Pioneer Module Mobile - Manual (Page 5)

Gripper & Experimenter’s Module
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1. Introduction
ongratulations on your purchase and welcome to the rapidly
growing community of researchers, developers, and
enthusiasts of the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot.
This Pioneer 1 Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Manual
provides the general and technical details you will need to install
and operate your new Gripper and to develop your own
attachments and enhancements for the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot with the integrated
Experimenter’s Module.
We also encourage you to use these companion resources that come with your
Pioneer:
' Pioneer Operation Manual
' Saphira Software Manual
' Pioneer Registration & Account Sheet
' Personal account for the
http://css.activmedia.com Internet server
' Pioneer- and [email protected] support newsgroups
2.1 Gripper and Experimenter’s Package
Our experienced robotics manufacturing staff put your Pioneer 1 Gripper and
Experimenter’s Module through a “burn-in” period and carefully tested them before we
shipped the hardware and software to you. Our care extends beyond: Besides the
companion resources listed above that bring the whole community of Pioneer to you, we
warranty the Gripper and Experimenter’s Module against mechanical and electronic parts
and labor defects for 90 days. All of these precautions ensure that you have many years
to enjoy your new accessories for the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot.
Even though we’ve made every effort to make your package complete, please check
the components once again after you unpack it from the shipping crate.
2.1.1 Package Components
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Pioneer 1 Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Assembly
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32K EPROM containing latest PSOS
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Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Manual
2.1.2 User Supplied Components
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Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot
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Set of hex wrenches that accompanied original robot
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Small, flat-bladed screwdriver
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Optional “chip-puller” tool
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