Brought to you by: DIY STEM Remote Controlled Walking Triceratops
Packing List: • Wooden parts for the dino 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 in between the two wooden structure, and secure the DC motor by covering the top wooden piece. Attach the circular wood on the DC motor’s shafts on both sides.
Step 4: Attach two circular wood together with a screw. Make sure the hole from the larger wood is aligned to the hole on the smaller wood.
Step 5: Attach the wooden pieces as shown in the image using screws. Construct two similar structures and ensure the orientation of the opposite.
Step 6: Place the wooden structure at the side of the body. Secure the structure with two circular wooden piece as highlighted. Screw and secure the circular wood to the motor shaft.
Step 7: Secure the feet of the dinosaur with screws. Make sure the toe is pointing inwards to ensure good balance.
Step 8: Attach all the pieces together to form the head of the dinosaur.
Step 9: Attach the head and the tail to the body.
Step 10: 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.
