Radio Shack Mobile Robot manual RC Servo Motor Connectors J2-J5, Drive Motor Connector J10

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RC Servo Motor Connectors (J2-J5)

Usage: Connects controller to RC servo motors.

J2 is used for the steering motor.

J3, J4, J5 are user defined.

Controlled by the coprocessor

Connector: 3 pin, .1”, 4 total

Pinout:

1 – Control Pulse

2 – +5 volts

3 – Ground

Drive Motor Connector (J10)

Usage: Connects H-Bridge driver to DC motors. Controlled by coprocessor. Polarity can be con- trolled.

Type: 2 pin, MTA, .1”

Voltage: 12 volts

Maximum Current: 500ma

Pinout:

1 – +

2 – -

Circuit Example

Powerful Connector (J11)

Usage: Connects H-Bridge driver to accessory devices such as a DC motor or light. Controlled by coprocessor. Polarity can be controlled.

Type: 2 pin, MTA, .1”

Voltage: 12 volts

Maximum Current: 500ma

Pinout:

1 – +

2 – -

Circuit Example

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Contents Assembly and User Guide ARobot Mobile Robot Connectors About ARobot IntroductionBasic Stamp II Control Computer Feature List What You’ll NeedTechnical Specifications Precautions Component Locator ControllerGlossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Assembly Overview Quantity Description Used For PartsAbout Screw, nut, and washer sizes Parts Motor Brackets Painting SandingPaint Primer Finish CoatSummary WhiskersHow 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 Don’t install batteries yet Battery PackSummary Don’t install batteries yet Body Cable Finishing Up About the Controller Board Basic Stamp II InstallationProgramming Cable to your PC PC Editor/Downloader SoftwareUSB Port Programming NoteSteering Adjustment Program STRAIGHT.BS2 ProgramsTest Program TEST.BS2 Wander Program WANDER.BS2About the Controller Board Reset Button Power On/Off SwitchBatteries LED indicators SpeakerPush Buttons and Jumpers switches Drive Motor and EncoderSteering Motor Coprocessor Command Summary Example !1M11200E7RC Servo Motor and Steering Motor Control Coprocessor Communication RulesHexadecimal, Binary, Bytes, Words, etc Battery Connector J9 Body Connector J8Serial Port J12 PinoutRC Servo Motor Connectors J2-J5 Drive Motor Connector J10Powerful Connector J11 Voltage 12 volts Maximum Current 500ma PinoutExpansion Connector J1 Expansion Port RC Servo Motor SignalsExpansion Port Circuit Examples Switch Input Example Digital/Power OutputDigital Inputs Sensor Input ExampleAnalog Inputs Basic Stamp II light sensor example codeCoprocessor Network Expansion CommunicationsUsing ARobot’s controller as a coprocessor Using Other ControllersCabling between ARobot’s controller and another controller Suggested Reading Component Suppliers Sava Industries Small PartsStock Drive Products SuperCircuitsInternet Robot Resources Web SitesInternet News Groups Newsgroup NameDescriptionTroubleshooting Warranty Information Arrick RoboticsRobotics.com