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Section I. Introduction
i.
What is ScioBot 1.0?
ii. Parts List
Section II. Building ScioBot 1.0
i.
Assemble the main chassis
ii. Build the wheel assemblies
iii. Finalize the chassis assembly
iv. Install final electronics
v. Wire the ScioBot 1.0
Section III. Additional Wiring Configurations
Section IV. Summary
Section I. Introduction
i.
What is ScioBot 1.0?
ScioBot 1.0 is an introductory robotics kit that through experimentation with DC motors, a prototyping
breadboard, and a DC power source, will teach you some basics of DC motor function and applied
electronics. These components, paired with the unique and upgradable ScioBot chassis platform
creates a fun and interactive robotics project for beginners of all ages!
ii. Parts List
3D Printed Parts
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Part Name
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ScioBot Wheel
2
Motor Mount
1
AA Battery Bracket
1
T-Connector 1.0
Other Misc Parts
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Part Name
2
Rubber Band
2
Craft Sticks
ScioBot 1.0 User Manual
Table of Contents
Electronic Components
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Part Name
2
Mini Geared DC Motor
1
Mini Breadboard
1
AA Battery Holder
2
AA Battery
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Summary of Contents for Nonscio ScioBot 1.0
- Page 1 Section I. Introduction What is ScioBot 1.0? ScioBot 1.0 is an introductory robotics kit that through experimentation with DC motors, a prototyping breadboard, and a DC power source, will teach you some basics of DC motor function and applied electronics. These components, paired with the unique and upgradable ScioBot chassis platform creates a fun and interactive robotics project for beginners of all ages! ii.
- Page 2 Section II. Building ScioBot 1.0 Assemble the main chassis Required Parts and Components: • 2x Wooden Sticks • 1x Battery Mount • 1x T Connector Step 1: Slide the battery mount about halfway onto the first wooden stick by inserting the wooden stick through the slots on the battery mount.
- Page 3 Use the slots in the motor mounts to attach the wheel assemblies to the main chassis. It does not matter if the motors are oriented on top of the wooden stick or underneath. Just make sure they are both the same, otherwise you will find that your ScioBot 1.0 is lopsided! iv.
- Page 4 If they are too far away, rotate the battery holder so that the wires are pointing towards the breadboard. v. Wire the ScioBot 1.0 Introduction: When following these wiring instructions, do not worry which wires you use. You will not harm your ScioBot by connecting wires incorrectly.
- Page 5 Step 2: Connect the other lead from the left motor to the bottom row on the breadboard. Step 3: Connect one lead from the right motor to the top row on the breadboard. www.nonscio.com © Nonscio 2020...
- Page 6 Connect the other lead from the right motor to the bottom row on the breadboard. Your motors are now wired to the breadboard! Step 5: Connect one lead from the battery holder to the bottom row on the breadboard. www.nonscio.com © Nonscio 2020...
- Page 7 For example, if the left motor rotates backwards when you give thenScioBot power, simply switch the positions of top left motor lead and the bottom left motor lead. www.nonscio.com © Nonscio 2020...
- Page 8 Section III. Additional Wiring Configurations FORWARD BACKWARD www.nonscio.com © Nonscio 2020...
- Page 9 * This configuration can be converted into a left turn by disconnecting the left motor leads completely. RIGHT PIVOT * This configuration can be converted into a right turn by disconnecting the right motor leads completely. www.nonscio.com © Nonscio 2020...
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Page 10: Section Iv. Summary
Section IV. Summary Congratulations on completing the ScioBot 1.0 build! Enjoy your robot and experiment with different wiring configurations to learn how different applications of electric currents affect the operation of DC motors. You have also learned the basics of using a breadboard to prototype an electronics project. Breadboards are an essential tool when working and experimenting with electronics and engineering.