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- Page 1 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Last updated: 09/02/2021 ALEX Build Instructions pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 1...
- Page 2 - a full 180° of range in both axes. Its Ultrasonic Sensor is also attached to the Pan-Tilt Servo Motor mechanism which enables Alex to perform full 180° scans to look for possible obstacles. Finally, the two high accuracy, high power Encoder Motors are positioned at the front of the vehicle;...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Contents What parts do you need? ........4 How to use the rivets ..........5 Using the rivet removal tool ......... 6 Build guide ..............7 Let’s get started! ............. 8 What’s next? ............35 pi-top.com | ©... -
Page 4: What Parts Do You Need
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions What parts do you need? Expansion Plate M4 Wheel Screws (Sold separately) 3-pin Servo Motor Cables (For the Servo motors) 6-pin Encoder Motor Cables 2x10 Wheel Connectors Build Plate (For the Encoder Motors) -
Page 5: How To Use The Rivets
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions How to use the rivets Connecting Connecting Build Plates Build Plates The Robotics Kit contains two types of rivet: Short Rivets Long Rivets Short Rivets Long Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. -
Page 6: Using The Rivet Removal Tool
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Using the Rivet Removal Tool pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 6... -
Page 7: Build Guide
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Build guide Rear Bumper ............9 Chassis ..............11 Castor Wheel............12 Side Bumpers ............. 13 Front Bumper ............. 16 Expansion Plate ..........19 Encoder Motors ..........20 Wheels..............23 Servo motors ............24 Camera .............. -
Page 8: Let's Get Started
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Let’s get started! pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 8... -
Page 9: Rear Bumper
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Rear bumper Part 1 90° Brackets Short Rivets (2x2) 10x2 Build Plate Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 9... - Page 10 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Rear bumper Part 2 120° Brackets (2x2) Long Rivets 2x14 Build Plate Long Rivets Part 1 pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 10...
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Page 11: Chassis
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the rear bumper to the chassis Chassis Short Rivets Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 11... -
Page 12: Castor Wheel
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the castor wheel to the chassis Castor Wheel Short Rivets Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 12... -
Page 13: Side Bumpers
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Side bumpers Part 1 90° Brackets Short Rivets (2x2) 2x14 Build Plate Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 13... - Page 14 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Side bumpers Part 2 120° Brackets (2x2) Long Rivets 2x14 Build Plate Long Rivets Part 1 pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 14...
- Page 15 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the side bumpers to the chassis Side B Short Rivets Side A Short Rivets Side B Side A pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 15...
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Page 16: Front Bumper
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Front bumper Part 1 120° Brackets (2x2) Short Rivets 4x8 Build Plate Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 16... - Page 17 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Front bumper Part 2 Short Rivets 2x14 Build Plate Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 17...
- Page 18 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the front bumper to the chassis Short Rivets Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 18...
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Page 19: Expansion Plate
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Expansion Plate Short Rivets Expansion Plate Make sure the Expansion Plate is pointing in the right direction! Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 19... -
Page 20: Encoder Motors
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Encoder motors Part 1 Make sure you align the flat edge of the motor correctly to the Wheel Connector Encoder Motor Wheel Connector and Grub Screw 2mm Hex Key Use the 2mm Hex Key to tighten pi-top.com | ©... - Page 21 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Encoder motors Part 2 90° Build Plates (2x5) Short Rivets Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 21...
- Page 22 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Motor assembly Short Rivets Short Rivets Make sure the motors are attached in the correct direction! pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 22...
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Page 23: Wheels
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Wheels Wheels M4 Wheel Screws 2.5mm Hex Key Use the 2.5mm Hex Key to tighten pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 23... -
Page 24: Servo Motors
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Servo motors Part 1 Short Rivets 90° Bracket (2x2) Servo Motor Short Rivets Make sure the racket is attached ° B to the correct side! pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 24... - Page 25 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Servo motors Part 2 Make sure the port is facing upwards Servo Motor Short Rivets Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 25...
- Page 26 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Servo motors Part 3 Short Rivets Short Rivets pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 26...
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Page 27: Camera
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Camera Camera Make sure the port is facing upwards Remove the LEGO ® connector from the base of the camera pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 27... -
Page 28: Ultrasonic Sensor
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Ultrasonic Sensor Ultrasonic Sensor Remove the LEGO ® Make sure the port is connector from the facing downwards base of the sensor pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 28... -
Page 29: Pi-Top [4]
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Dock the pi-top [4] pi-top [4] pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 29... -
Page 30: Connecting Cables
[4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Encoder Motors Right Motor - M0 6-pin Encoder Motor Cables Left Motor - M3 Left Motor Right Motor pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 30... - Page 31 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Servo Motors Pan Servo - S0 Tilt Servo 3-pin Servo Motor Cables Tilt Servo S3 Pan Servo pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 31...
- Page 32 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Camera Micro USB Cable Micro USB Cable Any USB port on the Expansion Plate or pi-top [4] pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 32...
- Page 33 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Ultrasonic Sensor 4-pin Sensor Cable 4-pin Sensor Cable Ultrasonic Sensor - D3 pi-top.com | © 2021 CEED Ltd. Page 33...
- Page 34 [4] Robotics Kit | Alex Build Instructions You’re ready to get coding! Our online learning platform, Further, guides students and beginners through a wide range of coding projects. See the first Further project to build a robot > See all pi-top [4] projects on Further >...
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Page 35: What's Next
What’s next? pi-top [4] Robotics Kit has a wide range of resources you can use to hit the ground running with your robotics journey. Whether you’re just starting out, are a seasoned pro or anything in between there’s something for everyone! pi-top Python Software Development Kit (SDK) pi-top .NET Core SDK... - Page 36 Raspberry Pi made simple, robust and modular. pi-top.com Having trouble? Check out: pi-top.com/support forum.pi-top.com © 2021 CEED Ltd.
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