7. Installing the Drive Motors

FBX Robot Curriculum, Module No. 1

For this step, you will need the following parts:

First, insert the Black Motor (FBX-14) through the front left motor shaft hole on the chassis.

Then, secure this motor to the chassis using six M3x6mm Allen Screws (FBX-21). Be sure to place Washers (FBX-28) between each of the screws. Reference the following diagram for motor placement:

Make sure that the screws have a snug fit-- Do not over-tighten the screws! This can cause issues when driving the robot later on.

Next, slide the White Motor (FBX-14) next to the Black Motor we just installed, making sure that the shaft of the white motor slides through the front right cutout of the chassis as shown here:

Secure this motor to the chassis using six M3x6mm Allen Screws (FBX-21). Be sure to place Washers (FBX-28) between each of the screws.

Now, for both motors, pull the motor's wires either through the chassis or from the rear of the chassis, so that the wires can reach the plugs on the PCB board. Do not plug anything in just yet.

Repeat these motor installation steps to install the back left and right motors. Reference the following diagrams to help you with motor placement.

Remember-- Left motors are Black, and Right motors are White.

Back-Right Motor Installation Diagram

Back-Left Motor Installation Diagram