Manual

V2.0 Mecanum Kit
Assembly Guide
The assembly video guide for the DFRobotShop Rover 2.0 Mecanum Kit can be found on RobotShop’s Youtube
page (RobotShopTV) at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIFHebyM5s
Important Notes
• Unlike the basic kit, you can assemble the Tamiya Gearbox in ANY of the three configurations.
Configuration C is still suggested based on overall dimensions and gear ratio in order to provide the
highest traction. We suggest reducing the speed significantly via the motor controller to minimize slip.
• The frame is mounted under the PCB (but still facing the top) to act as a spacer between the motors
and the solder points under the board.
• The spacers between the motors and frame are still required to prevent the motor gears from
contacting the barrel connector at the back of the PCB.
• The DFRobotShop Rover V1.5 and V2.0 boards include an onboard LiPo charger connected to the USB.
If you are not using a LiPo battery connected to the mini JST connector, then remove this jumper.
• Use EITHER the mini JST connector (15) or the Barrel connector (16). NOT BOTH.
The DFRobotShop Rover Mecanum Kit uses two opposite pairs of Mecanum wheels which need to be correctly
installed on the robot in order to work properly. You can either install them so the outer wheels form an 'X', or
alternatively so that all the wheels point away from one another.