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How to build a wireless hexapod robot

Step 4Wiring (1) - The most "Hey man, I just work here" step

Wiring (1) - The most \"Hey man, I just work here\" step
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Wire the power supply into the ServoBoard (fig 1, A).

Wire the RS485 connection between the ServoBoard and DisplayDuino. (fig 1, B)
A to A, B to B, C to C. The resistors go from A to B on each board (the outer pins).

Wire the VCC line to the DD's +5V. Wire the GND line to the DD's GND. (fig 1, C)

Wire the TX line to the DD's RX0. Wire the RX line to the DD's TX0. (fig 1, D)

Remove the pin from the DisplayDuino (fig 1, E). This tells the DisplayDuino to draw power from the power supply instead of the USB connection.

Wire a the first hole on the BlueSmirf to the last hole. Try to not cover up the LED lights on the front. (fig 2, A)

Connect the molex halves together.

Disconnect the molex. Store the BlueSmirf somewhere safe.

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I want to make a living through robotics and inventing. I don't get to travel enough.