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All the source codes of the Terasic Spider is available with the kit. You can modify the code to improve or to change the Terasic Spider's functions according to specific applications.
Spider User Manual Spider User Manual Package Contents The kit contains: 1. Spider Box 2. Assembled Spider 3. Battery 4. MicroSD Card (Pre-programmed & Installed) 5. USB Bluetooth Dongle with Adapter 6. 5V to DC Plug Cable 7. Battery to DC Jack Cable 8.
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Getting Help These are the different contact methods available to contact us in case you encounter any problems: • Terasic Technologies 9F, No. 176, Sec. 2, Gongdao 5th Rd, East Dist, Hsinchu City, 30070, Taiwan Tel: +886-3-575-0880 Email: support@terasic.com http://spider.terasic.com...
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Spider User Manual Spider User Manual 3. Connect “ 10 & 11 12V DC power” to the DC jack on the Servo Motor Card. 4. Switch the Power Switch on the Servo Motor Card to "ON" position. 5. After 5 seconds, the LED7 on DE0-Nano- SoC will blink.
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Power up the Spider with Battery 1. Switch the Power Switch on the Servo Motor Card to "OFF" position. 2. Remove the 12V DC Power 3. Connect the Batter-to-DC jack cable to the battery. 4. Install the battery into the Spider Robot from behind.
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Spider User Manual Spider User Manual 5. Check if the battery is installed properly from the other side. The battery needs to be center placed. 6. Connect the battery to the DC Jack on the Servo Motor Card via “ 7 Battery to DC Jack Cable".
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Spider will start the “Dancing” demonstration. Auto Power Saving Mode 1. When the Spider Robot is idle for a while i.e. not receiving any command, it will enter power saving mode automatically. It will remain its current position with all the servo motors turned off.
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Spider User Manual Spider User Manual Control the Spider with Smart Phone (Android) Chapter 3 : Besides using Key1 to make the spider dance, you can also use cell phone application as one of the control methods. 1. Download and install any QR Code application you preferred from your google app store.
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Spider User Manual Spider User Manual 5. Download and install the "TerasicSpider" application into the cell phone. 6. Insert the “ 5 USB Bluetooth Dongle with the adapter ” into the Micro USB port on DE0-Nano- SoC. 7. Switch the Power Switch on the Servo Motor Card to "ON"...
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Spider User Manual Spider User Manual 9. Launch the TerasicSpider application on the cell phone. 10. Click on the Search Button on the top-right corner. 11. The screen will have a pop up window showing “select a device to connect”, select “socfpga-0”. 12.
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Spider User Manual Spider User Manual 13. The four Arrow Buttons control the Spider movement in four directions (default mode). Spider’s movement speed can be controlled by the Speed Slider. Slide left to slow down the Spider; Slide right to speed up. 14.
Spider User Manual Spider User Manual Charge the Battery Chapter 4 : After the battery run out of charge, you can do the following steps to recharge your battery. 1. Switch the current of “ 15 Battery Charger” to 2.0A. 2.
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DE0-Nano-SoC. The red LED is lighted and the power of Servo Motor Card needs to be reset after removing the obstacle. All the source codes of the Terasic Spider is available on the Spider System CD. You can modify the...
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Spider User Manual Spider User Manual Servo Motor Connections Mapping Table Right- Right- Right- Left- Left- Left- front middle back front middle back Motor Index GPIO Index...
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