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Build your Sourccey kit

Follow these steps in order. Use the sidebar to keep track of your current phase during assembly.

Keep the robot safely supported during early power tests, and keep emergency stop access clear.

1. Build the base

Assemble the base frame, wheel mounts, and drivetrain structure. Verify wheel rotation and frame alignment before moving forward.

2. Build walls and chassis structure

Install side walls, support brackets, and enclosure structure. Confirm all load-bearing hardware is secured.

3. Electrical wiring

Wire power distribution, motor controllers, and sensor harnesses. Check polarity and add cable strain relief.

4. Raspberry Pi setup

Flash the expected image, configure network access, and validate service startup from your desktop machine.

5. Arm construction

Assemble arm links and joints, verify mechanical travel limits, and confirm no collision across full range.

6. Dome construction

Build the dome enclosure and mount cameras/sensors. Confirm unobstructed sensor view and stable mounting.

7. Linear actuator setup

Mount linear actuators, test extension/retraction direction, and verify controller channel mapping.

8. Potentiometer setup

Connect potentiometer signals and calibrate minimum/maximum values so software readings match physical position.

9. System bring-up and calibration

Run final joint zeroing, wheel checks, and safety tests. Save calibration profiles before runtime software testing.