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====== Example Assembly ====== | ====== Example Assembly ====== | ||
- | === Servo Brackets === | + | === 1. Servo Brackets === |
Attach the servo brackets to the main plate as shown. | Attach the servo brackets to the main plate as shown. | ||
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- | === Rear Tail Skid === | + | === 2. Rear Tail Skid === |
Attach the rear tail skid. | Attach the rear tail skid. | ||
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- | === Standoffs === | + | === 3. Standoffs === |
Add the standoffs to the robotic kit as shown below. Set four extra screws aside to mount the | Add the standoffs to the robotic kit as shown below. Set four extra screws aside to mount the | ||
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- | === Pmod Clips === | + | === 4. Pmod Clips === |
Attach the two Pmod clips with the hardware included in the Pmod clip bags. | Attach the two Pmod clips with the hardware included in the Pmod clip bags. | ||
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- | === Battery Velcro === | + | === 5. Battery Velcro === |
Peel off one side of the Velcro and stick it to the main plate. | Peel off one side of the Velcro and stick it to the main plate. | ||
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- | === Servo Motors === | + | === 6. Servo Motors === |
First, remove the white servo wheel by unscrewing the black screw, and set them aside. | First, remove the white servo wheel by unscrewing the black screw, and set them aside. | ||
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- | === Tires === | + | === 7. Tires === |
Take out the two wheels and the rubber traction bands. Stretch the rubber band around the | Take out the two wheels and the rubber traction bands. Stretch the rubber band around the | ||
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- | === MX3ck === | + | === 8. MX3ck === |
Attach the MX3cK to the standoffs using the four screws that were set aside in step 3. If the | Attach the MX3cK to the standoffs using the four screws that were set aside in step 3. If the | ||
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- | === PmodCON3 and PmodBTN === | + | === 9. PmodCON3 and PmodBTN === |
Connect the Pmods as shown below. The PmodCON3 connects to JC 6-10 (the bottome row) | Connect the Pmods as shown below. The PmodCON3 connects to JC 6-10 (the bottome row) | ||
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- | === Cable Connectors === | + | === 10. Cable Connectors === |
Connect the right servo to J4 and the left servo to J5 on the PmodCON3. The white cable must be connected to the pin labeled “SIG”. | Connect the right servo to J4 and the left servo to J5 on the PmodCON3. The white cable must be connected to the pin labeled “SIG”. | ||
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- | === Battery Case === | + | === 11. Battery Case === |
Remove the other piece of backing from the Velcro and attach the battery case. | Remove the other piece of backing from the Velcro and attach the battery case. | ||
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- | === Connecting the Battery === | + | === 12. Connecting the Battery === |
Connect the open ends of the two pin MTE battery cable to the blue screw terminal on the | Connect the open ends of the two pin MTE battery cable to the blue screw terminal on the | ||
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- | === Attach IR Bracket === | + | === 13. Attach IR Bracket === |
Attach the bent bracket to the front of the platform as shown below, along with the longer | Attach the bent bracket to the front of the platform as shown below, along with the longer | ||
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- | === Attaching IR Sensors === | + | === 14. Attaching IR Sensors === |
Cut four ½-inch sections of Velcro from the other 4-inch strip. Attach these 1/2 –inch strips to | Cut four ½-inch sections of Velcro from the other 4-inch strip. Attach these 1/2 –inch strips to | ||
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- | === 3rd Pmod Clip === | + | === 15. 3rd Pmod Clip === |
Attach a third Pmod Clip for the PmodLS1. | Attach a third Pmod Clip for the PmodLS1. | ||
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- | === PmodLS1 === | + | === 16. PmodLS1 === |
Connect the PmodLS1 to the bottom row of Pmod header JB (pins 6-10). Again, be sure that | Connect the PmodLS1 to the bottom row of Pmod header JB (pins 6-10). Again, be sure that | ||
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- | === Attaching IR Sensors === | + | === 17. Attaching IR Sensors === |
Attach the four IROS to the bent bracket from left to right using the attached Velcro, and | Attach the four IROS to the bent bracket from left to right using the attached Velcro, and | ||
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- | === Powering Up === | + | === 18. Powering Up === |
When you are ready to power the MX3cK, add 4 AA batteries to the battery pack, and attach | When you are ready to power the MX3cK, add 4 AA batteries to the battery pack, and attach |