Assembly of the Pixy2 Pan/Tilt Servo Motor Kit

Alright, let’s kick things off! First off, grab your long nose pliers, wire cutters, and screwdrivers – these are your must-haves.
Next, take a quick peek at what you’ve got for assembly: that includes six cable ties, two push rods, two acrylic plates, two servo motors, and some brackets with screws.
Oh, and don’t forget about the brackets; one’s got two screw threads while the other has just one.
Now, to get started, cut off the cross-shaped part from the servo motor, leaving just one piece behind.
Once that’s done, peel the sticker off the acrylic plate, pop the cut piece into the servo motor, and make sure everything is aligned just right.
Finally, secure it all with two cable ties – just twist, insert, and tighten it up with your pliers for a snug fit!.

Alright, let’s get into how to put together that servo motor! First, grab another sub envelope and slip it into the groove just like the instructions say.
Now, in the bag with the nylon support, you’ll find the longest screw among the bunch; pull those out and insert them on the side opposite where the servo motor goes.
Next up, you’ll need two regular screws, so don’t forget to check out those spots with screw threads.
Grab two brackets that have threads on both sides, then assemble them with the longer side facing up.
Finally, connect everything with the screws and brackets as needed – simple as that!.

Alright, let’s talk about preparing your fixing tool! First things first, grab your fixing tool and two brackets, making sure one side of each bracket is unthreaded while the other side has threads.
Then, you’ll want to take two shorter screws—different from the ones you just used—and pop them into the bracket with the threaded side facing down.
Once those screws are set, grab two nylon parts and stick them into the unthreaded side of the bracket, repeating this for both brackets.
Finally, get your two long screws and position your fixing tool right in the middle.
Easy peasy!.

So, let’s kick things off by installing the bracket.
You’ll want to secure it with the prepped screws, starting on one side and then the other.
Make sure the shape is exactly square—if it’s looking crooked, don’t hesitate to adjust the bracket and give it another go.
Next up, carefully pop off the existing cover and insert the servo motor wires.
Just a heads up: your pan servo motor will go on the left, while the tilt servo motor takes the right.
And before you finalize the installation, make sure that the yellow wire, which acts as the signal line , is facing up as you slide it into the left column first..

Alright, let’s dive into assembling the Fixi 2 mechanism! First, make sure to insert the tilt servo cable with the yellow wire facing up; you want the signal line on top and in the right column.
Grab a cable tie to secure the servo motor wires, but be sure to check its movement before you really tighten it down.
It’s also a good idea to adjust the wire lengths to ensure everything moves smoothly, keeping those ties just right—not too tight and not too loose.
Once that’s sorted, trim any extra bits of the cable ties with a cutter.
Moving on, attach the push rod to the longer side of the bracket using a screw, making sure to insert it the right way for movement.
Lastly, prep another acrylic plate, peel off that sticker, and think about inserting the circular servo motor horn into the designated hole.
Easy peasy!.

Let’s kick things off by attaching the Pixy2 to your robot or whatever structure you’ve got, making sure that slightly protruding part fits snugly in the middle.
Grab two short screws to secure everything in place, and then pop in four nylon supports with some long screws for extra stability.
Next, slide the body into the groove on the motor side and fasten it down with a black screw at the bottom—repeat with another black screw for some added assurance.
Once you’ve disconnected the USB cable, you’re all set! Just a heads up, you might want to shift those nylon supports if you’re planning on placing it directly on your Arduino.
So, that’s it for now; we’ve successfully assembled the Pixy2 pan tilt servo motor kit, and stay tuned because we’ll be setting it in motion in the next episode!.