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MINDS-i® PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION When safety precautions are followed, your MINDS-i® system will provide years of enjoyment. Use care and good sense at all times when operating this product. Failure to use your system in a safe, sensible manner can result in injury or damage to property. You and you alone must insure that the instructions are carefully followed and all safety precautions are obeyed.
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Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions describe adjustment, operation, and required maintenance procedures. MINDS-i® should not be operated in a crowd, or without adequate space. In an e ort to continually upgrade our products, MINDS-i® reserves the right to make improvements and modi cations to this system, which may not be re ected in the photographs and speci cations printed on this box.
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5,000 RPM MOTOR DUAL MOTOR BATTERY CABLE 1/16” ALLEN WRENCH 3/32” ALLEN WRENCH 0.050” ALLEN WRENCH BADLANDS 2.2” TIRE & DESPERADO WHEEL 3” SERVO WHEEL RACECAR WHEEL 1/4” FLAT WRENCH CROSS WRENCH 1 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER MINDS-i TOOL - 4 -...
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PARTS INVENTORY PAGE 3 1:1 SCALE #4-40 x 3/8” SCREW #4-40 NUT #4 WASHER #4-40 x 3/4” THREAD ROD ROD END BALL U-JOINT SET SCREW 6x12x4mm BEARING #4-40 x 1” THREAD ROD #4-40 x 1/2” SCREW SHOCK MOUNT 3/16” BALL STUD M5 WASHER 10x15x4mm BEARING #4-40 x 1-1/2”...
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PARTS INVENTORY PAGE 4 1:3 SCALE ARDUINO BASE PLATE ARDUINO UNO IR DISTANCE SENSOR PING))) SENSOR 3-PIN CABLE FLAT TO LATCH PUSH BUTTON SENSOR SHIELD 3-PIN CABLE FLAT TO SEPARATE QTI SENSOR ARDUINO COVER USB CABLE ARDUINO BATTERY HARNESS SERVO CABLE MALE TO MALE SERVO CABLE MALE TO FEMALE 5x5 IR PANEL VOLTAGE REGULATOR...
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BE SURE TO ALIGN THE SET SCREW WITH THE FLAT SPOT ON THE MOTOR SHAFT THEN TIGHTEN PINION SET SCREW. 5,000 RPM MOTOR 15-T PINION MOUNT PINION GEAR FLUSH WITH END OF MOTOR SHAFT M3x6mm SCREW M3 WASHER DO NOT TIGHTEN - 13 -...
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#4-40 x 3/4” SCREW #4 WASHER #4-40 NUT ADJUST MOTOR SCREWS UNTIL GEARS MESH SMOOTHLY, THEN TIGHTEN WHEN ALIGNING THE GEARS TOGETHER MAKE SURE THEY ARE ABOUT A PAPER’S THICKNESS APART SO THEY MESH SMOOTHLY. DO NOT LEAVE THEM LOOSE OR PRESS THEM TOO TIGHT TOGETHER OR IT MAY DAMAGE THE GEARS OR PUT TOO MUCH STRESS ON THE MOTOR.
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NOTE: MAKE SURE TO MARK WHICH SIDE THE RING GEAR IS ON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. #4-40 x 3/4” SCREW #4 WASHER #4-40 NUT NOTE: MAKING SURE THE SCREW HEADS ARE ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE RING GEAR IS AN EASY WAY TO REMEMBER WHICH SIDE IT’S ON.
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CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT: www.mymindsi.com RING GEAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER CARRIER SHAFT CARRIER SCREW OUTPUT GEAR SHAFT SPIDER GEAR - 19 -...
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PINION GEAR 6x12x4mm BEARING CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CASE 10x15x4mm BEARING - 20 -...
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NOTE: MAKE SURE TO MARK WHICH SIDE THE RING GEAR IS ON FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. #4-40 x 3/4” SCREW #4 WASHER #4-40 NUT NOTE: MAKING SURE THE SCREW HEADS ARE ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE RING GEAR IS AN EASY WAY TO REMEMBER WHICH SIDE IT’S ON.
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NOTE: MAKE SURE BOTH SIDES OF THE TIRE ARE PROPERLY SEATED ON THE RIM. OPTIONAL: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GLUE YOUR TIRES DOWN, PLACE A SMALL BEAD OF CA GLUE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE. BE SURE TO PLACE TIRE BEAD BACK ONTO THE RIM PROPERLY.
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NOTICE: THE ORENTATION OF THE DIFFERENTIALS IS VERY IMPORTANT. MAKE SURE TO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE ASSEMBLY OF THE DIFFERENTIALS, ESPECIALLY WHICH SIDE THE RING GEAR IS ON, AS IT DETERMINES THE WHEELS DIRECTION OF ROTATION. REFER TO THIS DIAGRAM WHEN ATTACHING THE AXLES TO THE FRAME, INSURING THE RING GEARS ARE IN THE APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS.
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APM BOARD TELEMETRY RADIO APM 6-PIN CABLE 3-PIN CABLE FLAT TO LATCH - 71 -...
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REFER TO RADIO TRANSMITTER MANUAL AND FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND SET-UP. USING THE WIRE TIES AND DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE PROVIDED, PLACE THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON THE FRAME SO THAT THEY ARE SECURE AND OUT OF THE WAY OF MOVING PARTS. - 72 -...
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4x4 SUPER CRAWLER (WITH ENCODER) - 73 -...
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ONE WITHOUT ENCODER 2-45 BEAM DUAL TRANSITION TRANSITION 3-LOCK 2-LOCK ONE WITH ENCODER 2-45 BEAM DUAL TRANSITION TRANSITION 3-LOCK 2-LOCK - 75 -...
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4.8” FOUR LINK ARM ROD END ROD END BALL 11-BEAM 7-BEAM 3-LOCK #4-40 x 1-3/8” SCREW #4 WASHER CLEARANCE THREAD INTERFERENCE THREAD ADAPTER ADAPTER - 76 -...
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REFER TO RADIO TRANSMITTER MANUAL AND FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND SET-UP. USING THE WIRE TIES AND DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE PROVIDED, PLACE THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON THE FRAME SO THAT THEY ARE SECURE AND OUT OF THE WAY OF MOVING PARTS. - 106 -...
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UGV Dashboard Setup Warning! Before continuing further, please ensure that you do NOT have the battery plugged into the ESC harness. - 109 -...
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UGV Systems Setup Checklist #1 Calibrate Sensors #2 Upload RoboMagellan6x6 Code #3 Connecting to the Dashboard - 111 -...
Step #1 Calibrate Sensors: Open Arduino> click open> libraries> MINDS-i-Drone> CalibrateSensors.ino. Make sure you have the correct board (MEGA 2560) and port selected (whatever port says MEGA 2560). A: Click the upload button. B: Once the upload is complete open the serial monitor.
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With the serial monitor open follow the instructions as prompted. Move the UGV and hold on each face until the column displays an “ok”. Once all of the columns say “ok” you will type a “y” into the top bar and press enter. You have successfully calibrated the accelerometer and compass.
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Step #2 Upload RoboMagellan6x6 Code: Open Arduino> click open> libraries> MINDS-i-Drone> roboMagellan6x6.ino. Make sure you have the correct board (MEGA 2560) and port selected (whatever port says MEGA 2560). Click the upload button. Once the upload is complete disconnect the UGV from the computer.
56700 baud, but after configuration they will connect at 9600 baud • Make the changes you want, or press “Import defaults” to automatically configure it for use with MINDS-i drones • Press “Save Changes”, disconnect, and power cycle the telemetry radio •...
Servo Reversing (DXe) To enable servo reversing, hold the left and right gimbal sticks in the upper-inside position as shown while powering on the transmitter. Left Gimbal Right Gimbal After the Transmitter is powered on, release the sticks and return to center. Use the right gimbal to select the channel or reverse the selected channel.
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D R O N E S STEM INTEGRATED ROBOTICS M I N D S - i D a s h b o a r d - 117 -...
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Dashboard Features & Functions Waypoint Panel Connection Panel Data Panel Terminal - 119 -...
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Waypoint Panel: 10 10 10 Configuration: Opens a pop up window with the Telemetry Radio Configuration tool. View Button: This button switches the map between satellite and elevation views. Navigation: Zoom in and out. Telemetry: Opens a window allowing you to select the information that will be recorded in the log as well as all of the adjustable settings for the vehicle.
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Configuration: Toggle ground/air mode: Switches between ground and air mode. Driver Installer: Launches the installer for the radio driver. Refresh: Refreshes the serial port list. Com Port List: Shows the open com ports. Baud Rate: Used to set the communication speed. Connect: Connects to the telemetry radio to adjust the settings.
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Telemetry: Defines how strongly the drone should attempt to return to the original course between waypoints, versus the direct path from its current location to the target Data Log Window: The data log opens in a new window. ID Column: Lists the names of the preset data to be logged as well as the open slots. Value Column: Includes the value for each row of data.
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Graph: Configure: Opens Graph Configuration. Anti Alias: Used to smooth jagged edges on curved lines and diagonals. Scaling: Adjusts the scale of the graph. Data Name Check Box: User input for the data to be graphed. Color Settings: User selected color for each row of data selected. Select the check box in the row of the data desired to be graphed then select the color you would like the line to be on the graph, repeat for each row of data.
Data Panel: Data from the robot will populate this panel when connected. A lack of data when connected could indicate a failing connection to the robot, possibly from distance or obstacles blocking the signal. Altitude (Above Ground), Altitude (Sea Level), Speed (MPH), Battery Voltage (Vcc). Vehicle Direction (compass heading) Vehicle Pitch &...
Connection Panel: The refresh button will repopulate the dropdown menu with the currently available serial ports To connect, select the appropriate serial port in the drop down and press connect. When a connection has been established, the “Connect” button will change to say “Disconnect”...
Map View: • The rover will automatically be placed on the map where the GPS indicates it is located • Click and drag on the map to pan your view • Scroll on the map to zoom • Click on any empty part of the map to add a waypoint to the end of the current path •...
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Connecting to your Drone First time only: • Follow the setup instructions in the MINDS-i Drone Library repository for your drone • Make sure appropriate drivers are available for your telemetry radios • If you are running windows, a driver installation button is available in the configuration menu.
Switching Between Ground and Air Mode To switch the dashboard between ground drone and air drone mode, Open the configuration window, press “Toggle ground/air mode”, and then restart the dashboard Artificial Horizon When in air mode, the artificial horizon widget can be clicked on to open a full size window with altitude and heading overlaid on the right and top edge respectively.
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