27404 Parallax Inc, 27404 Datasheet - Page 93

• Manufacturer Part Number: 27404
• Description: COMPETITION RING FOR SUMOBOT
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 27404

• Accessory Type: Hobby and Education
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: SumoBot®
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

Figure 3-4 Clip Leads from Spare Components and Insert them into Loose Header Sockets
other parts can be clipped into small segments and inserted into very loose-fitting X8 and
X9 sockets along with the component leads. Figure 3-4 shows examples.
Testing and Tuning the Effective Range
In Figure 3-5's left scenario, the SumoBot sees its opponent, and will likely win the
round.
Meanwhile, its opponent isn't having any problems with objects outside the ring, and will
likely win the round.
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Clip one 5/16 inch (or 8 mm) segment of lead off a capacitor or other spare
component for each excessively loose socket in the X8 and X9 headers.
Make sure the IR component is properly inserted in the socket.
Using a needle-nose pliers, insert the segment of capacitor lead into the socket
along with the component lead. It may be a pretty tight fit, but that will give you
some collision insurance during a match.
On the right, the same SumoBot is perusing an object outside the ring.
If the IR component leads already have a snug fit in the X8/X9 sockets, do not follow
these steps. Instead, move on to testing and tuning effective range.