Desktop Robot Turret Assembly Guide
 




Tools Needed

  • Small Phillips Head Screw Driver
  • 1/16 Hex Wrench
  • 5/64 Hex Wrench




Parts List
Note: Some of the parts in some assemblies come packaged in seperate smaller bags because they come with a bracket or other various part. Please review the entire parts list to ensure you have all necessary components. Some kits will have spare bolts, nuts, or screws included.



8 X 3 X 1 X 3 X
4 X 3 X 1 X 4 X
4 X 1 X






PREPERATION - Peel off the masking
 
Some of your ABS pieces will have white masking on them. Peel the masking tape off before getting started.

There also may be some dust on your parts. This is from the laser cutting manufacturing process. It is harmless and can be cleaned up by wiping with a rag or washed with water.






STEP 1 - Attach servo standoffs to the base
 
Use four 6-32 x 1/2" long button head bolts to mount the four 1.25" standoffs as shown.

4 x 4 x






STEP 2 - Mount the Pan servo to the 4 standoffs
 
Use four 6-32 x 1/2" long button head bolts to mount the pan servo to the standoffs as shown.

4 x






STEP 3 - Attach the multi-purpose servo bracket
 
Attach the multi-purpose servo bracket using two #2 1/4" phillips head tapping screws.

2 x  






Note: If you are going to be installing a camera on your Robot Turrent do it now before the next step.

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STEP 4 - Attach the "C" servo bracket rear hub
 
Attach the "C" servo bracket to the multi-purpose bracket as shown. Push the button head screw through the multi-purpose bracket, and add a nylon washer. Put the "C" bracket on the bolt, and secure it with the nylon acorn nut. Don't make this too tight!






STEP 5 - Install the tilt servo
 
Install the servo into the multi-purpose bracket using the four push-in rivet fasteners. Loosely place all four rivets first before pushing the pin in to secure them. DO NOT split the rivets. Push the whole unit in from the servo side.
 
4 x  
 






STEP 6 - Screw "C" Bracket to tilt servo horn (Forward mount & Top Mount)
 
If you are mounting your bracket in the Forward Mount Position line up the bracket pointing forward as shown. Attach the "C" bracket using two #2 1/4" phillips head tapping screws in the top and bottom holes.
 
2 x  
 
If you are mounting your bracket in the Upward Mount Position line up the bracket pointing up as shown. Attach the "C" bracket using two #2 1/4" phillips head tapping screws in the top and bottom holes..
 
2 x  






STEP 7 - Attach PCB standoffs to the base
 
Attach the three 4-40 x 3/8" PCB standoffs to the base as shown using three 4-40 3/8" button head bolts.

3 x 3 x






STEP 8 - Mount the PCB
 
Mount the Mosquit-IO to the three standoffs as shown using three 4-40 1/4" button head bolts.

4 x






STEP 9 - Plug in Servos
 
Plug the servo cables into the mosquitIO as shown. Pan on the left and Tilt on the right. Yellow wires facing in.






STEP 10 - Attach the rubber feet
 
Attach the rubber feet as shown.

4 x








Note: If you have a laser to mount you can find the wiring and mounting information here in the Laser Assembly Guide.








Thats it! Now go pimp your robot turret with lasers and guns and cameras!