Construction guide
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Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition
SEKP164
1.3 Motor installment
The following steps will be used to show how to properly insert both
motors into the motor clips. The motors are identical so either motor can
be placed on either side of the board.
Align the motor assembly such that the motor’s circuit board and pins
point towards the chassis board and the metal motor shaft points
outwards and away from the robot (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Picture showing properly motor alignment and black plastic
barbs holding the motors in place.
Once aligned, begin to insert the motor into the motor clips by gently
spreading apart the black plastic retaining barbs. Before pressing the
motor down, ensure that the motor is aligned evenly within the motor clip
and ensure that the pins of the header are properly aligned with the
connector on the chassis board (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Ensure the motor is straight and pins are aligned before
pressing down firmly.
