Mechanical R2 Unit - Page 02
(2) The steering servo is supplied with 6V as
are the F.O. light disk drive motors.
(3) The two 50w Q.I. lamps which are part of
the F.O. light mechanism are supplied with
12V as are the light pulser drives.
(4) Radio circuits are supplied by a DEAC
switched by a slide switch in a recessed
panel on the lower left hand side of the
body shell.
NOTE: All connectors are of a "push on" automobile
type except for the radio control system which
uses its own three pin plugs and sockets.
6V and 12V circuits driving the head display
lamps and motors are switched a large toggle
at the lower centre of the body shell at the
back.
N.B. (a) The two 6V cells comprising the 12V
circuit are removable for charging
purposes. The six traction batteries
are not removable and must be charges
in situ.
(b) In the two legged configuration it is
essential that the robot be balanced
or supported.
(c) In the three legged configuration the
leg ties must be in position for stable
performance, in particular, when executing
tight turns.