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1Little Flash 2 Construction
We start with the pieces on the floor.
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Next, we examine the schematic.
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Solder the capacitors and on/off switch together. Place them in the capacitor holder.
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Add the dc to dc converter to the switch side of the capacitor holder.
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Solder leads to the lever switch.
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Place the lever switch in the bumper bracket using 3mm screws and nuts.
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Prepare the bumper to attach to the bracket--it will attach using 3mm screws that thread into the bracket.
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Gather the wheels, servo horns and vacuum belts. Attach the servo horn using 3mm screws.
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Place the "tire" (vacuum belt) on the wheel.
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Drill holes and attach the bumper assembly to the frame.
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Drill a hole and attach the caster bracket to the rear of the frame.
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Insert the caster ball into the bracket.
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Next, we modify the servo motors. Remove the screws from the backplate.
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Remove the small "silver" screw (below the circuit board) that holds the pot in place.
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Pull the pot straight out.
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Cut the three wires and remove the pot.
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Combine two 2k resistors. Solder the center wire to the connection of the two resistors.
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Solder one wire to the end of a resistor and the other wire to the free end of the other resistor.
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Tape the resistor assembly so that the resistor ends cannot make contact with anything else.
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Insert the circuit board and resistors into the motor cavity. Screw the back on.
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Using a file, remove the plastic nub on the servo mounting bracket.
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Install the motors in the frame using 3mm screws and nuts.
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Place the wheels on the servo shaft. Secure the wheels using the servo horn screw.
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Route the wires between the motors toward the back of the frame.
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Pull the wires through the hole in the capacitor holder and secure the capacitor holder using 3mm screws (holes will need to be drilled in the frame).
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Solder two 1 Mohm resistors together. Add a wire from the center connecting point and insulate the assembly.
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Solder one end of this assembly to "+ input" on the dc to dc converter. This device is used to monitor supply voltage and trigger the Arduino's onboard led when the supply voltage drops below about 4 volts.
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Install the sketch for the Arduino (found in the files), then plug in all the wires according to the schematic and tie wires up for appearance.
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Charge the capacitors, flip the switch and it will run just like Little Flash.
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Mike Rigsby




























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