Frequently Asked Questions
AirplaneBot
Will I need help from an adult?
Yes , depending on your age and strength, you may need help from an adult.
I followed the instructions but my AirplaneBot is not moving forward, what should I do?
This could be for several reasons:
- Because the propeller and wheels are too tight and cannot rotate freely.
I therefore invite you to leave a little space between the propeller, the wheels and the plates .
- Because the red and black wires are installed backwards.
I invite you to check the connection of the red and black wires using the explanations and images in the instructions.
My AirplaneBot is going backwards, what should I do?
This may be due to the installation of the connection wires from the battery box to the motor which are backwards.
I invite you to check the connection of the red and black wires using the explanations and images in the instructions.
SpiderBot
Will I need help from an adult?
Yes , depending on your age and strength, you may need help from an adult.
I followed the instructions but my SpiderBot is not moving forward, what should I do?
This could be for several reasons:
- Because the orange sockets are too tight and your SpiderBot is not mobile enough.
I therefore invite you to slightly loosen the sockets .
- Because the red and black wires are installed backwards.
I invite you to check the connection of the red and black wires using the explanations and images in the instructions.
My SpiderBot is moving too fast and turning around, why?
Check that your rocker arms are symmetrical on each side and that your exterior and interior legs are at the same level .
My SpiderBot is walking backwards, what should I do?
This may be due to the installation of the connection wires from the battery box to the motor which are backwards.
I invite you to check the connection of the red and black wires using the explanations and images in the instructions.
Thumbs-up Bot
Will I need help from an adult?
Yes , depending on your age and strength, you may need help from an adult.
I followed the instructions but my Thumbs-up Bot is not moving forward, what should I do?
This could be for several reasons:
- Because the orange sockets are too tight and your Thumbs-up Bot is not mobile enough.
I therefore invite you to slightly loosen the sockets .
- Because the red and black wires are installed backwards.
I invite you to check the connection of the red and black wires using the explanations and images in the instructions.
- Because the elastic is too tight between the plate and the wheel on the axle or is not positioned on the pulley.
I invite you to check that the elastic is well placed on the pulley and free to move on the rod .
- It is also possible that the arms and rocker arms are not correctly aligned.
I invite you to check that everything is symmetrical .
My Thumbs-up Bot makes a loud spinning noise, what should I do?
This may be because the worm gear is too far down on the motor shaft.
I therefore invite you to remove the worm gear and push it in again very lightly .
My Thumbs-up Bot is walking backwards, what should I do?
This may be due to the installation of the connection wires from the battery box to the motor which are backwards.
I invite you to check the connection of the red and black wires using the explanations and images in the instructions.
CarBot
Will I need help from an adult?
Yes , depending on your age and strength, you may need help from an adult.
I followed the instructions but my CarBot is not moving forward, what should I do?
This could be for several reasons:
- Because the orange sockets are too tight and your CarBot is not mobile enough.
I therefore invite you to slightly loosen the sockets .
- Because the connection wires are installed backwards.
I invite you to check the different wire connections using the explanations and images in the instructions. Also check that the wires are touching each other under the insulating tape .
- Because one or both controllers are incorrectly positioned.
I invite you to check that your controllers are correctly installed and wired as in the images and instructions given.
- Because the elastic is not positioned on the pulleys.
I invite you to check that the elastic is correctly placed on the pulleys .
- Because the pinion is either pushed too far or not far enough onto the motor rod.
I invite you to push in or remove the pinion a little so that the end of the pinion is at the same level as the end of the rod.
My CarBot makes a loud spinning noise, what should I do?
Because the gear is either pushed too far or not far enough onto the motor rod.
I invite you to push in or remove the pinion a little so that the end of the pinion is at the same level as the end of the rod.