Texas Instruments TI-RSLK, TI Robotics System Learning Kit Construction Manual

Basic Kit Construction Guide

TI Robotics System Learning Kit (TI-RSLK):

Table of Contents:

3 Lab Tools Needed
4 Section 1: Soldering
15 Section 2: Assembly
22 Section 3: Wiring

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Soldering Iron

Wire Stripper and Cutter

Heat Gun (optional)

Precision Knife

Pliers

Screwdriver

Lab Tools

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Description

Qty

Part #

a

Heat Shrink Tube

1

01M8939

b

Chassis

1

55AC1156

c

6 Female to Male Wires

1

44AC9484

d

2 Female to Female Wires

4

44AC9484

e

11 Female to Female

Wires

1

44AC9484
f

6 Female to Female Wires

1

44AC9484

g

6 Male to Male Wires

1

44AC9484

h

2 Male to Male Wires

1

44AC9484

i

Battery Terminals

1

55AC1157

j

Motor

2

55AC1157

k

TI LaunchPad™ Kit

1

41Y9541

Description

Qty

Part #

l

Motor Board Screws

1

55AC1157

m

Motor Board

1

55AC1157

n

Line Follower Sensor

1

55AC1158

o

Bump Switch

6

55AC1159

p

90º Bent Headers

1

08N6741

q

2x20 Header

1

93K5757

r

1x6 Header

2

55AC1157

s

1x25 Header

1

55AC1158

t

1x20 Header

1

08N6754

u

Motor Encoders

2

*not included

v

Bump switch wire
spade connector

12

*not included

v

Section 1: Soldering

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

u

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Gather the following:

-

Heat Shrink Tubing (a)

-

6 Female to Female Wires (f)

-

6 Male to Male Wires (g)

-

90º Bent Headers (v)

-

2x20 Header (u)

-

1x20 Header (r)

-

1x25 Header (s)

(optional step) Cut the heat shrink
tubing (a) into 12 1in (~2.5cm)

Step 2: Prepare Headers, Tubing, and Wires

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Cut the following:

-

90º bent headers (v) into a 1x11

-

2x20 header (u) into a 2x19

-

1x20 header (r) into a 1x8, 1x6,
and two 1x3

-

1x25 header (s) into a 1x3 and
five 1x2

Cut and strip one end off of the 6 female
to female wires (f) using the wire stripper.

Cut and strip one end off of the 6 male to
male wires (g) using the wire stripper.

Make sure the wire stripping is relatively
even, if you mess up you can trim to fit

Gather the following:

-

Motor Board (m)

-

1x8 Header (Prepared earlier)

-

1x6 Header (Prepared earlier)

-

3 1x3 Headers (Prepared earlier)

-

5 1x2 Headers (Prepared earlier)

-

2 1x6 Female Socket Headers
for encoders (t)

Step 3: Prepare the Motor Board

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Cut Traces: Use a precision knife to cut the , , and

VPU-VREG VCCMD-VREG

traces. Make a deep solid cut through the small line connection between

SLP L-R

the square pads. No need to scratch out the pads or be excessive with the cuts.
Solder the following:

-

two 1x6 female socket headers (t) to the connections.

yellow

-

a 1x2 header cut earlier to the and

ELA

connections. Note: You will need

ELB

to bend these to a 45º angle after soldering.

-

a 1x2 header cut earlier to the and

ERA

connections. Note: You will need

ERB

to bend these to a 45º angle after soldering.

-

a 1x2 header cut earlier to the connection. Note: The white connection

VPU

will never be used but helps with soldering.

-

a 1x3 header cut earlier to the connection. Note: The white

VCCMD

connection will never be used but helps with soldering.

-

a 1x6 header cut earlier to the and

Left

motor driver connections.

Right

-

a 1x3 and 1x2 header cut earlier to the terminals.

VREG

-

solder 1x8, 1x3, and 1x2 headers cut earlier to the terminals.

GND

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Finished Motor Board:

You will solder the four battery connections later on as part of the attachment to
the chassis. You will secure the board with two support screws later.

You should use pliers to bend out the and

ELA

&

ELB

and

ERA

ERB

connections so they can be connected by wires to the LaunchPad later. As long
as the headers are properly soldered they should be strong enough to bend out
slightly without issue or causing damage.

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