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The Valiant Turtle and the Apple ][+, lIe, and lIe

These instructions cover the operation of the Valiant Turtle with either the M.I.T. implementation

of Logo (Terrapin and

Krell)

Apple Logo I (L.C.S.I) and the Apple Super Serial card, Harvard

Associates' serial card,

the Grappler/Grappler+ card.

Note that the Valiant Turtle will not work with Apple Logo

Ion

the Apple lie computer. If you have

an Apple Ilc computer, you must use either M.I.T. Logo

Apple Logo II. A separate ProDOS-

based Valiant disk and instructions for use with Apple Logo

is available from Harvard Associates.

When inserting any interface card into your Apple

lie

U+

to control the Valiant Turtle, do not

place it

slot

you are using M.I.T.Logo, be sure to read page 5 after you set up the Valiant Turtle to find out

about the procedures that control the Valiant

M.I.T. Logo.

you are using Apple Logo,

sure

to read page 9 to find out about the procedures that control the Valiant in Apple Logo.

the turtle does not respond after you have carried out the various instructions, consult the

Troubleshooting section

the Valiant Turtle User Guide.

Contents

M.I.T. Logo and the Apple Super Serial Card or Harvard Associates' Card ................................... 2

M.I.T. Logo and the Grappler/Grappler+ Cards ........................................................................... 3

M.I.T. Logo and the Apple Ilc ................................................................................................... 4

Valiant Turtle Commands in

M.I.T. Logo .................................................................................... 5

Adjusting Valiant Turtle Turns

M.I.T. Logo ............................................................................. 6

Apple Logo and the Apple

Super Serial Card

Harvard Associates' Card ................................... 7

Apple Logo and the Grappler/Grappler+ Cards ........................................................................

Valiant Turtle Commands

Apple Logo ................................................................................... 9

Adjusting Turtle Angles and Distances

Apple Logo .............................................................. 10

A number of Apple Logo packages have been distributed with a software error in the COPYDEF

primitive. This causes the computer to hang when you load the Valiant Turtle Software. Please

contact your local Apple dealer for a replacement copy of Apple Logo.

Summary of content (10 pages)

PAGE 1
The Valiant Turtle and the Apple ][+, lIe, and lIe These instructions cover the operation of the Valiant Turtle with either the M.I.T. implementation of Logo (Terrapin and Krell) or Apple Logo I (L.C.S.I) and the Apple Super Serial card, Harvard Associates' serial card, or the Grappler/Grappler+ card. Note that the Valiant Turtle will not work with Apple Logo Ion the Apple lie computer. If you have an Apple Ilc computer, you must use either M.I.T. Logo or Apple Logo II.
PAGE 2
Starting the Valiant Turtle with M.I.T. Logo and the Apple Super Serial Card or Harvard Associates' Card 1. Switch your computer system off. 2. Set the small colored switches on the side of the communicator as follows: Switches 1 and 2: ON (down) Switches 3 and 4: OFF (up) 3. Set both small switches underneath the turtle to OFF (down). 4. On the Apple Super Serial Card only, set the jumper block to point towards MODEM. 5.
PAGE 3
Starting the Valiant with M.I.T. Logo and the Grappler/Grappler+ Cards 1. Switch your computer system off. 2. Set the small colored switches on the side of the communicator as follows: Switch 1: OFF (up) Switches 2, 3, and 4: ON (down) 3. Set both small switches underneath the turtle to OFF (down). 4. Plug the D-shaped connector at the end of the communicator cable into the parallel socket at the back of the communicator. 5.
PAGE 4
Starting the Valiant Turtle with M.I.T. Logo and the Apple /Ie To use the Valiant with the Apple /lc, you need the Apple Ilc Turtle Adapter. This cable can be obtained from Harvard Associates. 1. Switch your computer system off. 2. Set the small colored switches on the side of the Communicator as follows: Switches 1 and 2: ON (down) Switches 3 and 4: OFF (up) 3. Set both small switches underneath the turtle to OFF (down). 4. Plug the end of the communicator cable into the.
PAGE 5
Valiant Turtle Commands in M.I.T. Logo Movement commands in M.I.T. Logo are prefixed by a ''T'' (for Turtle) to distinguish them from the primitives that move only the screen turtle. n steps. TFDn Moves the Valiant Turtle forward TBKn Moves the Valiant Turtle back n steps. TRTn Pivots the Valiant Turtle right n degrees. TLT n Pivots the Valiant Turtle left n degrees. TPU Puts the pen in the up position. TPD Puts the pen down so that the Valiant Turtle will leave a trail.
PAGE 6
Adjusting Valiant Turtle Turns in Terrapin Logo The Logo procedures that make the Valiant tum are programmed at a pre-set calibration. However, because each Valiant has its own individual personality, a turn command, such as TRT 90, may turn the Valiant slightly more or slightly less than 90 degrees. If your turtle makes inaccurate turns in Terrapin Logo, you can change the turning calibrations by following the instructions below. 1.
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Starting the Valiant Turtle with Apple Logo and the Apple Super Serial Card or Harvard Associates' Card 1. Switch your computer system off. 2. Set the small colored switches on the side of the communicator as follows: Switches 1 and 2: ON (down) Switches 3 and 4: OFF (up) 3. Set both small switches underneath the turtle to OFF (down). 4. On the Apple Super Serial Card only, set the jumper block to point towards MODEM . 5.
PAGE 8
Starting the Valiant with Apple Logo and the Grappler/Grappler+ Cards 1. Switch your computer system off. 2. Set the small colored switches on the side of the communicator as follows: Switch 1: OFF (up) Switches 2, 3, and 4: ON (down) 3. Set both small switches underneath the turtle to OFF (down). 4. Plug the D-shaped connector at the end of the communicator cable into the parallel socket at the back of the communicator. 5.
PAGE 9
Valiant Turtle Commands in Apple Logo In addition to the normal Apple Logo primitives, some new procedures have been created for the Valiant Turtle. TURTLEOFF Tells the Valiant Turtle to ignore commands. Commands are only followed by the screen turtle. TURTLEON Tells the Valiant Turtle to follow commands again. ANGLE Outputs a number representing the calibration of a Valiant Turtle angle. The default value of ANGLE is ·1.
PAGE 10
Adjusting Turtle Angles and Distances in Apple Logo The Logo procedures that make the Valiant tum and move are programmed at pre-set levels. However, because each Valiant has its own individual personality, a tum command, such as RT 90, may turn the Valiant slightly more or slightly less than 90 degrees. Similarly, a movement command, such as FD 10, may not move the Valiant as far forward as you might like. You can change the calibrations of either Valiant turns or distances from within Logo.