MyBot Base Kit Assembly Instructions v1.4a
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(For kits supplied with black wheels)
MyBot Base Kit | Assembly Guide
STEPS
P13.1,
P13.2,
AND
P13.3
–S
ENSOR
M
OUNTING
STEP P13.1 – Mounting the Optical Distance Sensor:
P13.1
The Optical Distance Sensor is mounted using two (2)
of the Medium Quick Connects to the front of the Cow
Catcher. For the Planetary Exploration robot, the
sensor is positioned directly under/behind the front of
the plunger.
a.
Align the end of the sensor with the bottom of
the Cow Catcher plate, center it to sit behind the
plunger front plate, and attach using the Quick
Connects.
b.
Use the mounting holes on the wire-end of the
sensor.
c.
Make sure that neither the sensor nor its wire will
interfere with the motion of the plunger.
In this downward facing position, the Optical Distance sensor
can be used for line-following activities.
The sensor can also be mounted facing forward on the top of the
base plate to detect objects in the robot’s path.
STEP P13.2 – Mounting the Extra Sensor Plate:
P13.2
Mount the 3x9 Flanged Plate to the inside of the Cow
Catcher using the 2 small Quick Connects.
a.
The flat side of the plate should face down
(remember – this picture is a bottom view. In
addition, the motors have been removed to
provide better visibility).
b.
The Plate is centered on the Cow Catcher with
two empty holes on either side of the plate.
c.
Use the two outermost holes for the Quick
Connects.
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