Brought to you by: DIY STEM Walking Brachiosaurus
Packing List: • Wooden parts for the dinosaur structure • 1 x Small DC Motor • Screwdriver • Some screws • Battery holder and remote control • AA batteries (Included)
Step 1: Connect the wires from the remote control to the DC motor as shown.
Step 2: Join the wooden structures together as shown in the image.
Step 3: Place the DC motor on top of the wooden platform.
Step 4: Attach the head and the tail of the dinosaur to the wooden platform as shown.
Step 5: Attach the wooden pieces as shown in the image using screws. Secure the structure with two circular wooden piece as highlighted.
Step 6: Place two circular wood through the DC motor shaft as shown in the highlighted box. Attach all four small wood on the platform. Repeat the assembly on the other side of the body.
Step 7: Screw the wooden leg pieces as shown in the image. Secure the feet of the dinosaur with screws.
Step 8: Attach a single circular piece to the motor shaft and attach it with two screws as shown.
Step 9: Insert 2 AA batteries into the battery holder.
Test: Press the button on the remote control to move the dinosaur forward and backward. Note: The direction of the dinosaur depends on the battery polarity connected to the DC motor. Swapping the DC motor wires will reverse the moving direction. To ease the movement, you can loosen the parts/screws to minimize friction between wooden pieces.
