STEAMbot V1.3 User Guide, Rev 2
2018 © Copyright The STEAM Train
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STEAMbot V1.3 User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the world of STEAMbot robots! We at The STEAM Train want to thank you for getting a
STEAMbot robot kit. We believe that any child that wants a robot should be able to afford one. This
kit will help you learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). We
hope you will have lots of fun putting your robot together and learning how to program it. Your
efforts will be rewarded and give you opportunities for a better future.
This guide has the following chapters:
1.
Assembly of Your STEAMbot
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covers how to assemble your STEAMbot robot.
2.
STEAMbot Controller
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provides a description of the STEAMbot Controller, the heart of you
robot.
3.
Software Installation
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tells you how to install the required software so you can program your
STEAMbot robot.
Warning
Although the STEAMbot has been carefully designed and manufactured, the STEAMbot has fragile
components. Dropping it or pushing on the Ultrasonic Sensor Bracket may cause it to crack or break.
In addition, the header pins of the STEAMbot Controller can pierce your skin if you are not careful.
The pins are also easy to bend. So please handle your STEAMbot with care.
Glossary
The following terms are used in this document.
