Radio Shack Mobile Robot - Manual (Page 12)

Assembly Overview
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ARobot’s assembly normally takes about 2 hours or less excluding time for painting. Children as young
as 10 can build ARobot with the help of an adult. The controller board and cables are pre-built, so sol-
dering is not required.
During assembly you will do these things:
Sand and paint the metal robot body pieces (this is optional).
Mounting whiskers, drive motor, steering motor, wheels, etc.
Route cables.
Install the Basic Stamp II onto the controller board.
You’ll learn:
Identification and names of all parts.
Screw, nut, and washer sizes.
Basic electronic terminology.
Basic mechanical assembly techniques.
Basic wiring skills.
Tools you’ll need:
Medium Phillips screwdriver
Needle nose pliers
Sand paper (200-600 grit), or file
Wire cutters