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** Motor chassis (2) | ** Motor chassis (2) | ||
** Motor frame (2) | ** Motor frame (2) | ||
| − | * Fasteners | + | * Fasteners: |
** 1.5*5 screw (10) | ** 1.5*5 screw (10) | ||
** 1.4*8 screw (6) | ** 1.4*8 screw (6) | ||
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** 3*8 standoff (4) | ** 3*8 standoff (4) | ||
** 3*25 standoff (4) | ** 3*25 standoff (4) | ||
| − | * Electrical | + | * Electrical: |
** servo (4) | ** servo (4) | ||
** ping (1) | ** ping (1) | ||
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** Phillips screwdriver | ** Phillips screwdriver | ||
** Socket wrench (1) | ** Socket wrench (1) | ||
| + | * Included, not explicitly listed in booklet: | ||
| + | ** Servo connectors (1, 2, and 4 sided horn) (4) | ||
| + | ** Screws with servo connector (sm, med, lrg) (4) | ||
* Not included | * Not included | ||
** 9V battery | ** 9V battery | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 23 June 2019
Contents
Edits to directions
Getting Started
- Note where zip file gets extracted - this will later be called the "Sloth Directory" (full name: DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit - Sloth).
Install Arduino IDE
- No changes
Install the Driver
- The Driver folder is in the Sloth Directory, wherever you installed that.
- Double-click the PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v1180B link to bring up 7zip
- Click the extract icon
- Take note of where the zip file gets extracted - this will be called the "Driver Directory" - it is by default the Driver folder in the Sloth Directory
- Double-click the PL2303_DriverInstaller_v1180_20170406' file to run the installer; accept any defaults during installation
Add libraries
- First run Arduino by either typing Arduino into Cortana and clicking the resulting app or by going into the Windows menu and selecting Arduino
- Follow the instructions in the booklet
- Note you will be warned if the library has already been installed - this doesn't cause problems.
Test for Servos and Ultrasonic Module
- Preparing the servo means
Contents of Box
- Instruction booklet
- Compliance and safety notice
- Structural parts:
- Bottom plate
- Top plate
- Feet (2)
- Motor chassis (2)
- Motor frame (2)
- Fasteners:
- 1.5*5 screw (10)
- 1.4*8 screw (6)
- 2*8 screw (12)
- 3*5 screw (18)
- 3*8 countersunk screw (8)
- 1.4 nut (6)
- 2 nut (12)
- 3 self-locking nut (8)
- 3*8 standoff (4)
- 3*25 standoff (4)
- Electrical:
- servo (4)
- ping (1)
- nano board (1)
- expansion board (1)
- velcro tape (1)
- mini usb cable (1)
- 9V battery connection (1)
- 4-pin cable (1)
- Phillips screwdriver
- Socket wrench (1)
- Included, not explicitly listed in booklet:
- Servo connectors (1, 2, and 4 sided horn) (4)
- Screws with servo connector (sm, med, lrg) (4)
- Not included
- 9V battery
