Texas Instruments TI-RSLK Construction Manual
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- Page 1 Basic Kit Construction Guide TI Robotics System Learning Kit (TI-RSLK): The Maze Edition...
- Page 2 Table of Contents: Lab Tools Needed Section 1: Soldering 15 Section 2: Assembly 22 Section 3: Wiring Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
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Page 3: Lab Tools Needed
Lab Tools Needed: Soldering Iron Wire Stripper and Cutter Heat Gun (optional) Precision Knife Pliers Screwdriver Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249... -
Page 4: Section 1: Soldering
1 08N6754 i Battery Terminals 1 55AC1157 *not included u Motor Encoders j Motor 2 55AC1157 *not included v Bump switch wire k TI LaunchPad™ Kit 1 41Y9541 spade connector Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249... - Page 5 Heat Shrink Tubing (a) minimum pieces. 6 Female to Female Wires (f) 6 Male to Male Wires (g) 90º Bent Headers (v) 2x20 Header (u) 1x20 Header (r) 1x25 Header (s) Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 6 Gather the following: Motor Board (m) 1x8 Header (Prepared earlier) 1x6 Header (Prepared earlier) 3 1x3 Headers (Prepared earlier) 5 1x2 Headers (Prepared earlier) 2 1x6 Female Socket Headers for encoders (t) Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 7 1x6 header cut earlier to the Left Right motor driver connections. a 1x3 and 1x2 header cut earlier to the VREG terminals. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249 solder 1x8, 1x3, and 1x2 headers cut earlier to the terminals.
- Page 8 LaunchPad later. As long as the headers are properly soldered they should be strong enough to bend out slightly without issue or causing damage. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 9 (i) into flip chassis (b) over. the slots on the left. the slots on the left. Note: the order from top to bottom is spring, flat tab, spring, flat tab. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 10 Gather your LaunchPad (k) and the 2x19 header you cut earlier. Solder the 2x19 header on the J5 pinout at the bottom of the LaunchPad (k) with long pins facing upwards. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 11 Solder the prepared encoders (j) onto Attach the magnets onto the motors (i). the motors (i). Note: The encoder adapter should be flush with the motor as pictured above. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 12 If you have a crimper tool this will be easier task but you can manually crimp with pliers or a wire cutter Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 13 Note: you can separate connection on each each wire but for a cleaner bump switch (0). Color look try to keep them coding each switch will together. help you later when wiring. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
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Page 14: Section 2: Assembly
#4-40 Screw 1/2” 4 55AC7009 m Wheel 2 55AC1156 f #4-40 Plastic Standoffs 4 16F1043 n Prepared Chassis 1 55AC1156 g #4-40 Nut 4 43AC8400 o Prepared Bump Switch 1 55AC1159 Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249... - Page 15 (i) with gentle pressure into the motor board. as shown above. Be Ensure they are not careful not to over- in contact with the stress the clips. bent pins. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 16 Attach the prepared wheel to the tires (l) to the motor. Please be sure to align the flat wheels (m). portions of the wheel and motor. Gather: Prepared Chassis Wheels (m) Rubber Tires (l) Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 17 Run the wires (e from pg. 4) through the middle hole of the chassis. Attach the line sensor (n) using two screws (e) to the standoffs (f) you just attached. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 18 Note: you may find it easier to fish the screw from the bottom and secure with the nut on the top of the bump switch. Both orientations when secure can work. Bottom View Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 19 You will use four nuts (j) to attach the LaunchPad after the next section. Note: the chassis holes may be slightly too small, but the screws will fit. Press the screws firmly through. Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
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Page 20: Section 3: Wiring
Connect the “3” or “NO” output (male wire) from each bumper to the LaunchPad underside female inputs below. Bump 1 Bump 2 Bump 3 Bump 4 Bump 5 Bump 6 LaunchPad P4.0 P4.2 P4.3 P4.5 P4.6 P4.7 Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249... - Page 21 Using the 6 female to male wires (c from pg. 4), connect the male motor driver connections to the LaunchPad underside female outputs below. Motor Board Left SLP Left DIR Left PWM Right SLP Right DIR Right PWM LaunchPad P3.7 P1.7 P2.7 P3.6 P1.6 P2.6 Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 22 Step 3: Motor Board Power Using the 2 female to female wires (d from pg. 4), connect the VPU and VCCMD connections to the LaunchPad’s 3.3V outputs (3V3). Motor Board VCCMD LaunchPad Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 23 USB. You do not want to have the robot batteries connected up while the LaunchPad is being programmed or powered by the PC! Motor Board VREG LaunchPad Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 24 (Step 5 on pg. 17) make the below connections between the line sensor and LaunchPad top side. Line Sensor LED ON LaunchPad P7.7 P7.6 P7.5 P7.4 P7.3 P7.2 P7.1 P7.0 P5.3 Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
- Page 25 LaunchPad to align with the standoffs. Note: You have the ability to add BoosterPacks to the top of the RSLK for adding capabilities and more learning experiences. Congratulations; your TI-RSLK is built! Texas Instruments Robotics Systems Learning Kit: The Maze Edition SWRP249...
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