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R2-D2

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START UP GUIDE

Please follow these instructions carefully, step-by-step, before turning on 

and operating your R2-D2 unit.

R2-D2 is powered by six rechargeable batteries (which must be bought separately) that you 

prepare using the included tester/charger and USB lead.

© & TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD

Summary of Contents for R2-D2

Page 1: ...these instructions carefully step by step before turning on and operating your R2 D2 unit R2 D2 is powered by six rechargeable batteries which must be bought separately that you prepare using the included tester charger and USB lead TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD ...

Page 2: ...tton top type with a raised terminal only make contact when they are fitted into the battery box the correct way round Batteries with flat ends will not make contact and cannot be used in R2 D2 It is quite common to find batteries that include internal protection circuitry Do not buy the type described as protected as R2 D2 has his own protection circuit Make sure you buy batteries with a nominal ...

Page 3: ...y low power level or coming to the end of its recharge cycle it has the potential to damage other good cells and even the protection circuitry We have provided a single cell tester charger unit that can be plugged into any USB outlet This both charges and gives a readout of the condition of the batteries Using it to set up each of the six before they are put into the battery box will ensure that t...

Page 4: ...he reading doesn t go up after 30 minutes or so the battery is likely to be bad and should be discarded You will see a readout of the battery condition If a new cell shows a voltage of 3 3V or less or LO the battery is highly likely to be bad and should not be used Plug the USB lead s small connector into the tester charger and plug the other end into a suitable USB socket When the lead is plugged...

Page 5: ...at the positive terminals go at opposite ends in pairs as shown Make sure that the main switch under R2 D2 remains turned off until step 13 Unscrew the two screws holding the battery box cover Undo the screws holding the battery access panel and slide it forward and down so you can take hold of the battery box and slide it out Take your six prepared batteries and a suitable crosshead screwdriver 4...

Page 6: ...l make a noise to indicate his readiness Plug the mains adaptor into R2 D2 Plug the other end into the mains and turn it on Leave it for a couple of seconds then turn off and unplug both ends This is a protection procedure to activate the battery and without doing this R2 D2 won t turn on When it s time to recharge the batteries you do not need to repeat this step Simply connect to the mains to re...

Page 7: ...USER GUIDE You can control several functions directly from the buttons on R2 D2 s front panel Note that in Patrol mode R2 D2 will sense walls and vertical obstacles at a distance of around 40cm and his infrared staircase sensor will also react if he starts running over a step This is less effective on dark floors and he may find it hard to reverse quickly on slippery surfaces Before you activate P...

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