Share Robotics Fable Manuel utilisateur

User Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1: Fable at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................................1

Fable System.................................................................................................................................................................................................1

Dongle.............................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Joint Module.................................................................................................................................................................................................5

PC Software...................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Chapter 2: Get Started.....................................................................................................................................................8

Install the Fable Software........................................................................................................................................................................8

Install the Dongle Driver (Windows 7 and 8)...............................................................................................................................10

How to Write a Program........................................................................................................................................................................12

Chapter 3: Basics............................................................................................................................................................13

Turning the Module On/Off.................................................................................................................................................................13

Battery Management .............................................................................................................................................................................14

Wireless Communication......................................................................................................................................................................15

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................16

Dongle Not Found...................................................................................................................................................................................16

Module Not Found..................................................................................................................................................................................17

Module Overloaded................................................................................................................................................................................17

Chapter 5: Safety, Handling, and Support ..................................................................................................................18

Important Safety and Handling Information ...............................................................................................................................18

The Fable System

The Fable robot system is a modular robotic system that makes it easy and fun for anybody to build their own robots. While

creating robots, students can learn about math, physics, programming, innovation, engineering, and more.

The Fable system consists of the components shown here, and many more module types are under development.1

1Modules such as a wheel, rotor, and gripper are under development.

Joint module

Dongle

4XY construction module

Brick adapter module

Stand

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Construction System

The Fable modules are either passive (containing no electronics) or active (containing electronics, servo motors, or sensors)

and are assembled using a strong magnetic connector system.

Magnetic connector

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Fable Robots

Different types of robots can be assembled in seconds by snapping various Fable modules together.

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Dongle

The Fable Dongle provides wireless communication between the PC, tablet, or smartphone and one or several modules.

PC: To use with a PC, the dongle must be connected with a USB cable. On some operating systems, a driver must be

installed.

Tablet: To use with a tablet or smartphone, the dongle must be powered using a USB charger or PC. The tablet or

smartphone can then connect via Bluetooth.2

Pairing: To pair a group of modules with a dongle, users must select the same light color by pressing the color selector

buttons on each device.

2The system’s Bluetooth will be enabled with the release of the first app.

USB cable

Color selector

Color light pair indicator

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Joint Module

The Fable Joint Module provides movement to Fable robots using two strong servos: X and Y.

Wireless communication: Joint modules are controlled wirelessly using the dongle.

Servos: The two servos are identified as X and Y, and their position can be set from -90 to 90 degrees. The speed of

movement can be controlled, and the angle can be measured.

Pairing: Joint modules have a button that, if pressed, will change the LED color. The color of the light indicates the type of

dongle that would be able to detect the module. Only matching colored devices can communicate with each other (for

example, red joint modules with red dongles).

Self-protection: Joint modules continuously monitor the load and temperature on the servos and the battery level. As a

self-protection mechanism, joint modules will automatically turn off if an overload or low-battery-level event is detected.

You should avoid overloading, blocking, or pulling locked servos because they can be damaged.

Servo Y

Servo X

Color selector

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ID: Each module has a unique ID on the back of the module. This ID is used to identify the module in the Fable

programming software.

On/off: An on/off switch is located on the back of the module.

Battery: The joint module contains a rechargeable battery capable of two to three hours of normal operation. The battery

is charged using a standard micro USB charger. Charging can take several hours depending on the amount of depletion

and the charger used.

Module ID

On/off switch

USB connector

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Run/stop code

Project folders

Open settings

Start video stream

Open documentation

Change to Python mode

Python output area

Status bar

PC Software

Users can program their robots by using the Fable software. The interface supports block-3and text-based4programming.

The software supports three complexity levels:

Simple: Block-based programming for beginner or younger students. A limited number of blocks makes the interface easily

accessible.

Full: Block-based programming for more experienced or older students. Blocks support more advanced features such as

math, functions, logic, and variables.

Python®: Text-based programming using the Python programming language.

3Based on Google Blockly

4Based on Python 7

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Install the Fable Software

1. The newest version of the software can be downloaded

and installed from Pitsco.com/Shop/Fable. From there,

select the product you purchased and navigate to the

Downloads section of the product detail page.

Supported operating systems:

• Windows 7

• Windows 10

• macOS

Operating systems soon to be supported:

• Chrome OS

• Windows 8

Downloads section

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