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4 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>Viper
5 Online Assembly Instructions.</strong></font>
6 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>Chassis</strong></font></p>
7 <p><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">Safety first!</font></b><font face="Verdana" size="1"> Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!</font></p>
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9 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/viper00s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
10 <font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>Viper</strong></font></td>
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12 <tr>
13 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
14 </tr>
15 <tr>
16 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 1.</b>
17 Install the aluminum bars to the underside of the left side panel as shown
18 Use 7 of the 4-40 x 3/8" screws for each side as shown. The screws
19 should go in through the Lexan first, then the metal bars. Make a mirror
20 image for the right side.</font>
21 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana">Note: Do not use thread lock as it may
22 damage the plastic.</font></p>
23 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>14 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4375hscs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
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25 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-01s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
26 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 1.</font></td>
27 </tr>
28 <tr>
29 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
30 </tr>
31 <tr>
32 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 2.</b>
33 Install 3 of the 1-1/2" spacers using 3 of the 4-40 x 5/8"
34 screws from the underside of the panel. The screws should thread into the
35 metal bars first, then pass through the Lexan panel. Note, this is
36 opposite of the previous step. When done correctly the spacers should be
37 sticking out on the side without the metal bars. Mirror for the right
38 side.</font>
39 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>6 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4625hscs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
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41 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-02s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
42 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 2.</font></td>
43 </tr>
44 <tr>
45 <td valign="top" colspan="2">&nbsp;</td>
46 </tr>
47 <tr>
48 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 3.</b>
49 Install 2 of the 1-1/2" spacers using 2 of the 4-40 x 3/8"
50 screws from the underside of the panel. The spacers should be sticking out
51 on the side without the metal bars. Mirror for the right side.</font>
52 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>4 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4375hscs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p></td>
53 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-03s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
54 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 3.</font></td>
55 </tr>
56 <tr>
57 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
58 </tr>
59 <tr>
60 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 4.</b>
61 Install the fender using 5 of the 4-40 x 3/8" screws as illustrated.
62 Mirror for the right side.</font>
63 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>10 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4375hscs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
64 </td>
65 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-04s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
66 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 4.</font></td>
67 </tr>
68 <tr>
69 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
70 </tr>
71 <tr>
72 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 5.</b>
73 Time to install the motors. Be sure the use the 3mm x 6mm screws, they're
74 the shiny ones with the Phillips head.</font>
75 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>6 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/36mphs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
76 </td>
77 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-08s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
78 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 5.</font></td>
79 </tr>
80 <tr>
81 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
82 </tr>
83 <tr>
84 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 6.</b>
85 Solder the cap across the terminals as shown. Make sure you put the red to
86 (+) and the black to (-). Use at least 20 awg stranded wire and cut to a
87 length of about 6".</font></td>
88 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-05s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
89 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 6.</font></td>
90 </tr>
91 <tr>
92 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
93 </tr>
94 <tr>
95 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 7.</b>
96 Align the two halves of the robot as shown and install the bottom panel
97 using 6 of the 4-40 x 3/8" button head screws. Note, these screws
98 have a low profile head and are used here to prevent catching on the ring
99 edge. Take it easy on these, as they can be difficult to remove if
100 over-tightened.</font>
101 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>6 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4375hbs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
102 </td>
103 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-06s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
104 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 7.</font></td>
105 </tr>
106 <tr>
107 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
108 </tr>
109 <tr>
110 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 8.</b>
111 Insert the inside front shelf. If you are using one or two battery packs,
112 use the front-most shelf holes, as is shown in Figure 8. If you are using
113 three battery packs, use the rear set of shelf holes, closer to the
114 motors.</font></td>
115 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-09s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
116 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 8.</font></td>
117 </tr>
118 <tr>
119 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
120 </tr>
121 <tr>
122 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 9.</b>
123 Insert the inside top shelf.</font>
124 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana">Note: Remove the inner panel on the
125 shelf, specifically when using the DHB motor driver and OOPic-R. It can
126 also be left in for a solid shelf to hold an RC receiver.</font></p>
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128 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-10s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
129 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 9.</font></td>
130 </tr>
131 <tr>
132 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
133 </tr>
134 <tr>
135 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 10.</b>
136 Install the back panel using 4 of the 4-40 x 3/8" button head screws.
137 These are used here to minimize the robots total length.</font>
138 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>4 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4375hbs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
139 </td>
140 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-07s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
141 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 10.</font></td>
142 </tr>
143 <tr>
144 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
145 </tr>
146 <tr>
147 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 11.</b>
148 Install the scoop using 4 of the 4-40 x 3/8" button head screws.</font>
149 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>4 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4375hbs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
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151 <td align="center" valign="top" rowspan="1" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-12s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
152 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 11.</font></td>
153 </tr>
154 <tr>
155 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
156 </tr>
157 <tr>
158 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 12.</b>
159 Install the top panel using 4 of the 4-40 x 3/8" screws.</font>
160 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>4 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4375hscs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p></td>
161 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-13s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
162 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 12.</font></td>
163 </tr>
164 <tr>
165 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
166 </tr>
167 <tr>
168 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 13.</b>
169 Install the wheels. First put the set screw into the aluminum hub. Align
170 the set screw over the flat on the shaft. Tighten until it touches then
171 slide the hub as far as in a possible. Then torque it down tight. Install
172 the wheels onto the hubs using the 5-40 x 5/8" screws. Careful, you
173 can over do it on these.</font>
174 <p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>4 x </strong><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/4625hscs.gif" border="2" width="160" height="96"></font></p>
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176 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-14s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
177 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 13.</font></td>
178 </tr>
179 <tr>
180 <td colspan="2" >&nbsp;</td>
181 </tr>
182 <tr>
183 <td valign="top" ><font size="2" face="Verdana"><b>Step 14.</b>
184 This completes the assembly of the rolling chassis. You will need improve
185 the edge of the scoop where it meets the surface of the Sumo ring. This
186 can be done in many ways, so I will leave it to your imagination.
187 Remember, most Sumo wins occur when the robot gets under the opponent's
188 scoop.</font></td>
189 <td align="center" valign="top" ><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/wheeled-tracked/viper-sumo-assembly/WebHome/sr42-15s.jpg" border="2" hspace="10" width="320" height="240"><br>
190 <font size="2" face="Verdana">Figure 14.</font></td>
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