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1.3.4 Sensors ............................................................................................................................... 24
1.3.4.1 CMU Vision Sensor.................................................................................................... 25
1.3.4.2 Gear Tooth Sensor ...................................................................................................... 26
1.3.4.3 Accelerometer ............................................................................................................. 27
1.3.4.4 Custom Circuitry......................................................................................................... 27
1.3.5 The Robot Controller ......................................................................................................... 27
1.3.5.1 Locating the Controller ............................................................................................... 28
1.3.5.2 Power Input Connections............................................................................................ 28
1.3.5.3 Robot Team Lights ..................................................................................................... 28
1.3.5.4 7.2V Back-up Battery ................................................................................................. 28
1.3.5.5 Digital and Analog Inputs........................................................................................... 29
1.3.5.6 PWM Output Ports...................................................................................................... 29
1.3.5.7 Relay Outputs.............................................................................................................. 29
1.3.5.8 TTL Serial Port ........................................................................................................... 29
1.3.5.9 Reset/Prog ................................................................................................................... 29
1.3.5.10 Reset Button.............................................................................................................. 29
1.3.5.11 Program Button......................................................................................................... 30
1.3.5.12 Radio Modem............................................................................................................ 30
1.3.5.13 Tether ........................................................................................................................ 30
1.3.5.14 Program..................................................................................................................... 30
1.3.5.15 “Stuck” Robot Controllers ........................................................................................ 30
1.3.6 Operator Interface .............................................................................................................. 31
1.3.6.1 General Hookup & Powering...................................................................................... 32
1.3.6.2 LEDs & Displays ........................................................................................................ 33
1.3.6.3 Team Number ............................................................................................................. 33
1.3.6.4 Dashboard Port............................................................................................................ 33
1.4 Robot Pneumatics ..................................................................................................................... 33
1.4.1 Component Definitions...................................................................................................... 34
1.4.2 Pneumatic Electrical Distribution ...................................................................................... 36
1.4.2.1 Tips on Assembly ....................................................................................................... 36
1.4.2.2 Double Solenoid Wiring Tip....................................................................................... 37
1.4.3 The Final Touch................................................................................................................. 37
1.4.3.1 Team Lights ................................................................................................................ 37
1.4.3.2 One Last Look............................................................................................................. 37
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