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| + | == Edits to directions == | ||
| + | === Getting Started === | ||
| + | * Note where zip file gets extracted - this will later be called the "Sloth Directory" (full name: '''DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit - Sloth'''). | ||
| + | === Install Arduino IDE === | ||
| + | * No changes | ||
| + | === Install the Driver === | ||
| + | * The '''Driver''' folder is in the Sloth Directory, wherever you installed that. | ||
| + | * Double-click the '''PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v1180B''' link to bring up 7zip | ||
| + | * Click the extract icon | ||
| + | * Take note of where the zip file gets extracted - this will be called the "Driver Directory" - it is by default the '''Driver''' folder in the Sloth Directory | ||
| + | * Double-click the ''PL2303_DriverInstaller_v1180_20170406''' file to run the installer; accept any defaults during installation | ||
| + | === Add libraries === | ||
| + | * First run Arduino by either typing Arduino into Cortana and clicking the resulting app or by going into the Windows menu and selecting Arduino | ||
| + | * Follow the instructions in the booklet | ||
| + | * Note you will be warned if the library has already been installed - this doesn't cause problems. | ||
| + | |||
== Contents of Box == | == Contents of Box == | ||
* Instruction booklet | * Instruction booklet | ||
Revision as of 20:36, 23 June 2019
Contents
Edits to directions
Getting Started
- Note where zip file gets extracted - this will later be called the "Sloth Directory" (full name: DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit - Sloth).
Install Arduino IDE
- No changes
Install the Driver
- The Driver folder is in the Sloth Directory, wherever you installed that.
- Double-click the PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v1180B link to bring up 7zip
- Click the extract icon
- Take note of where the zip file gets extracted - this will be called the "Driver Directory" - it is by default the Driver folder in the Sloth Directory
- Double-click the PL2303_DriverInstaller_v1180_20170406' file to run the installer; accept any defaults during installation
Add libraries
- First run Arduino by either typing Arduino into Cortana and clicking the resulting app or by going into the Windows menu and selecting Arduino
- Follow the instructions in the booklet
- Note you will be warned if the library has already been installed - this doesn't cause problems.
Contents of Box
- Instruction booklet
- Compliance and safety notice
- Structural parts:
- Bottom plate
- Top plate
- Feet (2)
- Motor chassis (2)
- Motor frame (2)
- Fasteners
- 1.5*5 screw (10)
- 1.4*8 screw (6)
- 2*8 screw (12)
- 3*5 screw (18)
- 3*8 countersunk screw (8)
- 1.4 nut (6)
- 2 nut (12)
- 3 self-locking nut (8)
- 3*8 standoff (4)
- 3*25 standoff (4)
- Electrical
- servo (4)
- ping (1)
- nano board (1)
- expansion board (1)
- velcro tape (1)
- mini usb cable (1)
- 9V battery connection (1)
- 4-pin cable (1)
- Phillips screwdriver
- Socket wrench (1)
- Not included
- 9V battery
