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MLT-JR Tracked Robot Platform 

Assembly and Operation

 

 

The MLT-JR tracked robot platform and is equipped with 32mm motors, a motor 

controller, and Spektrum remote control. This is a rugged and maneuverable robot 

platform. 

 
 

Images shown may not be an exact representation 

of the robot’s 

features listed in this document

Summary of Contents for MLT-JR

Page 1: ...e MLT JR tracked robot platform and is equipped with 32mm motors a motor controller and Spektrum remote control This is a rugged and maneuverable robot platform Images shown may not be an exact representation of the robot s features listed in this document ...

Page 2: ...bots Inc Contact 224 Technology Park Lane 919 557 9162 Fuquay Varina NC 27526 SDR SDRobots com www SuperDroidRobots com Revised May 22 2018 Page 2 of 13 Contents Mechanical Assembly 4 Electrical Assembly 12 Operation 12 General Terms 13 Caution ...

Page 3: ...luminum chassis also has many sharp edges and care needs to be taken not to get cut Sharp edges can be brought down with a metal file The treaded ATRs have very powerful motors The treaded design presents many pinch points If fingers or hands are inside the treaded section and the motors energize you cause serious injury ALWAYS disconnect the power before working on the robot The easiest way of di...

Page 4: ...Robots com www SuperDroidRobots com Revised May 22 2018 Page 4 of 13 Mechanical Assembly Parts of the MLT JR robot kit 1 Start by pressing the nuts into place on the wheel bearing hubs There will be 8 nuts and two bearing hubs Sometimes it helps to use one of the 4 machine screws to hammer the nuts into the counter bored holes ...

Page 5: ...y Park Lane 919 557 9162 Fuquay Varina NC 27526 SDR SDRobots com www SuperDroidRobots com Revised May 22 2018 Page 5 of 13 2 Mount the bearing hub to the sprocket wheel using the 4 40 X 0 5 flat head machine screws Tighten the screws until the heads are flush with the wheel ...

Page 6: ...sed May 22 2018 Page 6 of 13 3 Finish the idler wheel assembly by pressing in the bronze sleeve bearing and sliding the 20 hex head bolt though using plastic washers on either side Tighten together with the flange nut oriented so that the flange faces away from the wheel Adjust the tightness of the nut until the wheel spins freely around the bolt with minimal wobble ...

Page 7: ...ge 7 of 13 4 Mount the idler wheel assembly approximately in the center of the slot in the chassis this may need to be adjusted when you put the tracks on The serrated nut should press against the outside of the chassis and a second serrated nut should be tightened against the inside of the chassis After tightening the nut make sure the wheel still spins freely and adjust if necessary ...

Page 8: ...y Park Lane 919 557 9162 Fuquay Varina NC 27526 SDR SDRobots com www SuperDroidRobots com Revised May 22 2018 Page 8 of 13 5 Bolt the 6mm drive hub to the sprocket wheel with the 4 40 x 0 5 machine screws 6 Now take the motor and bolt it onto the chassis using the M3 screws ...

Page 9: ...ontact 224 Technology Park Lane 919 557 9162 Fuquay Varina NC 27526 SDR SDRobots com www SuperDroidRobots com Revised May 22 2018 Page 9 of 13 7 Slide the drive wheel onto the motor shaft and tighten the set screw onto the flat portion of the motor shaft ...

Page 10: ...ack idler wheel and motor wheel the motor will back drive and the track will eventually roll itself into position 9 Now that you have the treads on roll them to see how they engage the teeth of the sprocket wheels If you have the treads too tight they will put a lot of friction on the motor and idler wheels If the tracks are too loose they will likely not fall into the wheel teeth correctly Adjust...

Page 11: ...neath the battery to ensure a snug fit Mark and drill 1 8 holes that match up with the holes in the battery bracket s 11 Measure a place on the chassis to mount the switch The rear plate of the chassis is a good place for it Make sure that it is mounted low enough that it doesn t interfere with the lid Drill a hole 12 Mark the holes for the motor controller and drill them out to 1 8 Use the hardwa...

Page 12: ...ller need to be changed 2 Make sure to use the correct DIP switch settings If using a Sabertooth motor controller in R C mode switch 1 should be DOWN closest to the number and all other switches should be UP If using a different mode see the manual for the motor controller you are using on Dimension Engineering s website Binding a Spektrum Remote 3 Insert the bind plug into the receiver and power ...

Page 13: ...DEFECTIVE PARTS SuperDroid Robots Inc is further not responsible for any personal damages including but not limited to bodily and health damages resulting from any use of our products 2 SuperDroid Robots Inc makes no representations as to the fitness of its products for specific uses ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS HEREBY EXCLUDED 3 Agreements shall b...

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