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ADJUST HEAD ANGLE

Loosen the Brass 

Knob on the right 

side of the robot 

(as you’re facing 

it), and angle the head down as 

far as possible and then re-tight-

en. Verify that the word “top-

spin” is at the top of the ball dis-

charge hole. (See Figures 4, 5, & 7 

on pages 7 and 8 for more info.)

POSITION ROBOT ON TABLE

Position the robot in 

the center of the 

table close to the 

endline as shown. 

The robot’s head should be in line 

with the centerline of the table 

(Robot position 1, Figure 15, page 12).

NEWGY TABLE TENNIS ROBOT SYSTEM

QUICK SET-UP FOR ROBO-PONG 545

The Newgy Table Tennis Robot System includes Robo-

Pong models 545, 1040+, and 2040+. Upgrade kits are 

incorporated into the system to enable a customer to retain 

their investment in their robot and to add features and 

capabilities as needed. These upgrades consist of the Robo-

Pong 545 Upgrade Kit to convert a 545 into a 1040+ and the 

Recycling Net Upgrade Kit to transform a 1040+ into a 

2040+. 

Robo-Pong robots require no assembly or tools. They 

are pre-assembled and factory tested before being packed 

and shipped. They only require a brief set-up before 

they’re ready for play! The following quick set-up steps 

will assist you in properly setting up your robot.

If you purchased a 2040+, a video is included that also 

explains set-up and operation. Additionally, the video 

includes some simple table tennis techniques for returning 

the different spins your robot can deliver (also see page 8). 

Please view the video first if you have a video player.

For maximum enjoyment of and benefit from your 

Robo-Pong, it's best to follow the simple set-up steps as 

outlined below or as shown in the video. Later chapters of 

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complete disassembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, 

accessories, parts replacement, service, and warranty. In 

general, instructions will apply to all models except when 

clearly designated by a caption, heading, or the following 

footnotes: 

1

Robo-Pong 1040+ only, 

2

Robo-Pong 2040+ only, 

or 

5

Robo-Pong 545 only.

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 in your robot pack-

age (for 2040+ models sold from the U.S.) explains in detail 

table tennis strokes, spins, serves, footwork, and other 

techniques. It also tells how to use your robot for fitness 

training and as fun entertainment for kids and adults. If 

you purchased a 1040+ or 545 model, you can download 

the Training Manual from our website, www.newgy.com. 

In addition, there is a wealth of coaching articles and other 

information on our website.

Your robot comes with a supply of Newgy 40mm 

Robo-Balls (for robots sold from the U.S.). Robo-Balls are 

specially selected for the best robot performance possible. 

To order additional balls, Training Manual, video, 

upgrade kits, or any other robot accessory or part, please 

contact Newgy Customer Service or visit our website. 

Contact info is given on the front cover of this manual.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3

VERIFY ALL PARTS

Unpack all the parts and check that all parts 

are present. If unable to identify a part, look 

for a small silver label with the name of the 

part. If any part is missing, please contact 

Newgy immediately. You may want to keep your box and 

styrofoam pieces in case you ever need to ship your robot.

WASH BALLS, THEN PLACE IN BUCKET

Open the bag(s) of balls and wash them in 

lukewarm, soapy water. Then rinse in clear 

water and dry. Place the washed balls in the 

Ball Bucket. Other new balls you use should 

be washed and dried before placing them in the bucket. 

You may also include used balls with worn surfaces. All 

balls must be 40mm.

CONNECT CABLE TO ROBOT

Plug one end of the 

Connector Cable into the 

5-Pin Connector on the 

back of the robot as 

shown. (Also see Figure 17, page 13.)

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Page 1: ...g Instructions Carefully Newgy Table Tennis Robot OWNER S MANUAL For Models 2040 1040 545 Manufactured under one or more of the following U S patents 4 844 458 4 854 588 4 917 380 5 009 421 5 335 905...

Page 2: ...arranties with respect to the contents of this manual and expressly waives any implied warran ty for the particular purpose of sale or interest The manufacturer reserves the right to make any amendmen...

Page 3: ...ies parts replacement service and warranty In general instructions will apply to all models except when clearly designated by a caption heading or the following footnotes 1Robo Pong 1040 only 2Robo Po...

Page 4: ...end in a horizontal position 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 of the table Open the clip and place the Connector Cable and...

Page 5: ...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 and adjustments for your machine read...

Page 6: ...th the table and the Front Support Plate sits on top of the table The center of the Front Support Plate aligns with the centerline of the table The robot will be held by its own weight See Figure 10 p...

Page 7: ...r settings increase the time between shots Higher settings decrease time between shots Lowest set ting at which balls will come out is approximately 2 13 to 26 balls per minute At a setting of 10 the...

Page 8: ...um Ball Speed is 3 5 As the Ball Speed is turned up the head must be angled up to deliver the ball so it first strikes the player s side of the table robot returning see Figures 6A 6B As the Ball Spee...

Page 9: ...From Position Shown SPIN SELECTION FIGURE 7 TOPSPIN SIDE VIEW BACKSPIN SIDE VIEW P A D D L E PADDLE LEFT SIDESPIN TOP VIEW RIGHT SIDESPIN TOP VIEW RETURN SHOT RETURN SHOT RETURN SHOT PADDLE PADDLE RET...

Page 10: ...lure to follow these instructions 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 d...

Page 11: ...the playing area and place them inside the box too REMOVE CLEAR FRONT COVER Place the robot body on your table Pull the Clear Front Cover off by squeez ing on the circular fingerholds on the sides of...

Page 12: ...roll down into the Center Trough The balls will be out of the way and you can easily loosen the two wing nuts and two clip washers then pull up on the robot body to remove it see Steps 4 5 opposite p...

Page 13: ...er s end At a Ball Speed setting of 10 the ball speed is very fast and simulates the angle from which a typical kill shot would be hit However the 1040 s oscillator ranges are narrower than if the rob...

Page 14: ...ake sure the robot sits level by adjusting the Rubber Tips as described above In this case it may be necessary to use the Rubber Tip one size larger than normal to level the robot ADJUSTING NET TENSIO...

Page 15: ...the flexible band 21B Insert the band into the clip where the knot is located 21C Side Net should look like 21D The flexible bands were designed to provide the proper tension for the side nets in most...

Page 16: ...tting them in the Ball Bucket or Ball Trays run the balls through the machine at high frequency by setting the Ball Frequency to 10 the Ball Speed to 3 the spin to backspin and aim the head at the mid...

Page 17: ...VE BALL DAMS F r o m t h e front of the robot raise e a c h t r a y slightly and remove the Ball Dams from their storage posi tions Don t raise too much or the balls will fall out See Figures 11 13 on...

Page 18: ...s if you purchased that accessory When in serting the targets into the pocket target wires should be furthest down in the pocket to prevent the weight of the wires from bending the edges of the target...

Page 19: ...he plastic Be careful not to get water on the motors Control Box or the 5 Pin Connector REMOVE ROBOT BODY First remove the robot body from the Center Trough 2040 or Ball Bucket 545 1040 Then lay it on...

Page 20: ...ill not pick up balls SOLUTIONS A Pong Master Scoreboard an optional accessory is controlling Ball Feed Turn Scoreboard off 1 2 B Ball jam See Problem 18 C Ball Feed Motor is not running See Problem 1...

Page 21: ...r the ball all the way to either the left or right corner of the table when spin is set to straight topspin or backspin Control Levers are set to positions 3 4 and robot is in position 1 or 5 Figure 1...

Page 22: ...e Control Box is bad Replace 1 2 BALL JAMS 18 PROBLEM Balls jam inside the machine Ball jams are normally indicated by a squealing noise from the Control Box SOLUTIONS A See Solution 6A B Using new or...

Page 23: ...er 60 See Note 2 78 See Note 1 65 64 72 74 63 58 77 See Note 3 61 FIGURE E ROBOT HEAD ASSEMBLY 1 When disassembling the robot head do not let the Detent Pin 65 fall out of the Left Housing 61 since it...

Page 24: ...n 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 2 A small amount of Superglue cyanoacrylate holds the Ball Discharge Spring 60 onto th...

Page 25: ...1 2000 116 CT Support Leg Rubber Tip 3 4w std 2 12 2000 118 CT Support Leg Rubber Tip 1w 2 13 2000 120 CT Rubber Spacer Washer not shown 4 14 2000 122 CT Pivot Pin 1 15 2050 124B CT Ball Dam 40 mm 2 1...

Page 26: ...I pg 25 1 54 2040 161B BF Spring Short 1 55 2040 162A BF Clear Front Cover 40mm 1 57 2040 164B BF Upper Guide 40 mm 1 58 2040 166A BF Discharge Tube 40mm 1 59 2000 168 BF Discharge Tube Brake 2 60 20...

Page 27: ...TRAINING LOG 27 DATE TIME NOTES...

Page 28: ...28 DATE TIME NOTES...

Page 29: ...performing a Factory Default Restoration pg 14 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 T...

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