Forum >Rover 5 Tank Kit (Powered by Arduino and Bluetooth) - how to build it
Rover 5 Tank Kit (Powered by Arduino and Bluetooth) - how to build it
gaflurry 2013-12-30 19:44:53 4006 Views0 Replies I have just purchased the kit. I have yet to find even vague instructions on how to actually build it, other than some hints provided by the wikis for individual parts in the kit.
One thing that has me a bit concerned is the mounting of the platform deck on the chassis. It is not clear from the pictures I can find if the deck is mounted on the chassis using the screws provided or mounted above the chassi using the brass risers. If the former, there would seem to be a real challenge, or a lot of pain, involved in battery mounting and recharge. On the other hand, no picture I can find suggests the risers are used.
Speaking of the battery issue, the kit comes with a holder for 6 AA NiMH batteries. I'm wondering if it would be better to use a 7.2V NiMH pack. Packs appear to be a lot bigger, but also a lot easier to change and charge. Anyone have any advice?
Continuing the numerous questions regarding the "kit", Rover chassis motors have plastic connector plugs, while the Romeo board has screw terminals. That seems to imply one must either cut off the plugs and screw wires into the Romeo, or buy compatible plugs. Does anyone have suggestions, or guidance?
One thing that has me a bit concerned is the mounting of the platform deck on the chassis. It is not clear from the pictures I can find if the deck is mounted on the chassis using the screws provided or mounted above the chassi using the brass risers. If the former, there would seem to be a real challenge, or a lot of pain, involved in battery mounting and recharge. On the other hand, no picture I can find suggests the risers are used.
Speaking of the battery issue, the kit comes with a holder for 6 AA NiMH batteries. I'm wondering if it would be better to use a 7.2V NiMH pack. Packs appear to be a lot bigger, but also a lot easier to change and charge. Anyone have any advice?
Continuing the numerous questions regarding the "kit", Rover chassis motors have plastic connector plugs, while the Romeo board has screw terminals. That seems to imply one must either cut off the plugs and screw wires into the Romeo, or buy compatible plugs. Does anyone have suggestions, or guidance?
