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Copyright © Parallax, Inc. • PING))) Bracket Kit (#570-28015) • v1.1 8/10/2007 Page 1 of 4
PING)))
TM
Bracket Kit
(#570-28015)
The PING))) Bracket Kit includes a standard
servo and all mounting hardware required to
attach the PING))) ultrasonic sensor to the front
of the Parallax Boe-Bot
®
robot (or any custom-
made robot chassis with a flat mounting spot on
the front).
You may also purchase additional hardware
from Parallax to mount the HM55B Compass
Module to the same mounting bracket. That
hardware is not included in this kit but is
available from a hardware store or the Parallax
web site. See page 4 for more information.
Features
y
Parallax Standard Servo provides 180 degrees of ultrasonic scanning ability
y
Clean and sturdy connection provides reliable use on mobile robots
y
Example BASIC Stamp
®
code for using the mounted PING))) sensor with a Boe-Bot robot can be
downloaded for free from http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=570-28015
Bill of Materials Tools Required
Part#
Qty
Description
700-00003
7
4/40 nut, zinc plated
700-00015
3
Nylon washer (size 4)
700-00025
1
Rubber grommet – 13/32” size
700-00028
5
4/40 ¼” long panhead Phillips screw
700-00062
2
2/56 ¼” long panhead Phillips screw
710-00006
2
4/40 ½” long panhead Phillips screw
711-00001 2 2/56
nut
713-00005
2
Nylon spacer ¼” long (size 4)
720-00012 2 Straight
bracket
720-28015
1
PING))) mounting bracket
805-00001
1
Servo extension cable 10”
900-00005
1
Parallax Standard Servo
y
A 3/32” drill bit or an X-Acto
®
knife
y
A #2 Philips screwdriver (such as the
Parallax screwdriver included in the
Boe-Bot Robot Kit)
Assembly Instructions
Step 1:
Enlarge two holes on the standard servo horn with a 3/32” (2.0
mm) drill bit or the tip of an X-Acto knife. Use caution in this
step since the servo horn plastic is quite brittle and can crack if
it is enlarged with a screw.
