27316 Parallax Inc, 27316 Datasheet - Page 13

• Manufacturer Part Number: 27316
• Description: Microcontroller Modules & Accessories Penguin Robot BLACK
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 27316

• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Core Processor: 2PX24 Stamp
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Step 12: Connect the tilt servo horn and feet with the threaded rods
Now you’re ready to snap the two threaded rods onto the front of the Penguin. The ball joints can be
snapped onto the feet by hand. Attaching them to the servo horn ball joints is a bit more difficult. For this
you can use a small pair of pliers. Place one jaw of the pliers behind the ball link’s post, and the other on
the outside of the plastic ball socket. Future adjustments can be made quite easily by disconnecting the
ball link socket from the feet only. To disconnect them use a small screwdriver as a lever against the
foot. Cover the foot with a cloth to prevent scratching.
Copyright © Parallax, Inc. • Penguin (#27313-27316) • v1.0 7/12/2007
Bad Penguin Posture? You may have rotated the tilt servo off-center while attaching the linkages. If
the servos are centered, the Penguin will have its feet close together and will be standing straight up,
and the tilt servo horn will be horizontal. If the tilt servo is not horizontal, remove the screw and very
gently pull the horn off of the spline. Re-run Penguin-CenterServos.bpx, which should bring the feet
together. Replace the horn on the spline, and replace the screw.
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