Picaxe Versabot, Руководство пользователя

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1. Getting Started
Finally! An electronics set that is really easy to build without sacrificing functionality! Welcome to
Versabot, the first solderless construction set made for electronics enthusiasts.
1.1 How this manual works
This manual will take you through the various components that you have received in your kit and how
to join them together. It will describe how to use your computer to program the individual parts of your
project. You will then be shown how to put a basic Bump Robot together, and how to download a
program to drive it and, finally, you will see a diagram of a completed Infrared controlled robot for you
to build, and download the code to drive it. In addition, you can go online to view Frequently Asked
Questions, New Possibilities for construction and New Code for programming as well as finding out
the latest news in Versabot electronics.
If you follow the manual through from start to finish, you will learn everything you need to know to
create the robots we have given you, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to build and program
unique robots of your own. Additional information about programming the PICAXE microcontroller
which acts as the 'brains' of your Versabot is included in the PICAXE Manuals accessible through the
Programming Editor and AXEpad Help menus.
1.2 Breaking out your pieces
Your kit comes with a range of pieces, shown below.
A number of your pieces will have arrived within PCBs (printed circuit
boards). You need to remove these pieces before you can start building
your robot. Most pieces can be pushed out with your thumbs, but if you
are having difficulties, use the end of your screwdriver to gently lever
them out.