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3. Getting Started
This Section mainly introduces the basic operation and use of the SCOUT MINI platform and also
introduces how to conduct secondary development of the vehicle body via the external CAN ports
and CAN bus protocol.
3.1 Use and operation
The basic operating procedure of startup is shown as follows:
Check
Check the condition of the vehicle body. Check whether there are significant anomalies; if
so, please contact the after-sale service personnel for support;
Startup
Press the SCOUT MINI power button and wait for a few seconds;
Move SWB to the middle and choose the position to be controlled;
You can try to manually switch the light mode and make sure that the mode selection is
correct;
Try to gently push the left rocker a little forward, then you can see the vehicle moves
forward slowly;
Try to gently push the left rocker a little backward, then you can see the vehicle moves
backward slowly;
Release the left rocker, then the vehicle will stop;
Try to gently push the right rocker a little leftward, then you can see the vehicle rotates
leftward slowly;
Try to gently push the right rocker a little rightward, then you can see the vehicle rotates
rightward slowly;
Release the right rocker, then the vehicle will stop;
Try to control freely in the relatively open area, and get familiarized with the vehicle
moving speed.
Shutdown
Press the SCOUT MINI power button to release;
Basic operating procedure of remote control:
After SCOUT MINI mobile chassis is started correctly, turn on the RC transmitter and select the
remote-control mode. Then, the SCOUT MINI platform motion can be controlled by the RC
transmitter.
