MyBot Base Kit Assembly Instructions v1.4a
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(For kits supplied with black wheels)
MyBot Base Kit | Assembly Guide
Getting Started – Connecting, Creating an Administrator
Account, and Updating the Software
This section provides step-by-step instructions on getting started with the MyBot Fusion Controller. To access the online
version of these instructions, please visit
http://boxlightrobotics.com/fusion_docs/Getting_Started_Topic
Getting Started - Connecting
1.
Powering the Fusion Controller:
The Fusion Controller is powered by the supplied battery pack which should be charged before use.
To Charge the Battery:
Plug the battery into the BATT connector on the Fusion Controller.
Plug the Battery Charger into a suitable power outlet and connect the wire to the CHRG connector of the Fusion
Controller. The BLACK wire must be to the right when the word Fusion is facing you.
Allow 9-12 hours to fully charge the battery. Use the LED indicator as a guide to charge status.
Charging Notes:
The battery will only charge if the Fusion is OFF.
Only the approved charger should be used to charge the battery.
Powering the Internal Processor via USB:
While the robot will only work when being powered from the battery, you can power the computer inside the Fusion
Controller through the microUSB Port on the side of the panel of the unit.
Connect the USB cable supplied with your Fusion Controller kit to a USB Port on your computer or a suitable USB
Power Supply. Connect the other end to the microUSB Port on the side of the Fusion Controller.
A green LED near
this connector will light when power is connected.
This will only power the computer allowing you to access the User Interface; it will not power motors, servos, or
other devices connected to the Fusion.
USB Power Notes:
The Fusion requires a source capable of supplying 5v at 1000mA (1 Amp). Some computers may not be able to
supply this power.
Power received via the USB Port
will not
charge the Fusion’s Battery pack.
If the RED LED on the back end of the Fusion Controller (near the PWR Button) flashes or goes out during USB
Powered operation, your USB Source is not able to provide sufficient power.
It is not recommended to operate
under these conditions
.
2.
Turning on the Fusion Controller:
Press the PWR Button on the Unit. A green LED that is roughly under the letter ‘o’ in the Fusion logo will begin to flash
slowly. This indicates that the controller is booting up. When the LED lights solid, the Fusion is ready to use.