User's Manual

Table Of Contents
Getting Started
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ZALPHA 3.3 User Manual
Track Specification
he basic navigation method of Zalpha is by tracing the magnetic field of the Track that lie on the
floor. The Track of Zalpha is constructed using 50mm width magnetic adhesive tape. The
magnetic field of the Track is in north pole face up order. The thickness of the magnetic tape is 2mm.
Figure 3-8: Magnetic Tape with Adhesive
Part 1: Junction
Junction is defined as the whisker in between a straight path. Junction is functioned as a checkpoint
for the actions of Zalpha. Zalpha locate itself by counting the number of junctions it passed through
along the Track. A junction can serve as a checkpoint for travel speed adjustment, changing navigation
profile, station stop etc.
Figure 3-9: Junction Dimension
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