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ROBOTC
RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
RECBOT BUILDING
INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE
VEX PIC
© Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX
Robotics Systems
RECBOT 1.0
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  • Page 1 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS USING THE VEX PIC © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 2 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Collect parts and tools from the lists below: Materials Quantity Tools Quantity Screw, 8-32 x 1/4” Long Zip Tie, 4” Long Screw, 8-32 x 1/2” Long Allen Wrench 3/32” Screw, 8-32 x 3/8” Long Allen Wrench 5/64”...
  • Page 3 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Chassis Construction Building Tip - Using Pop Rivets © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 4 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Chassis Construction (continued) 2” 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 5 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Chassis Construction (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 6 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Chassis Construction (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 7 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly 1/2” Motor Screws © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 8 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 9 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly (continued) 3” 2” Building Tip - Shaft Length The shafts depicted above are the minimum usable lengths. Longer shafts, if available, can be used to provide some additional support in the drivetrain. © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0...
  • Page 10 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly (continued) 3/8” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 11 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly (continued) Building Tip - Using Shaft Collars © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 12 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly (continued) © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 13 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 14 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Drivetrain Assembly (continued) © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 15 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Attaching the Ultrasonic Rangefinder 3/8” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 16 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Attaching the Battery Building Tip - Using Wire Ties Multiple wire ties can be connected end-to-end to create a longer strand. Also, keeping the wire ties slightly loose around the battery will enable you to remove it for charging, but still hold it in place while the robot is moving.
  • Page 17 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Attaching the VEX Microcontroller 1/2” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 18 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Battery © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 19 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Motors MOTOR PORT 2 MOTOR PORT 3 © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 20 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Encoders Top wire to INTERRUPT PORT 5 Bottom wire to ANALOG/ DIGITAL PORT 2 Top wire to ANALOG/ DIGITAL PORT 3 Bottom wire to INTERRUPT PORT 3 © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0...
  • Page 21 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Ultrasonic Rangefinder OUTPUT to INTERRUPT PORT 1 INPUT to ANALOG/ DIGITAL PORT 5 Information - Building Part I Complete The robot is equipped to perform autonomous tasks based on timing, Encoder rotations, and Ultrasonic Rangefinder feedback.
  • Page 22 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Attaching the Limit Switch 1” 3/8” 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 23 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Limit Switch ANALOG/DIGITAL PORT 1 © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 24 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction 1/4” 3” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 25 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 26 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 3” 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 27 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 1/2” Motor Screws © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 28 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 1/2” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 29 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 30 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) CAUTION - Cutting Tools The following step involves cutting tools and permanent alterations to the materials in the VEX Kit. Make sure you have permission before continuing. ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED WHILE PERFORMING THIS STEP . IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO USE THE TOOLS OR PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE SAFELY, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS STEP ALONE.
  • Page 31 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 32 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 33 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 1/2” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 34 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 3” Alternate view on next page © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 35 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 36 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 37 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Arm Construction (continued) 1/4” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 38 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Arm Motor MOTOR PORT 6 © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 39 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS Wiring the Potentiometer ANALOG/DIGITAL PORT 4 Information - Building Part 2 Complete The robot is equipped to perform autonomous tasks that incorporate the arm. Continue on through the optional instructions to add the Receiver if you want enable remote control of the robot using the Radio Control Transmitter.
  • Page 40 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS (Optional) Attaching the Receiver 3/8” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 41 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS (Optional) Attaching the Receiver 3/8” © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...
  • Page 42 ROBOTC RECBOT BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS (Optional) Wiring the Receiver Rx 1 © Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy / For use with VEX Robotics Systems RECBOT 1.0 • ®...