Fire Bird V ATMEGA2560 Hardware Manual
1. Introduction
Thanks for choosing the Fire Bird V mobile robotics platform. Fire Bird V will help you gain
exposure to the world of robotics and embedded systems. With help of its innovative architecture
and adoption of the ‘Open Source Philosophy’ in its software and hardware design, you will be
able to create and contribute to complex applications that run on this platform, helping you
acquire expertise as you spend more time with them.
Safety precautions:
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Robot’s electronics is static sensitive. Use robot in static free environment.
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Read the assembling and operating instructions before working with the robot.
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If robot’s battery low buzzer starts beeping, immediately charge the batteries.
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To prevent fire hazard, do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
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Refrain from dismantling the unit or any of its accessories once robot is assembled.
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Charge the NiMH battery only with the charger provided on the robot.
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Never allow NiMH battery to deep discharge.
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Mount all the components with correct polarity.
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Keep wheels away from long hair or fur.
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Keep the robot away from the wet areas. Contact with water will damage the robot.
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To avoid risk of fall, keep your robot in a stable position.
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Do not attach any connectors while robot is powered ON.
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Never leave the robot powered ON when it is not in use.
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Disconnect the battery charger after charging the robot.
Inappropriate Operation:
Inappropriate operation can damage your robot. Inappropriate operation includes, but is not
limited to:
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Dropping the robot, running it off an edge, or otherwise operating it in irresponsible
manner.
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Interfacing new hardware without considering compatibility.
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Overloading the robot above its payload capacity.
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Exposing the robot to wet environments.
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Continuing to run the robot after hair, yarn, string, or any other item is entangled in the
robot’s axles or wheels.
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All other forms of inappropriate operations.
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Using robot in areas prone to static electricity.
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Read carefully paragraphs marked with
caution symbol.
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