Lily∞Bot Version 2: Open Source Robot for Academics

I am an open-source hardware trailblazer and this is part of my guidebook to show academics how to engage in open source hardware for service, education and research in particular in the area of robotics. The first phase is the creation of the Lily-bot for service and education for novice users. The next phase will scale up Lily-bot to Daisy-bot for high school students and college undergraduates (freshmen). This robot will be completely open-course created with 3d prints and off the shelf parts, and modular enough to modify the CAD files to remove and add parts based upon the user’s need. To learn more about this project please check out the following links.

• Professional website
• Business website
• YouTube playlist
• Instructables
• Hackster.io
• GITHUB

To assemble please follow the steps and watch the assembly video.

Step 1 - Acquire all robot parts

Purchase all items and get all supplies on the list and download and print the 3d models from the GITHUB repository. Make sure to print the number indicated in the supply list. Also see parts on the Amazon shopping list at this link.

Step 2 - Assemble Upper Chassis

• Use the two 6 mm screws to attach the Arduino uno to the upper chassis
• Tape two mini breadboards next to the Arduino uno as shown in the image
• Place the TB6612 motor controller on the breadboard to be wired later
• Place the 4 LEDs on the breadboard to be wired later.

Step 3 - Assemble Lower Chassis

• Use 25 mm screws to attach motor mounts to each TT motor
• Make sure the motor mounts attach on the same side as the red and white wires
• There should be one left and one right motor mount
• Attach the motors by dropping and screwing on each side so that the red and white wires face each other
• The spinning end of the motor should point away from the Lily∞Bot words on the bottom chassis
• Use 4 8 mm screws to attach the two 5/8" caster wheels
• Use the cinch strap to attach a AA or 9V battery holder.
• Attach the 2 TT DC motors to each motor

Step 4 - Connect upper and lower chassis

• Line up the chassis so that the Lily∞Bot words face the same way
• Use the eight 8 mm screws to attach the 4 standoffs in the four corners

Step 5 - Motion Control on Lily∞Bot

Visit Step 6 of the following project for wiring and code https://www.hackster.io/berry123/lily-bot-open-source-robot-platform-for-academics-f160e1

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