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- Page 1 TI-Innovator™ Rover Setup Guide Learn more about TI Technology through the online help at education.ti.com/eguide.
- Page 2 "as-is" basis. In no event shall Texas Instruments be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents TI-Innovator™ Rover Overview Learn More What's in the Box Rover On-Board Components TI-Innovator™ Rover Setup Requirements Preparing TI-Innovator™ Rover Connecting TI-Innovator™ Rover Connecting TI-Innovator™ Rover to TI-Innovator™ Hub Connecting TI-Innovator™ Hub to a Graphing Calculator Exploring the Assembled TI-Innovator™ Rover Top Side of the Rover Bottom Side of the Rover Front Side of the Rover... -
Page 4: Ti-Innovator™ Rover Overview
TI-Innovator™ Rover Overview is a two-wheeled programmable robotic vehicle which works with TI-Innovator™ Rover the TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI LaunchPad™ Board. You communicate with the Hub and control the Rover through TI Basic programs on one of these TI products: •... -
Page 5: What's In The Box
What's in the Box The box includes the TI-Innovator™ Rover and two ribbon cables to connect the Rover to the TI-Innovator™ Hub. Rover On-Board Components - For securing a TI CE Graphing Calculator or a TI-Nspire™ Calculator Holder Pegs CX Handheld to the calculator platform. - For displaying programmable LED Panel (RGB LED/Battery Level Indicator) feedback through the... -
Page 6: Ti-Innovator™ Rover Setup Requirements
TI-Innovator™ Rover Setup Requirements To set up your TI-Innovator™ Rover with your TI-Innovator™ Hub and graphing calculator you will need these materials. xxxxxxxx Component Image Description TI-Innovator™ A two-wheeled programmable robotic Rover vehicle which works with the Hub. Breadboard Connects the Rover to the Hub's Ribbon Cable Breadboard Connector. -
Page 7: Preparing Ti-Innovator™ Rover
Preparing TI-Innovator™ Rover Follow these steps to fully charge your TI-Innovator™ Rover. 1. Identify the Micro connector on the USB Standard A to Micro cable. 2. Insert the Micro connector into the PWR port on the side of the Rover. 3. -
Page 8: Connecting Ti-Innovator™ Rover
Connecting TI-Innovator™ Rover There are two sets of connection steps to use the TI-Innovator™ Rover. • First, connect the Rover to the TI-Innovator™ Hub, using the two ribbon cables provided. • Second, connect the Hub to a graphing calculator, using the USB Unit-to-Unit (Mini-A to Mini-B) cable included with the Hub. - Page 9 4. Open the two latches on the Rover Circuit Board Ribbon Cable Connector . 5. Align the notch in the ribbon cable with the slot on circuit board connector. 6. Insert the ribbon cable and close the latches. 7. Insert one end of the I into the Rover circuit board.
- Page 10 8. Insert the slack I C Cable into the side rails. 9. Align the tab on the I with the top of the I C Cable C port 10. Insert the free end of the I connector into the I at the back of the C Cable C port...
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Page 11: Connecting Ti-Innovator™ Hub To A Graphing Calculator
Connecting TI-Innovator™ Hub to a Graphing Calculator 1. Turn the Rover right side up. 2. Lift and turn the Calculator Holder Pegs so that they are parallel with the side of the Rover. 3. Place the TI CE Graphing Calculator or TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld on the platform with the screen toward the Marker Holder . -
Page 12: Exploring The Assembled Ti-Innovator™ Rover
Exploring the Assembled TI-Innovator™ Rover Explore all sides of the TI-Innovator™ Rover when assembled with the TI-Innovator™ Hub and TI CE Graphing Calculator or TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld connected. Top Side of the Rover - Holds a marker to draw paths. Marker Holder - Turns the Rover ON (–) or OFF (O) . -
Page 13: Bottom Side Of The Rover
Bottom Side of the Rover - Bottom-mounted color sensor detects the color of the surface. Can Color Sensor also detect gray-level scale of black (0) to white (255). - Measures or maintains orientation. Gyroscope expansion port. - Provides smooth movement on hard surface. Ball Caster Not recommended for use on carpet. -
Page 14: Front Side Of The Rover
Front Side of the Rover - Measures distance to obstacles. Ultrasonic Ranger Back Side of the Rover - Allows the Hub to slide easily into the Rover and connect to the Rover Guide Rails circuit board. With the TI-Innovator™ Hub inserted, access a sensor and two ports. Note: •... -
Page 15: Right Side Of The Rover
Right Side of the Rover Access on the Rover: • port - Uses USB Standard A to Micro auxiliary power cable when charging the Rover's Rechargeable battery. • - For adding structures to the Rover using interlocking Front and Back Mounts plastic blocks. -
Page 16: Left Side Of The Rover
Left Side of the Rover Access on the Rover: • - For adding structures to the Rover using interlocking Front and Back Mounts plastic blocks. With the Hub inserted, access three ports for collecting data or status from input Note: modules. -
Page 17: General Precautions For The Ti-Innovator™ Rover
General Precautions for the TI-Innovator™ Rover TI-Innovator™ Rover • Do not expose the Rover to temperatures above 140 ˚ F (60 ˚ C). • Do not disassemble or mistreat the Rover. • Do not put anything heavier than 1 Kg or 2.2 lbs on the Rover platform. •... - Page 18 Caution: If you dislodge or disconnect any of the cables, use this image as a reference for correct hookups.Reference to Bottom View...
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Page 19: General Information
General Information Online Help education.ti.com/eguide Select your country for more product information. Contact TI Support education.ti.com/ti-cares Select your country for technical and other support resources. Service and Warranty education.ti.com/warranty Select your country for information about the length and terms of the warranty or about product service. - Page 20 Texas Instruments U.S.A. 12500 TI Blvd. Dallas, TX 75243 Texas Instruments Holland B.V. Bolwerkdok 2 3433 KN Nieuwegein - The Netherlands Printed by: © 2019 Texas Instruments education.ti.com/ti-cares ENGLISH STEMRV/OM/1L1/C...
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