Shape Robotics Fable Manual de usuario
User Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1: Fable at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................................2
The Fable System ........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Hub ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Joint Module.................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Spin Module..................................................................................................................................................................................................8
PC Software................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Interface of the PC Software ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Get Started...................................................................................................................................................12
Install Fable Blockly.................................................................................................................................................................................12
Install Fable Blockly on Windows......................................................................................................................................................13
Install Fable Blockly on Mac.................................................................................................................................................................14
Install Fable Blockly on iOS for iPad .................................................................................................................................................15
Install the Hub Driver (Windows 7 and 8)......................................................................................................................................16
How to Write a Program........................................................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3: Basics............................................................................................................................................................19
Turning the Joint Module On/Off .....................................................................................................................................................19
Turning the Spin Module On/Off ......................................................................................................................................................20
Battery Management .............................................................................................................................................................................21
Wireless Communication......................................................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................23
Hub Not Found .........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Module Not Found..................................................................................................................................................................................24
Module Overloaded................................................................................................................................................................................24
Unable to Connect Fable Face to Hub ............................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 5: Safety, Handling, and Support ..................................................................................................................25
Important Safety and Handling Information ...............................................................................................................................25
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.
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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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Hub
The Fable Hub provides wireless communication between the PC, tablet, or smartphone and one or several modules.
PC: To use with a PC, the hub must be connected with a USB cable. On some operating systems, a driver must be installed.
iPad: To use with a tablet or smartphone, the hub must be powered using a USB charger or PC. The tablet or smartphone
can then connect via Bluetooth.
Pairing: To pair a group of modules with a hub, users must select the same light color by pressing the color selector
buttons on each device.
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 hub.
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 hub that would be able to detect the module. Only matching colored devices can communicate with each other (for
example, red modules with red hubs).
Self-protection: Joint modules continuously monitor the load and temperature on the servos and the battery level. As a
self-protection mechanism, 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 joint module has a unique ID on its back. 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 joint 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 how depleted the battery is
and the type of charger used.
Module ID
On/off switch
USB connector
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Spin Module
The Fable Spin Module enables the system to drive around on wheels. This is accomplished with the help of two motors: A
and B. It also uses 10 sensors: three light sensors, three color sensors, three proximity sensors, and an infrared sensor with a
transmitter and receiver.
Wireless communication: Spin modules are controlled wirelessly using the hub.
DC motors: The two motors are identified as A and B, and their position can be set from -32,768 to 32,767 degrees, marking
a complete revolution every 360 degrees in each direction. The direction of the two motors is mirrored, which means that
to move in the same direction, one of the motors has to be set to an angle opposite of the other. The speed of movement
can be controlled, and the angle can be measured at any time.
Headlights: The spin module has two headlights on the front (the side with the glass protector on it). The user can turn
these on or off.
Light sensors: The spin module contains three light sensors that detect light sources in the surrounding area (for example,
sunlight or room lights) or directed light (for example, a camera flash). The intensity of these light sources can be measured
as a percentage, from 0 (no light) to 100 (strong light). The intensity can be measured at any time.
Color sensors: The spin module contains three color sensors that detect a color that is positioned up to three centimeters
away. The color will have a red-green-blue (RGB) value. The observed color is strongly sensitive to light. The headlights
should be on before you try to detect a color. The color detected can be measured at any time.
Proximity sensors: The spin module contains three proximity sensors that can detect objects in front of the module. The
sensors work similar to a parking assistance system in a vehicle, which alerts drivers to obstacles in the way. The proximity
of an obstacle can range from 0 (no obstacles detected) to 100 (obstacle detected very close to the module). The proximity
to a detected obstacle can be measured at any time.
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