Pitsco Education TETRIX MAX, Builder'S Manual

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TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot Assembly
Overview:
The TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot is a deliberate departure
from the traditional mobile robot. It is purposely designed
to expand the range and types of robots that students are
usually exposed to and to showcase the versatility of the
TETRIX MAX building system. The intent is to give the students
reason and encouragement to explore different physical
structures and corresponding mechanical considerations such
as stability, load requirements, and nontraditional mobility.
It also opens the door to the aesthetic aspect of mechanical
design and encourages students to consider the importance
of visual appeal in product design and adoption.
How It Works:
The TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot uses two 12 VDC motors
mounted in opposition to provide a good example of a
basic differential-drive robot. Two omni wheel assemblies
are mounted in a nontraditional way to provide efficient
pivoting abilities and to highlight the usefulness of this type
of assembly. Servo motors mounted at shoulder and neck
joints help create a humanoid aspect beyond just the physical
structure. Students can explore the performance dynamic
created by the differential drive and omni wheel combination
with the wireless remote control and formulate a comparison
to the same drive configuration on the RangerMAX Bot.
Students are also introduced to the dynamic created via
simple user-interface controls on the supplied wireless joystick
gamepad system.
Getting Started:
• Refer to pages 54-128 for instructions on how to build the complete TETRIX MAX MiniMAX Bot.
• See page 129-130 for suggested sample activities.
Time Expectations:
90-120 minutes
Note: Many factors can affect building time, including such things as set organization and whether
the builder has a partner. The above time is only an estimate and is based on an individual builder of
average experience who is comfortable with hands-on building activities and has access to complete,
well-organized sets. Actual time might vary.
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