Radio Shack Mobile Robot manual Connectors

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Table of Contents Continued
Connectors
Battery Connector	36
Body Connector	36
Serial Port Connector	36
RC Servo Motor Connectors	37
DC Motor Connector	37
Powerful Output Connector	37
Expansion
Expansion Connector	38
User RC Servo Motors	38
Expansion Circuit Examples	39
Coprocessor Network Expansion	42
Using Other Controllers	43
Additional Information
Suggested Reading	44
Component/Accessory Suppliers	45
Internet Robot Resources	47
Troubleshooting	49
Warranty Information	50

ARobot Project Database – www.robotics.com/arobot/projects.html

ARobot FAQ – www.robotics.com/arobot/faq.html

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Contents Assembly and User Guide ARobot Mobile Robot Connectors Introduction About ARobotBasic Stamp II Control Computer What You’ll Need Feature ListTechnical Specifications Precautions Controller Component LocatorGlossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Assembly Overview Parts Quantity Description Used ForAbout Screw, nut, and washer sizes Parts Motor Brackets Finish Coat PaintingSanding Paint PrimerWhiskers SummaryHow it Works Whisker Detail Full Scale Whisker Wire Pattern Drive Motor and Brackets Encoder Sensor Front Wheel Assembly Steering Motor and Rear Wheels Steering Motor Mounting Wheel and Axle Steering System Controller Board Battery Pack Don’t install batteries yetSummary Don’t install batteries yet Body Cable Finishing Up Basic Stamp II Installation About the Controller BoardProgramming Programming Note Cable to your PCPC Editor/Downloader Software USB PortWander Program WANDER.BS2 Steering Adjustment Program STRAIGHT.BS2Programs Test Program TEST.BS2About the Controller Board Power On/Off Switch Reset ButtonBatteries Speaker LED indicatorsDrive Motor and Encoder Push Buttons and Jumpers switchesSteering Motor Example !1M11200E7 Coprocessor Command SummaryCoprocessor Communication Rules RC Servo Motor and Steering Motor ControlHexadecimal, Binary, Bytes, Words, etc Pinout Battery Connector J9Body Connector J8 Serial Port J12Voltage 12 volts Maximum Current 500ma Pinout RC Servo Motor Connectors J2-J5Drive Motor Connector J10 Powerful Connector J11Expansion Port RC Servo Motor Signals Expansion Connector J1Expansion Port Circuit Examples Sensor Input Example Switch Input ExampleDigital/Power Output Digital InputsBasic Stamp II light sensor example code Analog InputsCommunications Coprocessor Network ExpansionUsing Other Controllers Using ARobot’s controller as a coprocessorCabling between ARobot’s controller and another controller Suggested Reading Component Suppliers SuperCircuits Sava IndustriesSmall Parts Stock Drive ProductsWeb Sites Internet Robot ResourcesNewsgroup NameDescription Internet News GroupsTroubleshooting Arrick Robotics Warranty InformationRobotics.com