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Eddie Robot Platform (#28990 & #28992)

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Viewing Eddie from the front, (as in Figure 9a), connect the left-most IR Sensor cable to “AD1”, the

center IR sensor to “AD2”, and the right-most IR Sensor to “AD3”. Connect the left-most Ping))) to I/0

“1” and the right-most Ping))) to I/O “2” on the Eddie Control Board. Be sure to observe proper polarity

– the black wires (ground) should be attached to the outer-most pins of the 3-pin headers.

Connect the three-pin cable from the right Position Controller to Pin-set 11 in the “Encoders” section of

the Control Board. The black wire should be on the outer-most pin of the three-pin header.

Locate the power enable switch on the Control Board near the USB connector. Slide the “Motors – Board

– Off” switch to the “Motors” position (all the way closest to the USB connector). This switch will leave

board power and motor power enabled since they are switched externally using the high-current red and

blue power switches.

Step 10: Second Deck Installation

The Second Deck’s “top” side is indicated by the (4) counter-sunk holes that line up with the (4) 5” long

aluminum standoffs. The “counter sink” is the top.

Attach the two 12” long standoffs to the Second Deck by inserting (2) ¼ - 20 x 5/8” button head screws

from the bottom side of the Second Deck.

Place the Second Deck onto the 5” standoffs as shown in Figure 10, and fasten with (4) ¼ -20 Flat head

Black Screws.

Figure 10