Ping mounting bracket documentation v2.0

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PING)))

Bracket Kit

(#570-28015)

The PING))) Bracket Kit includes a standard

servo and all mounting hardware required to

attach the PING))) ultrasonic sensor to the front

of the Parallax Boe-Bot

robot (or any custom-

made robot chassis with a flat mounting spot on

the front).

You may also purchase additional hardware

from Parallax to mount the HM55B Compass

Module to the same mounting bracket. That

hardware is not included in this kit but is

available from a hardware store or the Parallax

web site. See page 4 for more information.

Features

y Parallax Standard Servo provides 180 degrees of ultrasonic scanning ability

y Clean and sturdy connection provides reliable use on mobile robots

y Example BASIC Stamp

code for using the mounted PING))) sensor with a Boe-Bot robot can be

downloaded for free from http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=570-28015

Bill of Materials Tools Required

Part# Qty Description

700-00003 7 4/40 nut, zinc plated

700-00015 3 Nylon washer (size 4)

700-00025 1 Rubber grommet – 13/32” size

700-00028 5 4/40 ¼” long panhead Phillips screw

700-00062 2 2/56 ¼” long panhead Phillips screw

710-00006 2 4/40 ½” long panhead Phillips screw

711-00001 2 2/56 nut

713-00005 2 Nylon spacer ¼” long (size 4)

720-00012 2 Straight bracket

720-28015 1 PING))) mounting bracket

805-00001 1 Servo extension cable 10”

900-00005 1 Parallax Standard Servo

y A 3/32” drill bit or an X-Acto

knife

y A #2 Philips screwdriver (such as the

Parallax screwdriver included in the

Boe-Bot Robot Kit)

Assembly Instructions

Step 1:

Enlarge two holes on the standard servo horn with a 3/32” (2.0

mm) drill bit or the tip of an X-Acto knife. Use caution in this

step since the servo horn plastic is quite brittle and can crack if

it is enlarged with a screw.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Web Site: www.parallax.com Forums: forums.parallax.com Sales: sales@parallax.com Technical: support@parallax.com Office: (916) 624-8333 Fax: (916) 624-8003 Sales: (888) 512-1024 Tech Support: (888) 997-8267 PING)))TM Bracket Kit (#570-28015) The PING))) Bracket Kit includes a standard servo and all mounting hardware required to attach the PING))) ultrasonic sensor to the front of the Parallax Boe-Bot® robot (or any custommade robot chassis with a flat mounting spot on the front).
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Step 2: Attach the PING))) mounting bracket to the servo horn using (2) 2/56 ¼” long screws and nuts. Put the rubber grommet in the bracket’s larger hole. Step 3: The mounting holes on the PING))) mounting bracket accommodate both Futaba and Hitec servo sizes and locations. Identify the proper holes for your servo. Step 4: As viewed from the top, attach the PING))) ultrasonic sensor to the PING))) mounting bracket using (2) 4/40 ½” long screws, (2) ¼” long nylon spacers and (2) 4/40 nuts.
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Step 6: Attach the PING))) Mounting Bracket and servo to the straight brackets using (4) 4/40 screws and (4) 4/40 nuts. Replace the servo’s shaft screw once the PING))) Mounting Bracket is installed. Important: Before using the servo screw, adjust the Ping))) bracket to rotate 90° left and right. Step 7: Set the Servo Port Jumper on the Board of Education to Vdd, then plug the servo into servo port 14.
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Breadboard Connection A breadboard connection will be necessary if you are using a custom board/robot or any of the following boards with your Boe-Bot robot: • • • Serial Board of Education Rev A Serial Board of Education Rev B BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board It is also useful if you have a servo port jumper, but wish to keep your servos connected to Vin. The PING))) sensor requires a 5 VDC power supply. To make the connections directly from the breadboard: 1. 2. 3.