ArrBot Class 2 Notes

Today's class will consist of of setting up your Arduino environment, testing the Arduinos we made last time, and making "continous rotation" servos.

Syllabus: http://eastbay-rc.blogspot.com/2014/07/arrbot-syllabus.html

Bring:

• Soldering stuff
• Laptop computer, if you have it
• USB "Micro B" cable to fit your Arduino
• Tiny #000 Phillips screwdriver (fits tiny servo screws), if you have one.
• Small tweezers, if you have them.
• Bring extra tools if you have them and don't mind sharing.

Installing Arduino Software

• On your laptop, install the Arduino IDE 1.0.5.
• Install the Arduino Addon Files.
• Do this before class if you can.  If you need help, no problem.
• If you don't have a laptop, no problem... we should be able to share.

Testing the Arduino Units

• (need to verify which test programs are good)
• Connecting via Serial Monitor

Set Up the Servo Tester

• Notes on ArrBot Servo Tester.
• Use the 5V Arduino Micro Pro.
• Hook up via Micro USB

Make the Continuous Rotation Servos

• see video tutorial and notes on Continuous Rotation Servos.
• The servos vary on internals... be flexible, some are through-hole and some are surface soldered.
• Use the tweezers to hold the resistors as you solder.

• Consult the EastBay Guide to Soldering.

Homework

• Make sure you've got two CR servos ready by next class.

Update

• Need to clarify the notes on Continuous Rotation Servos.  There seem to be two kinds of servos... some have through-hole connections and some have surface mount pads. (a) note this, (b) add illustrations for surface mount pads.
• Investigate getting SMD resistors for the second type of servo.
• Need to ensure that (a) everyone has read/viewed material, (b) has done assigned homework so we don't need to catch up in class.

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