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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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