| 1) Omnibot does not move with Master Control Unit (MCU). | |
| A) Is Omnibot power switch
ON? B) Is MCU (Master Control Unit)power switch ON? Do you see the RED light? C) Is MCU antenna extended? D) Wrong Mode selected? Place in R/C. E) Robot didn't Home - All Axis return to a starting state. F) Check alkaline batteries (Omnibot & MCU) G) Check Fuse H) 6-volt Lead Acid battery needs charging. I) Check motor switches on the back of the robot. Omnibot 2000 |
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| 2) There is feedback when operating in R/C or PROGRAM. | |
| A) Volume too high.
B) MCU too close to Omnibot. |
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| 3) Omnibot does movements you did not program. ( In program mode playback) | |
| A) Clean heads/capstan/pinch
roller on tape deck. B) You could be getting interference form other items. |
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| 4) Omnibot does not travel in a straight line. | |
| A) Adjust steering with small screwdriver in
back of unit B) See question 10. Note: It has been found that some units have this installed but not hooked up. |
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| 5) No robot sounds | |
| A) Clock Display must
be in Time of Day (with Diamonds flashing) B) The "AA" batteries are dead or not installed. C) "AA" Contacts in Robot are Damaged./font> D) Volume switch is turned down |
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| 6) Tape won't start from Master Control Unit | |
| A) Clock Display must
be in Time of Day (with Diamonds flashing) B) The "AA" batteries are dead or not installed. |
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| 7) When I press MCU I see a red light on my robot. | |
| A) Lead acid battery is discharged to 5.7 volts or below. Recharge Battery (See Question 14) | |
| 8) I have lost my charger, What are the specs for the charger? | |
| A) 6VDC @ 500ma ; Center post Negative B) You can buy a Charger from my Online Store |
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| 9) I have lost the Home Pad, Do I need it? | |
| A) No, it is not a needed part of the robot. | |
| 10) I had my Omnibot 2000/Omnibot or Robie Sr. open and noticed that the steering adjustment was not hooked up. | |
| A) The circuitry was improved so that steering adjustments are no longer necessary. | |
| 11) I try running a program from tape and it skips/misses commands. | |
| A) Tape must be less than 60 minutes in length. | |
| B) Clean the head of the tape player. | |
| 12) What is the difference between Omnibot and Omnibot 2000. | |
| A) Taller, Omnibot Height is :15 inches ( Omnibot 2000 Height is: 25 inches ) | |
| B) Omnibot 2000 has head movement, left/right | |
| C) Omnibot 2000 has arm/wrist/finger movement. | |
| D) Omnibot 2000 a high/low gear for floor movement. | |
| E) Omnibot 2000 has back panel for extra Accessory connections | |
| 13) How can I order parts like a battery or charger from you? | |
| A) Go to my Online Store | |
| 14) What is the Charge time for the Omnibot or Omnibot 2000 (6 Volt 4.5 Ah) Lead Acid Battery? | |
| A) Charge no more than 8 hours after B/C light comes on robot. (With 6 Volt 500 mA AC Charger) | |
| 15) I have tried everything on your F.A.Q, but still can't get my Robot to work. | |
| A) Contact me Via Contact Form
B) Let me know you READ my F.A.Q |
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| 16) When I turn on the
Robot, the wrist makes clicking sounds and is spinning. |
A) The sensor might be bad
in the wrist. I do repair work.| 17) When I turn on the
Robot,the head makes clicking sounds and is spinning. |
A) The sensor might be bad
in the head. - I do repair Work |
18) What are the Specs
for Omnibot Family (Battery) Original? |
Type: Sealed Lead Acid |
Output Rating: 6 Volts @ 4.0aH Physical Size: 2 3/4" L x 1.3/4" W x 4" H Connection: Barrel Type Center Post (Negative) 19) What are the Specs
for Omnibot 2000 Eye Lamps |
Type: Unknown |
Output Rating: 2.8 Volts @ 200 mA Danger do not exceed 3 Volts @ 250mA 20) My Robot needs Repair, Do you know who can repair it? |
Yes, I repair robots please use my contact page. |
21) What is the sequence the Omnibot 2000 robot follows when starting up. 'It's Homing sequence' |
Note: All Axis must return home for you to be able to control the robot. |