Robot Buggy – Build Instructions
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C. Testing
Step 1:
Plug the black lead onto the pin labelled GND on the motor driver.
Step 2:
Plug the red lead onto the pin labelled Vcc on the motor driver.
Step 3:
Put the AA batteries into the battery holder and flip the switch to the
on position.
CHECK:
Does a red light come on on the motor driver? If not, check
your connections.
Step 4:
Peel the backing off the foam on the motor driver and stick onto the
chassis, underneath the battery pack, with the pins you are currently
connected to facing the switch.
D. Wiring
Step 1:
Follow the buggy leaflet’s instructions to attach the motors – make
sure that the wires are on the INSIDE. Don’t attach the wheels yet.
Step 2:
Screw the motor wires into the motor driver in the following
configuration:
Left Motor –
Bottom wire
Right Motor –
Bottom wire
Left Motor –
Top wire
Right Motor –
Top wire
Step 3:
Plug the coloured jumper leads onto the motor driver pins in the
following configuration:
B-1A
B-1B
GND Vcc
A-1A
A-1B
Burgundy
Blue
Yellow
Green
PTO for picture of the completed motor driver connections.
OPTIONAL: Use electrical tape or duct tape to tape all 6 jumper lead ends
together, this will help keep them attached to the motor driver.
Step 4:
Feed the other end of the jumper leads through the outside square
holes at the wider end of the chassis.
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