KiMu Robomatics

# Dump Truck

# Introduction

A dump truck is a vehicle that is used at construction sites to transport construction materials to and from the site. The Dump Truck is one of the projects available in KiMu's Automate Kit. In this Project, user can perform the dump and return motions, in addition to the basic motions (forward, backward, left and right).

# Key skills/Learnings

  1. Assembly of Components
  2. Problem Solving
  3. Logical Thinking
  4. Mechanics & Motion in a Dump Truck

# List of Items

rc_dump_truck_list_of_items

# Assemble the Robot

Step 1: Assemble two C brackets using short bolts and nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_1

Step 2: Assemble two L-angles to the sub-assembly done in step 1 using short boltsand nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_2

Step 3: Assemble speed motors to another C bracket using long bolts and nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_3

Step 4: Assemble the sub-assemblies done in step 2 and step 3 using short boltsand nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_4

Step 5: Assemble an angle motor to the C bracket using short bolts and nuts. (Repeat this step once again)

rc_dump_truck_step_5

Step 6: Align the two assemblies made in step 5 as given below.

rc_dump_truck_step_6

Step 7: Assemble a short arm to the sub-assembly done in step 6 using short bolts and nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_7

Step 8: Assemble two short arms to the sub-assembly done in step 7 using short bolts and nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_8

Step 9: Assemble the sub-assembly made in step 8 to assembly in step 4 using shortbolts an nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_9

Step 10: Assemble an L-angle & Angle motor coupling to the long arm using shortbolts and nuts.(Repeat this step once again)

rc_dump_truck_step_10

Step 11: Attach the sub-assemblies made in step 10 to each angle motor.

rc_dump_truck_step_11

Step 12: Assemble three C brackets in a row with long arm using short bolts andnuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_12

Step 13: Assemble a long arm (another side) to the sub-assembly made in step 12 using short bolts and nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_13

Step 14: Assemble the sub assembly made in step 13 to assembly done in step 11 using short bolts and nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_14

Step 15: Assemble the castor wheel to the assembly made in step 14 using shortbolts and nuts.

rc_dump_truck_step_15

Step 16: Assemble the wheels to each speed motor, before assembling them checkthe orientation of the wheel slot with the motor extrusion.

rc_dump_truck_step_16

Step 17: Use Double side tape to stick the controller, power bank and the aboveassembly together.

rc_dump_truck_step_17

Step 18: For the connections of Speed motors, Angle motors, and power refer to below image.

control_unit_connections

# Programming with Automate App

# Configuring the app - Remote controls setup

STEP Buttons are configured as shown in the image below to represent the arrows used in the game. These configurations can be altered by the user according to their needs or requirements.

dumptruck_RemotePage

STEP 2 - Dumping motion
STEP 5 - Returning motion
STEP 8 - Forward motion
STEP 14 - Backward motion
STEP 10 - Leftward motion
STEP 12 - Rightward motion


TO "STOP" THE DUMP TRUCK CLICK ON ANY BUTTON OTHER THAN THE ABOVE CONFIGURED BUTTONS.


Note: Automate can be controlled using a cable by selecting the cable option instead of Wi-Fi under the remote option.

dumptruck_motion_1 dumptruck_motion_2 rc_car_motion_1 rc_car_motion_2

To upload the program, see How to upload the program to the Control Unit with Automate App?

RC Dump truck is ready after uploading this program.

# More Information

For more details, see FAQs on Automate Kit.