User Manual

IG42-SB2 2WD Tube Mount Robot Platform
SuperDroid Robots, Inc Contact
224 Technology Park Lane [phone]
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 [e-mail]
www.SuperDroidRobots.com
Revised: February 8, 2019 Page 8 of 9
Inflating the tires
Before running the robot on the ground, make sure the tires have been inflated. Running the robot with a flat
tire can cause the tube to spin inside of the tire and damage the valve stem. For this reason it is a good idea to
check the tires periodically to make sure they are inflated.
Electrical Assembly
For electrical assembly please find the schematic on our website for the motor controller you selected:
Schematics
For additional support on wiring, soldering, and crimping, please read the following support pages:
Electric Motor Hookup Support
Electric Power Hookup Support
Soldering Tips
Crimping Wires
Operation
1. Before powering on the robot make sure it is up on blocks so the wheels can spin freely. Occasionally
some or all of the wheels start as soon as the motor controller gets power. In this case the settings of the
motor controller need to be changed.
2. Make sure to use the correct DIP switch settings. If using a Sabertooth motor controller in R/C mode
switch 1 should be DOWN (closest to the number) and all other switches should be UP. If using a different
mode see the manual for the motor controller you are using on Dimension Engineering’s website.
Binding a Spektrum Remote
3. Insert the bind plug into the receiver and power on the robot.
4. While pressing the Bind button, power on the transmitter.
5. Release the Bind button after the receiver’s LED stays illuminated. This indicates the receiver is bound to
the transmitter.
6. While the robot and transmitter are still powered on, remove the bind plug from the receiver. The
transmitter is now bound to the receiver and will connect automatically the next time both are powered
on. Do not try to drive the robot before the transmitter connects to the receiver. Keep the drive joystick in