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** Motor chassis (2)
 
** Motor chassis (2)
 
** Motor frame (2)
 
** Motor frame (2)
* Fasteners
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* 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
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* Electrical:
 
** servo (4)
 
** servo (4)
 
** ping (1)
 
** ping (1)
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** Phillips screwdriver
 
** Phillips screwdriver
 
** Socket wrench (1)
 
** Socket wrench (1)
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* Included, not explicitly listed in booklet:
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** Servo connectors (1, 2, and 4 sided horn) (4)
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** Screws with servo connector (sm, med, lrg) (4)
 
* Not included
 
* Not included
 
** 9V battery
 
** 9V battery

Revision as of 20:42, 23 June 2019

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