Pi-top ALEX, Build Instructions

Page 1: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 1 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Last updated 09 02 2021 ALEX Build Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ables 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 allowing for more accurate positioning for projects such as line following The pi top 4 Robotics Kit offers ultimate modularity and expandability allowing you to customise or design any configuration to suit your needs Alex provides ...

Page 3: ...pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd 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 ...

Page 4: ...ackets 2x2 x10 4x8 Build Plates x2 2x14 Build Plates x6 Wheels x2 Long Rivets x12 90 Brackets 2x5 x4 Ultrasonic Sensor x1 Camera x1 90 Brackets 2x2 x7 Short Rivets x84 Servo Motors x2 Encoder Motors x2 Castor Wheel x1 pi top 4 Sold separately x1 4 pin Sensor Cables For the Ultrasonic Sensor x1 Micro USB Cable For the Camera x1 M4 Wheel Screws x2 Wheel Connectors and Grub Screws x2 Rivet Removal To...

Page 5: ...pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions How to use the rivets The Robotics Kit contains two types of rivet Connecting 2 Build Plates Connecting 3 Build Plates 1 Short Rivets Long Rivets Short Rivets Long Rivets 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2 3 ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Using the Rivet Removal Tool 1 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...uctions Build guide a Rear Bumper 9 b Chassis 11 c Castor Wheel 12 d Side Bumpers 13 e Front Bumper 16 f Expansion Plate 19 g Encoder Motors 20 i Wheels 23 j Servo motors 24 k Camera 27 l Ultrasonic Sensor 28 m pi top 4 29 Connecting cables 30 m f a b d d h c g i k e j l ...

Page 8: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 8 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Let s get started ...

Page 9: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 9 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Rear bumper Part 1 Short Rivets 90 Brackets 2x2 x2 10x2 Build Plate x1 Short Rivets x4 ...

Page 10: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 10 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Rear bumper Part 2 Long Rivets 120 Brackets 2x2 x2 2x14 Build Plate x1 Long Rivets x4 Part 1 ...

Page 11: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 11 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Connecting the rear bumper to the chassis Chassis x1 Short Rivets x4 Short Rivets ...

Page 12: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 12 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Castor Wheel x1 Short Rivets x8 Short Rivets Connecting the castor wheel to the chassis ...

Page 13: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 13 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Side bumpers Part 1 x2 90 Brackets 2x2 x4 2x14 Build Plate x2 Short Rivets x8 Short Rivets ...

Page 14: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 14 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Side bumpers Part 2 120 Brackets 2x2 x4 2x14 Build Plate x2 Long Rivets x8 Long Rivets Part 1 x2 ...

Page 15: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 15 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Connecting the side bumpers to the chassis Short Rivets x8 Short Rivets Side A Side A Side B Side B ...

Page 16: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 16 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Front bumper Part 1 120 Brackets 2x2 x4 4x8 Build Plate x2 Short Rivets x8 Short Rivets ...

Page 17: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 17 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Front bumper Part 2 Short Rivets x4 2x14 Build Plate x1 Short Rivets ...

Page 18: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 18 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Connecting the front bumper to the chassis Short Rivets x4 Short Rivets ...

Page 19: ...top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 19 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Make sure the Expansion Plate is pointing in the right direction Expansion Plate Expansion Plate x1 Short Rivets x4 Short Rivets ...

Page 20: ... 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Use the 2mm Hex Key to tighten Encoder motors Part 1 Encoder Motor x2 Wheel Connector and Grub Screw x2 2mm Hex Key x2 Make sure you align the flat edge of the motor correctly to the Wheel Connector x2 ...

Page 21: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 21 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Encoder motors Part 2 90 Build Plates 2x5 x4 Short Rivets x16 Short Rivets x2 ...

Page 22: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 22 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Motor assembly Make sure the motors are attached in the correct direction Short Rivets x8 Short Rivets ...

Page 23: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 23 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Wheels Use the 2 5mm Hex Key to tighten Wheels x2 M4 Wheel Screws x2 2 5mm Hex Key x1 ...

Page 24: ...om 2021 CEED Ltd Page 24 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Servo motors Part 1 Make sure the 90 Bracket is attached to the correct side 90 Bracket 2x2 x1 Servo Motor x1 Short Rivets x4 Short Rivets ...

Page 25: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 25 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Make sure the port is facing upwards Servo motors Part 2 Servo Motor x1 Short Rivets x4 Short Rivets ...

Page 26: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 26 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Servo motors Part 3 Short Rivets x4 Short Rivets ...

Page 27: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 27 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Camera Camera x1 Make sure the port is facing upwards Remove the LEGO connector from the base of the camera ...

Page 28: ...op com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 28 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Ultrasonic Sensor Make sure the port is facing downwards Ultrasonic Sensor x1 Remove the LEGO connector from the base of the sensor ...

Page 29: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 29 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Dock the pi top 4 2 1 pi top 4 x1 ...

Page 30: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 30 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Encoder Motors Right Motor M0 Left Motor M3 Left Motor Right Motor 6 pin Encoder Motor Cables x2 ...

Page 31: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 31 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Servo Motors Tilt Servo S3 Pan Servo S0 3 pin Servo Motor Cables x2 Tilt Servo Pan Servo ...

Page 32: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 32 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Camera Any USB port on the Expansion Plate or pi top 4 Micro USB Cable Micro USB Cable x1 ...

Page 33: ...pi top com 2021 CEED Ltd Page 33 pi top 4 Robotics Kit Alex Build Instructions Connecting the Ultrasonic Sensor 4 pin Sensor Cable Ultrasonic Sensor D3 4 pin Sensor Cable x1 ...

Page 34: ...ics 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 ...

Page 35: ... Beginner to advanced Here you ll find all of our hardware drivers and libraries to make Python development as easy as possible pi top Python SDK Documentation Beginner to advanced Comprehensive documentation for all pi top products including the Robotics Kit It will help you navigate our SDKs so you can get the most out of them in the least amount of time pi top Robotics Engine ROS Advanced A ROS...

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