Introduction
The seed planter attachment lets your Rover dig small holes and plant seeds using a rotating cone mechanism. It clips onto the front of the Rover via the rover shell and is powered by two micro servo motors. This guide will walk you through printing and assembling the attachment step by step.
What You'll Need
Parts:
- 6x M3 x 10mm Screws (Countersunk)
- 2x M3 Nut
- 1x M2.5 x 8mm Screw (Countersunk)
- 2x Servo Horn
- 4x Servo Mounting Screws
- 1x Servo Horn Screw
- 2x Micro Servo
Tools:
- 3mm Allen Key
- 2.5mm Allen Key
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Printables
Makerworld13D Print Your Parts
- 1x Robot Shell
- 1x Planting Cone
- 1x Seed Barrel
- 1x Servo Plate
- 1x Planter Frame
2Insert the Nuts
- Insert the two M3 nuts into the rover shell as shown.
3Attach the Planter Frame
- Connect the planter frame to the rover shell using two M3 screws.
4Mount the Servo to the Servo Plate
- Using two servo mounting screws, connect a micro servo to the servo plate.
5Attach the Servo Horn
- Connect a servo horn to the servo using the servo horn screw.
6Assemble the Seed Barrel
- Insert the seed barrel into the planter frame.
- Connect the servo plate over the seed barrel. Make sure that the servo horn fits into the seed barrel correctly.
- Secure the servo plate using four M3 screws.
7Mount the Second Servo
- Secure a micro servo to the rover shell using two servo mounting screws.
- Attach a servo horn to the servo.
8Calibrate the Servo
- Before attaching a servo horn to a servo, you need to make sure that the servo moves in the correct range.
- Plug the servo into the left port and run the following code.
- Upload the code and attach the servo horn to the servo so it is in the correct position when the servo is at 0.
9Attach the Planting Cone
- Connect the planting cone to the servo horn using the M2.5 screw.
You're Done!
Your seed planter attachment is fully assembled and ready to clip onto your Micromelon Rover.
