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Texas Instruments TI-RSLK MAX Construction Manual

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  • Page 1 Texas Instruments Robotics System Construction guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.6 Remove the chassis board ................25 Section IV: Attaching the display ..............28 4.0 Needed Items ....................28 4.1 Install 1x9 header onto the TI-RSLK Max chassis board ....29 Table of Contents Section I Assembly guide ..................4 4.2 Attach the display to the header ...............
  • Page 3 Construction guide Assembly guide Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents Section I Assembly Guide

    Construction guide Section I Assembly guide This section will cover the basic assembly of the parts associated with the TI-RSLK MAX Robot. You will also learn how to install the TI MSP432 LaunchPad on the robot. 1.0 Needed Items The following items included in your kit (Figure 1) will be needed to construct the TI-RSLK Max: •...
  • Page 5 The following steps will be used to show how to install the two bumper (Figure 3). switch boards at the front (curved) end of the TI-RSLK Max. For this step, you’ll need the left and right bumper switch boards and a set of two 7/16”...
  • Page 6 Figure 5. Location of holes to secure the bumper switch boards. We recommend inserting the bolts for easier tightening of the screw due to the front lip of the chassis side. Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 7: Installing The Motor Clips

    Figure 7. Motor clip is fully installed when the bottom is flush with the plastic chassis Figure 6. View showing both sides of the motor clips and the 3 barbs and guide rails. Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 8: Motor

    (Figure 9). Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 9: Tire And Wheel Installment

    “D” shape on the wheel protrudes out on one side, while the other side is flat. The protruding side of the wheel should face the robot to create space away from the robot chassis and reduce any possible friction. Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 10: Ball Caster Installment

    (Figure 13). Once the batteries are installed, there will be more weight on the back of the robot to force it down, which is why this location has been chosen. Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...
  • Page 11 Now place the ball onto these rollers. Install the retention clip over the ball by pressing the three barbs of the retention clip (Figure 12) into the holes shown in Figure 15. Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 12: The 8 Channel Qtrx Line Following Sensor Installment

    1.6 The 8 channel QTRX line following sensor installment The following steps will show you how to install the 8-channel QTRX line following sensor (Figure 16) to the underside of your TI-RSLK Max. Figure 16. QTRX line following sensor Figure 17. Location of two 1x7 female headers for the QTRX line...
  • Page 13 (Figure 18). Figure 18. Insert the QTRX sensor with the largest part of the board facing the front of the robot Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 14: Msp432P401R Launchpad Installment

    The following steps will describe how to install the LaunchPad onto your You will damage the robot if this 5V jumper isn’t removed. TI-RSLK Max robot. The LaunchPad should already have the 2x19 and 2x1 headers installed as shown in Figure 19. If not installed, please refer to the instructions for installing these headers at www.ti.com/rslk.
  • Page 15 Construction guide Next identify the four mating headers on the TI-RSLK Max chassis Carefully place and align the LaunchPad onto these header pins and board (Figure 21). press down evenly, being careful not to bend or break any of the header pins (Figure 22).

  • Page 16: Install Six Aa-Sized Batteries Into The Battery Compartment

    1.8 Install six AA-sized batteries into the battery compartment Final Product Congratulations! You’ve finished assembling your TI-RSLK Max! When you’re ready to power up the TI-RSLK Max for the first time, the last step (Figure 23) will be to install six AA-sized batteries into the battery compartment.
  • Page 17 Construction guide LaunchPad Preparation (not needed if you purchased the kit) Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 18: Section Ii Launchpad Preparation

    This section will cover how to prepare the MSP432P401R LaunchPad for Insert the 2x19 header into the corresponding set of 2x19 vias at the far use on the Texas Instruments Robotic Systems Learning Kit, also known edge of the LaunchPad board, marked as J5 (Figure 2). The header pins as the TI-RSLK Max.

  • Page 19: Install 2X1 Header Onto Launchpad

    Now solder these pins to the board (Figure 5). Figure 5. Solder the 2x1 header Figure 4. Insert the 2x1 header Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 20: Remove The 5V Jumper

    Congratulations! Lastly, it’s important to remove the 5V jumper from the LaunchPad to The LaunchPad is now ready for use with the TI-RSLK Max! prevent damage to the robot (Figure 6). Figure 6. Remove the 5V jumper to prevent damage to the...
  • Page 21 Construction guide Disassembly guide Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 22: Section Iii: Disassembly Guide

    This section will cover the disassembly of the Texas Instruments Robotic The first step is to remove the batteries and the eight channel QTRX Systems Learning Kit and show you how to separate the TI-RSLK Max sensor array from the underside of the board. The sensor board will into its individual components, with the primary purpose of removing the simply slide out and away from the robot chassis (Figure 2).

  • Page 23: Remove Msp432P401R Launchpad

    AA-sized batteries 3.3 Remove MSP432P401R LaunchPad Figure 4. Remove the LaunchPad from the TI-RSLK Max chassis board Next, flip the robot over and remove the MSP432P401R LaunchPad mounted to the top of the robot. With a moderate amount of force, pull the LaunchPad board carefully and evenly so that the header pins of the chassis board do not get bent in the process.

  • Page 24: Remove The Motors

    (Figure 6). Repeat for the other side. Figure 6. Push motor from underside of robot to remove Figure 5. Pull the retaining tabs apart, just beyond white plastic motor casing Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 25: Remove The Chassis Board

    Figure 7. Unscrew two sets of bolts to remove both bumper switch boards Figure 9. Location of four bolts securing the chassis board Figure 8. Slide the bumper switch board forward and away from robot to remove Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...
  • Page 26 Congratulations ! The chassis board is now free and ready for modifications or additions (Figure 12)! When you’re ready to re-assemble your TI-RSLK Max, please refer to the Construction section and/or video. Figure 10. Depress each nut while unscrewing to prevent them...
  • Page 27 Construction guide Attaching the display (OLED, LCD) Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...

  • Page 28: Section Iv: Attaching The Display

    To follow along with this section, you’ll need the chassis board along with a soldering iron, solder, and a 1x8 header (Figure 1). The chassis board of the TI-RSLK Max is pre-wired to support one of the following three displays: •...

  • Page 29: Install 1X9 Header Onto The Ti-Rslk Max Chassis Board

    Construction guide 4.1 Install 1x9 header onto the TI-RSLK Max chassis board To add the display to the chassis board, we first need to identify the appropriate pins at the rear of the chassis board. The board has been labeled to help identify the right section: the Sparkfun 10168 section is on top, followed by the Adafruit 338 and 938 sections.

  • Page 30: Attach The Display To The Header

    Your display is now installed and ready for use. When you’re ready board (Figure 6). to re-assemble your robot, please refer to the Construction section and/or video. Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...
  • Page 31 Construction guide ti.com/rslk Texas Instruments Robotics System Learning Kit: The Solderless Maze Edition SEKP164...
  • Page 32 TI products. TI’s provision of these resources does not expand or otherwise alter TI’s applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for TI products. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2019, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

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