, and wheel stationary, then the brass shaft is loose. If the
the Power Switch1,2 lights up when turned on. motor does not spin, then shaft is securely fastened.
SOLUTIONS D. Ball Discharge Wheel and/or Friction Block are worn.
A. Make sure Connector Cable is securely plugged in at Replace both parts. See Figures D & E, page 24.
both ends. E. Ball Speed Motor needs lubricating. Spray inside
B. Check fuse in Control Box. If blown, replace.1,2 motor with an electrical contact cleaner/lubricant.
C. Fuse holder is not making good contact with the fuse. F. Friction Block (FB) is not moving freely. Test by
If loose, tighten; if defective, replace.1,2 pressing FB down with your thumb and visually check
D. Bridge Rectifier is bad. Especially indicated if fuse to see if FB tabs are returning to the top of their slots.
keeps blowing after power is turned on. Replace.1,2 If FB is hanging up in its travel, remove FB and smooth
E. Defective Connector Cable. See Solution 14A. its tabs and/or sides by filing. Also, clean out FB tab
slots in the head housings. Replace FB if necessary.
BALL FEED/FREQUENCY PROBLEMS
May also be caused by overtorquing of robot head
3. PROBLEM screws. If loosening these screws frees up FB travel,
Robot will not pick up balls. replace left head housing. See Figure E, page 24.
SOLUTIONS G. Potentiometer, Voltage Regulator, and/or Bridge
A. Pong-Master Scoreboard (an optional accessory) is Rectifier inside the Control Box are bad. Replace.1,2
controlling Ball Feed. Turn Scoreboard off.1,2 H. Balls are too small. Check with Ball Dam. See page 11.
B. Ball jam. See Problem 18. 5. PROBLEM
C. Ball Feed Motor is not running. See Problem 14. Robot picks up balls, but balls just fall out of discharge
D. Ball Feed Motor runs backward. See Problem 13. opening instead of shooting out.
E. Ball Feed transfer gears and/or Main Gear are SOLUTIONS
damaged or assembled incorrectly. See Figure J, page A. If using 38mm balls, be sure both Ball Size Switches are
25 for correct assembly. Replace gears with stripped in the “38” position. If using 40mm balls, and switches
teeth or other damage.
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are set to “40”, check balls to be sure a 38mm ball is not 10. PROBLEM
mixed in with 40mm balls. See pages 10 & 11. Oscillator operates, but motion is jerky and/or straining
B. Ball Speed Motor is not running. See Problem 14. noises are heard.1,2
C. Friction Block is missing or not functioning properly. SOLUTIONS
See Solution 4F. A. Oscillator Motor Cover is pressing down on the
D. Ball Discharge Wheel has come off. Reattach. See Control Levers, restricting their movement. Remove
Figure E, page 24. See also Solution 4C. cover and file or scrape away a small amount of the
E. Ball Speed Motor is running backwards. See Problem 13. bottom edge of the cover that is directly above the
F. Balls are too small. Check with Ball Dam. See page 11. levers. See Figure G, page 25.1,2
6. PROBLEM B. Rough mold parting seams on the top and/or bottom
Robot shoots erratically. Some balls delivered high, others of Oscillator Pivot Guide. Smooth seams with a file or
low or off to the side. sharp knife. See Figure F, page 25.
SOLUTIONS 11. PROBLEM
A. If using 40mm balls, check to be sure both Ball Size Robot does not deliver the ball all the way to either the left or
Switches are in the “40” position. If using 38mm balls, right corner of the table when spin is set to straight topspin
and switches are set to “38”, a 40mm ball may be or backspin, Control Levers are set to positions 3 & 4, and
mixed in with your 38mm balls. See pages 10 & 11. robot is in position 4 or 5 (Figure 15, page 12).1,2
B. Friction Block is dirty, worn or defective. If dirty, SOLUTIONS
clean; otherwise, replace. See cleaning procedures on A. See Solutions 8B, 8C, 9A, 10A, & 10B.1,2
page 20 and Figure E, page 24. Also see Solution 4F. B. Make sure fit of Control Lever Adapter to Pivot Guide
C. Ball Discharge Wheel is dirty, worn, out of round, is very tight. If loose, replace Control Lever Adapter
cracked, or loose. If loose, tighten; if dirty, clean; and/or Pivot Guide. See Figure G, page 25.1,2
otherwise, replace. See cleaning procedures on page 20 C. Be sure Clear Front Cover is properly attached.
and Figure D, page 24. D. Plastic pins on top and bottom of Oscillator Pivot
D. Ball Speed Motor mounting screws are loose. Tighten. Guide are not straight and exactly perpendicular to the
See Figure D, page 24. top and bottom surfaces. If either pin is crooked,
E. Slots in Robot Head Housings for Friction Block tabs replace Pivot Guide. See Figure G, page 25.
and/or 2mm spacers of the Ball Size Switches are E. Defective Friction Block. Replace. See Figure E, pg. 24.
worn. Replace housings. See Figure E, page 24. F. If problem persists after eliminating all other solutions,
F. Ball Discharge Spring is defective. See Solution 18F. you may intentionally twist the robot and/or mount
7. PROBLEM the robot off-center towards the problem corner.
Robot shoots more than one ball at a time. 12. PROBLEM
SOLUTIONS Robot head drifts away from intended direction when
A. Ball Discharge Spring has come off or is damaged. oscillator is turned off.1,2
Replace. See Figure E, page 24. SOLUTION
B. Using new, dirty, low quality, or oversized balls. Wash A. Set Control Levers to positions 3 & 4. See page 9.1,2
and dry new or dirty balls. After washing new balls, be
sure to use rub down procedure described in Note 4 on GENERAL MOTOR PROBLEMS
page 15. Check balls with a Ball Dam to be sure they 13. PROBLEM
are the correct size and roundness. See page 11. Ball Speed Motor or Ball Feed Motor runs backward.
OSCILLATOR PROBLEMS 1,2 SOLUTION
A. The 5 Pin Connector is incorrectly wired or the motor
8. PROBLEM connections are reversed. In either case, switching the
Oscillator motor runs, but head does not move.1,2 wires on the motor will correct the problem. See
SOLUTIONS Figures E & J, on pages 24 & 25.
A. Control Levers are set to 1,6. Reposition. See page 9.1,2 14. PROBLEM
B. A gear post, lever, or the Control Lever Adapter has One or two motors don't run, but the others run normally.
broken. Replace. See Figures B & G, pages 24 & 25.1,2 SOLUTIONS
C. Oscillator is not assembled correctly. Be sure top pin of A. One or more wires inside the Connector Cable are
Pivot Guide is inserted inside the hole on the bottom of broken. Examine the cable by plugging it in and
the Oscillator Motor Cover and that the bottom pin of turning on the power. Adjust knob controlling the
the Pivot Guide is in the corresponding hole of the inoperative motor to 10, other knobs to 0. Then twist,
Upper Guide. See Figure G, page 25.1,2 turn, push, and pull a small section of cable at a time
9. PROBLEM trying to get the broken wires inside the cable to make
Oscillator operates, but Oscillator Control Levers jump out contact with one another. If the inoperative motor
of place while oscillator is running.1,2 suddenly starts running, you have found the break.
SOLUTION Also cable can be checked with a voltmeter. Replace.
A. Control Levers are bent or cracked. Levers can B. Check the 5-Pin Connector to see if two of the
sometimes be bent back into shape when softened by terminals are touching or if a wire is not soldered
heating. Otherwise, replace. See Figure G, page 25.1,2 securely to its terminal. If so, carefully bend the
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terminals apart to keep them from touching or resolder
BALL JAMS
the connection. See Figure I, page 25.
C. A wire to the problem motor is unattached. Reattach. 18. PROBLEM
D. Wires attached to motor are shorting each other out. Balls jam inside the machine. Ball jams are normally
Bend terminals apart so wires don’t touch each other. indicated by a squealing noise from the Control Box.
E. If the problem is either the Ball Feed or Oscillator SOLUTIONS
Motor1,2, check the nylon transfer gears connected to A. See Solution 6A.
the motor for obstructions or wear. Clean and relub- B. Using new balls. New balls have a tacky finish that
ricate sparingly with a light grease. Replace any gears creates excess friction as the balls move through the
with worn teeth. See Figures B & J, pages 24 & 25. robot. As the finish wears off, there is less friction
F. Motor is “frozen” (especially likely if robot has not created. Follow directions in Note 4 on page 15 for
been used for awhile or is stored in a damp or humid washing and “rubbing down” new balls.
environment). Turn knob controlling the inoperative C. Oversize, irregular, or out-of-round balls. Check the
motor to 10. Give the steel gear or rubber wheel at the balls using the ball checker holes in the Ball Dams2.
end of the motor a turn with your fingers. If the motor Discard any balls that do not pass easily through this
was frozen, motor will start spinning. Lubricate motor gauge. Avoid any balls that have a rough seam even if
with an electrical contact cleaner/lubricant. they pass the ball gauge test. See page 11.
G. Motor is defective. The motor can be tested by D. Dented or cracked balls. Anytime balls jam, check to be
connecting it with jumper wires to a 9 volt battery. sure none of them get dented or cracked; otherwise,
Before testing, disconnect any gears that are connected those balls can cause additional jams. Ball denting may
in sequence to the motor. If the motor does not run also be caused by build-up of dirt on the Friction Block
from battery power, it must be replaced. and/or Ball Discharge Wheel. Periodically inspect
H. The Voltage Regulator and/or the Potentiometer these parts, and if necessary, follow cleaning
inside the Control Box that governs the inoperative instructions on page 20.
motor has gone bad. Replace or send in for repair.1,2 E. Foreign objects or loose parts in the ball feed path.
I If Ball Feed Motor, and above solutions don’t work, Remove the Clear Front Cover (Figure 23, page 15) and
Relay Switch on circuit board may be bad. Replace.1,2 inspect for objects that are preventing the Ball Pickup
J. If none of the above solutions work, the problem is Wheel from turning or balls from sliding up the ball
likely a short or bad component inside the Control channel. Also check inside the robot head. Reattach
Box. Replace or send in for repair. any loose parts or remove any foreign objects.
15. PROBLEM F. Worn or defective Ball Discharge Spring. Open the
A motor runs, but does not change speed when the knob on robot head and inspect the back surface of the Ball
the Control Box is turned. Discharge Spring for wear. Replace if any flat shiny
SOLUTIONS surface is found or the spring is otherwise defective.
A. If all motors run at top speed, check that the wires This spring should be completely round with no flat
inside the Control Box that connect the Potentiometer spots. See Figure E, page 24.
Circuit Board to the Main Circuit Board are plugged in G. Ball Speed Motor runs backward. See Problem 13.
securely. Red wire goes to the #1 terminal.1,2 H. Restricted ball feed channel. Occasionally the walls of
B. See Solution 14H. the ball feed channel may warp inward enough to keep
16. PROBLEM balls from moving easily upward. Remove the Front
Turning a knob on the Control Box affects a motor other Cover and while holding a known good ball (as tested
than the one the knob normally controls. per Figure 14, page 11) slide the ball up and down the
SOLUTIONS ball feed channel to verify that it does not hang up. If it
A. See Solutions 14A & 14B. does, it is possible to warm the walls with a hair dryer
B. Voltage Regulators inside Control Box are shorting and carefully bend the walls apart at the restricted area
across each other. Insulator Pad must be between the to increase the clearance. See Figure A, page 24.
1Robo-Pong 1040 only
Voltage Regulators and the metal bottom of the
2Robo-Pong 2040 only
Control Box. Voltage Regulator Bracket must not be
5Robo-Pong 540 only
contacting the leads of any two Voltage Regulators.1,2
C. If turning the Oscillator Speed up causes Ball Speed
and Frequency to slow down and the Power Switch
light dims, the Circuit Board Brackets have scratched
the traces on the Circuit Board. Replace brackets with
insulated brackets available free from Newgy.1,2
17. PROBLEM
All motors run slow.
SOLUTIONS
A. Be sure you are using the correct transformer. Check
your Transformer against Chart A or B, page 20.
B. Bridge Rectifier inside Control Box is bad. Replace.1,2
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EXPLODED VIEWS, DISASSEMBLY, AND REPAIR
NOTES: 1. Refer to the following drawings when disassembling or assembling the robot. The key numbers used to identify the
parts correspond to the key numbers on the Parts List on pages 26 & 27.
2. There are no adjustments to any robot parts. If there is a faulty or worn part that causes the robot to malfunction,
that part must be replaced. Your robot is designed to be easily serviced and repaired.
3. Use grease sparingly on the gear trains connected to a motor since excess grease will get on other parts of the
robot and the balls, and will attract dirt to the gears, causing clogs.
FIGURE A 89 90 FIGURE B
93 91
TESTING BALL FEED OSCILLATOR
CHANNEL FOR 93 GEARS & MOTOR
RESTRICTIONS ASSEMBLY
(1040/2040
ONLY)
Tracer Wire 85
Ball
Attaches To
Terminal With
Polarity Marker
Brass Gear Post
86
88
93 FIGURE C 93
OSCILLATOR
93
MECHANISM 94
76
TO HOUSING
(1040/2040
87 ONLY)
85 72
63
ROT
AT
O
I
75
83
71
67
TO UPPER GUIDE
When attaching
the Oscillator
Motor Cover
(83) to the robot,
move the
1040/2040
ONLY
} 81
84
80
83
Oscillator
Control Levers
(81 & 82) to
positions 1 and 79
82
68 6 (see page 9).
This makes it
70 easier for the
67
74 oscillator drive
shaft to fit
73
between the
levers. 57
Robot Head
73 Black 87
(To Ball (w/Tracer) (To Osc.
57 Speed Motor) Motor)
Red Black
(No Tracer)
White
(Or Black)
39 Black Black
(w/Tracer) (No Tracer)
53
FIGURE H (To Ball Feed Motor) 92
91
BALL FEED
UPPER GUIDE FIGURE I 39
93 TO BACK PANEL 5-PIN CONNECTOR
FIGURE J Polarity
Marker Tracer Wire Attaches
BALL FEED To Terminal With
Polarity Marker
MOTOR & GEARS
ASSEMBLY
53
51 93
49 52
54
93
39
45
47 93
50 33
46 48
41 44 93 42
25
PAR TS LIST FOR NET ASSEMBLY (2040 ONLY)
17
17
16
19
25
31
20 7 31
18 9 5
25 19
31 27 8 10,11,12
33 14 25
18
28
23
31 29
4
21
34 32
22 24
15 23
1 30
3
35 33
26 2
27
NOTE: The key numbers on this parts list correspond to the numbers used to identify parts in this manual.
27
OWNER'S
MANUAL
TABLE TENNIS ROBOT
SERVICE AND REPAIR Thank you for purchasing a Newgy Robo-Pong robot. We inspect our
products to be sure they are of high quality and free of defects. However, if
you need service or advice on your robot, please contact our Customer
Service Department at the address and telephone number at the lower left
corner of this page.
Please call us for return authorization before you send in your robot for
repair. Often, repairs can easily be handled on the phone. Have you tried to
troubleshoot the problem by trying the tips on pages 21–23? You may also
want to visit our website to see if any information has been updated. When
you do call, please have your serial number and this manual handy. (The
serial number is located on the Support Flange—see Figure 17, page 13.) If,
after talking with our Service Department, you need to send in your robot,
be sure to include a brief note describing the problem and listing your
daytime phone number and shipping address.
HOW TO ORDER You may order from our Customer Service Department a current parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS price list, or you may look it up on our website. If you know which part you
want to order (see pages 26 & 27), you may order it by phone if you have a
credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). Otherwise,
you will need to fill in a parts order form and include a check or money
order along with your order.
SERVICE POLICY OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE POLICY: When your 1-Year Limited
Warranty expires, the manufacturer will repair any normal wear and tear to
the robot for a $30 service charge plus $6 shipping and handling for a
period of 5 years from date of purchase. This policy does not cover damage
due to abuse, misuse, or improper handling and applies only to Newgy
robots bought from the USA.
WARRANTY Your Warranty Card (included with this manual) should be mailed
within 15 days of purchase. A copy of the warranty information is given
below. Be sure to keep your purchase receipt. We suggest you keep your
receipt with this manual and record the following information:
Date Purchased _____________________ Serial # ________________________
Store Name _________________________ City, State______________________