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Mindsensors GlideWheel-M User Manual

What is GlideWheel-M

GlideWheel-M is a motor controller which

lets you attach PF motors to NXT Motor

Ports. Using the encoder in GlideWheel-M,

you can control rotations of PF Motors.

Connect GlideWheel-M connector to Motor Port of your NXT.

Attach PF Motor's power connector to GlideWheel-M.

The side holes of GlideWheel-M are

designed for pins shown

here.

Insert the pins from bottom of the

GlideWheel-M as seen in adjacent picture.

Attach GlideWheel-M to your PF motor such

that GlideWheel-M encoder will turn

proportional to your motor's turns.

There are multiple ways to do this, e.g.

You can mount GlideWheel-M on PF motor

directly and insert an axle through the

GlideWheel-M encoder, or

NOTE

The holes are designed for tight fit of the pins. When you dismantle

your contraption, it is recommended to leave the pins on the

GlideWheel.

Mount GlideWheel-M on

your wheel, insert an

axle through

GlideWheel-M encoder

and your wheel and

engage the wheel with

your PF motor using gears.

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Table of Contents

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Page 1 PF motors to NXT Motor Ports. Using the encoder in GlideWheel-M, you can control rotations of PF Motors. Electrical Connections Connect GlideWheel-M connector to Motor Port of your NXT. Attach PF Motor’s power connector to GlideWheel-M. Mechanical Mounting The side holes of GlideWheel-M are designed for pins shown here.
Page 2 NOTE Ensure that the GlideWheel-M encoder turns in the same direction as your motor. (You can flip the GlideWheel-M to change encoder’s direction). Using GlideWheel-M with various motors Power Functions 9V Medium Motor 3 x 6 x 3 (58120cx1) For best results of this motor with NXT, it is recommended to use step down gears between motor and GlideWheel-M so that it’s encoder is...
Page 3 _Document_id=196 Tips for Best results Motor and GlideWheel Encoder directions For program simplicity, ensure that GlideWheel-M turns in the +ve direction (as marked on it) when your motor is programmed to go ‘Forward’. Using Synchronized Move feature While using Synchronized Motors in Move Block of NXT-G, place ‘Steering Slider’...