Construction - Wheels, and the Motor
6
8
Solar
Speeder
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3906
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Mtr Blk
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Mtr Blk
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Solar
Speeder
1.1
1381
3906
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Opt.
Switch
Mtr Blk
Clip
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Mtr Blk
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Mtr Blk
9
10
Step 8: Snap the
as shown. Rotate the motor
body in the clip until the red wire is closest to the PCB (makes it easier to
solder later). Be sure to push the motor as far to the left as you can so it’s
pushed up right against the tabs on the clip. If the clip is too wide for the
motor, pinch it closer together with your fingers, then check how the motor
fits in the clip again.
motor into the motor clip
Step 9:
Step 10:
Place a
on the axle and give it a spin. Make sure the wheel
isn’t rubbing the PCB. If so, trim a bit off the PCB. When it’s spinning nice
and free, slide the
on.
It’s easy to poke your finger with
the axle when doing this!
Solder the red wire to the pad labelled “Mtr Red”, and the blue to
one of the holes right near to the motor clip.
wheel
retainer
Be careful!
Motor Soldering Detail
Push the motor up against the
mounting tabs
