If you are using a Mac computer, you will need a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
It will be helpful to know what all your Betabox components are called so that you have a shared language to communicate and collaborate. Many industries have different names for the same things, calledΒ jargon,Β that are specific to their fields.Β Think about it like work nicknames for your materials. You may want to open this page in a new tab to reference as you work through the assembly process.
Letβs get started!Β Unpack the black acrylic components in your kit and take a moment to learn what each piece is called.
Now, check out the servo accessories baggie. You should have three sets of these.
The mechanical fastener baggies will contain a variety of screws, nuts, and standoffs in different shapes and sizes. Take a moment to look and organize them.
The yellow motors are going to be able to drive your car forwards and backwards and the servo is used for steering left and right!
You will have a set of wheels, a camera, and a ribbon in your pack.Β You will want to find a pair of scissorsΒ to cut the ribbon in half when we get to that step.
Youβre also provided with a set of tools. The wrenches will be used to secure the nuts.
In addition to these car components, your Betabox Kit also includes the following:
1 x microSD card
1 x card reader
2 x 18650 rechargeable batteries
1 x battery charger