Pioneer Module Mobile manual Introduction, Gripper and Experimenter’s Package, Package Components

Gripper & Experimenter’s Module

1.Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the rapidly growing community of researchers, developers, and enthusiasts of the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot.

This Pioneer 1 Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Manual provides the general and technical details you will need to install and operate your new Gripper and to develop your own

attachments and enhancements for the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot with the integrated Experimenter’s Module.

We also encourage you to use these companion resources that come with your Pioneer:

Pioneer Operation Manual

Saphira Software Manual

Pioneer Registration & Account Sheet

'Personal account for the http://css.activmedia.com Internet server Pioneer- and Saphira-users@rwii.com support newsgroups

2.1Gripper and Experimenter’s Package

Our experienced robotics manufacturing staff put your Pioneer 1 Gripper and Experimenter’s Module through a “burn-in” period and carefully tested them before we shipped the hardware and software to you. Our care extends beyond: Besides the companion resources listed above that bring the whole community of Pioneer to you, we warranty the Gripper and Experimenter’s Module against mechanical and electronic parts and labor defects for 90 days. All of these precautions ensure that you have many years to enjoy your new accessories for the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot.

Even though we’ve made every effort to make your package complete, please check the components once again after you unpack it from the shipping crate.

2.1.1 Package Components

Pioneer 1 Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Assembly 32K EPROM containing latest PSOS

Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Manual

2.1.2 User Supplied Components

Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot

Set of hex wrenches that accompanied original robot

'Small, flat-bladed screwdriver Optional “chip-puller” tool

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