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STEAM Train STEAMbot V1.0 User Manual

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STEAMbot V1.0 User Guide
STEAMbot V1.0 User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the world of STEAMbot robots! We at The STEAM Train want to thank you for
getting a STEAMbot robot kit. We believe that any child that wants a robot should be able to
afford one. This kit will help you learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and
Math (STEAM). We hope you will have lots of fun putting your robot together and learning how
to program it. Your efforts will be rewarded and give you opportunities for a better future.
This guide has the following chapters:
1. Assembly of Your STEAMbot – covers how to assemble your STEAMbot robot.
2. STEAMbot Controller – provides a description of the STEAMbot Controller, the heart of you
robot.
3. Software Installation – tells you how to install the required software so you can program
your STEAMbot robot.
Warning
Although the STEAMbot has been carefully designed and manufactured, the STEAMbot has
fragile components. Dropping it or pushing on the Ultrasonic Sensor Bracket may cause it to
crack or break. In addition, the header pins of the STEAMbot Controller can pierce your skin if
you are not careful. The pins are also easy to bend. So please handle your STEAMbot with
care.
Assembly of Your STEAMbot
Parts
Figure 1 shows you all the parts that should be in your kit. If any part is missing, please email
us at support@thesteamtrain.cc.
2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train
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  • Page 1 STEAMbot V1.0 User Guide Introduction Welcome to the world of STEAMbot robots! We at The STEAM Train want to thank you for getting a STEAMbot robot kit. We believe that any child that wants a robot should be able to afford one.
  • Page 2 The following table has the parts and quantities. Table 1, List of Parts Part Quantity STEAMbot Chassis STEAMbot Controller Controller Mount DC Motor and Wheel Battery Holder Foam Tape Ball Caster Phillips Screwdriver #4 1 inch screw #4 3/8 inch screw 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 3: Parts Not Included

    Make sure you tighten the screw so the motor does not wiggle. 6. Take one 3/8" screw and attach one side of the ball caster to the ball caster mount of the Chassis. Figure 2, STEAMbot Chassis 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 4 Controller and centered as best possible. Your robot should look similar to Figure 7. 25. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position (towards the ball caster). 26. Insert four AA batteries1 in the battery holder, ensuring the correct polarity. 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 5 (iPhone or Android) or to be programmed by you! If you don’t have a smart phone, see below for the different modes. Now go have some fun with your STEAMbot robot! Figure 6, Ultrasonic Sensor Bracket 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 6 If you write your own programs you will have to adjust what forward means. 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 7 All the GPIOs are available on male pin headers, grouped in different connectors. Each connector has power and ground to make it easy to connect sensors and actuators. The following table lists the header and pins. 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 8 Very few persons will need to use this connector. The following table provides the pinouts. Table 3, JTAG Signal Signal 3.3V PA13/JTMS PA14/JTCK PB4/NJTRST PB3/JTD0 PA15/JTDI NRST This table is provided for completeness and can generally be ignored. 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 9: Software Installation

    9. Click the Close button. 10. Click on Tools → Board: and select "Maple Mini". 11. Click on Tools → Bootloader Version and select "Bootloader 2.0 (20k RAM, 120k Flash)". 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...
  • Page 10 first get your STEAMbot and power it up. 14. You are now ready to create your very own programs your STEAMbot to do other things! And please share them on our web site. 2017 © Copyright The STEAM Train...