Assembly Guide

Final result

Here you'll find everything you need to assemble PlayDog.

Assembly risks
  • PlayDog is built of small parts - beware near kids.
  • Drilling

License

PlayDog is licensed under GPLv3 with Additional Terms. Gpl v3

Disclaimer

PlayDog is NOT an off the shelf product. There may be risks involved in manufacturing it and using it. By proceeding, you state that you have read and agreed to the LetItMake Terms of service.

Bill Of Materials - Assembly Guide

Parts:

Files:

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Tools:

  • Phillips Screwdriver No 1
  • Drill Optional
  • Flat Electronic Screwdriver
  • Phillips Screwdriver

Section 1: Prep For Assembly 2 steps

Step 1: Tools And Materials For Assembly

Tools
Tools

Gather the tools needed to assemble PlayDog.

Step 2: Verify You Have All The Parts

Parts 15

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All parts
All parts

Make sure you have all the parts necessary to start assembly. If you're here :), you've either completed the manufacturing guide, or have acquired a full PlayDog kit.

Section 2: Fit Electronics Into Shells 4 steps

Step 1: Pir Sensor Connect Cable X 3

Parts 2

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Pir cable pir
Pir cable pir
Pir cable pir1
Pir cable pir2

Connect the cable to the PIR Sensor, you should see the metal headers from the inside of the PIR.
Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Step 2: Pir Sensor Mount To Shell X 3

Parts 1

  • Lens Head Screw 2 2x1 4

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Tools 2

  • Phillips Screwdriver No 1
  • Drill Optional
Pir attach
Pir attach
Pir attach1
Pir attach2

Attach the PIR Sensor into its handles with two screws. Pay attention to the positioning - the Sensor should have the cable connected side facing upward.
Note: Depending on your print quality, you may need a drill to expand the holes - use a 1.7mm drill bit. Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Step 3: Wiring The Speaker X 3

Parts 2

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Tools 1

  • Flat Electronic Screwdriver
Speaker wiring
Speaker wiring
Speaker wiring1
Speaker wiring2

Screw speaker wires into place in the Amplifier.
Note: one of the speakers has longer wires, it should later be set to the home base. Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Step 4: Speaker Amplifier Mount To Shell X 3

Speaker attachment
Speaker attachment
Speaker attachment1

Insert the speaker into its slot in the shell, the speaker should be facing upward, and the cable exit should be facing into the shell.
Note: remember that the speaker with slightly longer cables should be placed in the home base shell. Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Section 3: Home Base Assembly 3 steps

Step 1: Servo Positioning

Servo positioning
Servo positioning
Servo positioning1

Insert the servo through the square hole, like in the picture.

Step 2: Bearing Positioning

Bearing positioning
Bearing positioning

take the bearing and place it on the servo.

Step 3: Attach Servo And Bearing

Parts 2

  • Lens Head Screw 2 2x3 8
  • Lens Head Screw 2 2x1 4

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Tools 1

  • Phillips Screwdriver
Attaching servo and bearing
Attaching servo and bearing

attach the bearing, through the servo, to the base with 8 screws. 4 shorter screws attach the bearing to the shell, 4 longer ones attach the bearing to the servo. note: Depending on your print quality, you may need to first drill the holes with 1.7 mm bit.

Section 4: Wiring The Pcb To Shell 6 steps

Step 1: Pcb Positioning X 3

Pcb positioning
Pcb positioning

Place the PCBs in front of the shells - make sure to select the right PCB for the home base.
Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Step 2: Plug In The Particle Module X 3

Plug spark
Plug spark
Plug spark1

Insert Particle Core or Photon into the PCB.
Repeat 3 times for 3 PCBs.

Step 3: Home Base Servo Wiring

Servo wiring
Servo wiring
Servo wiring1
Servo wiring2

In the home base, connect the servo to the home base PCB, where it says “servo”.

Step 4: Pir Wiring X 3

Pir wiring
Pir wiring
Pir wiring1
Pir wiring2

Connect the PIR cables to their places on the PCB - leave the PCB outside like in the picture.
Note: remember to use the home base PCB with the Amplifier with longer cables. Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Step 5: Amplifier Connection X 3

Amplifier connection
Amplifier connection
Amplifier connection1

Insert the Amplifier into its place on the PCB.
Note: remember that the amplifier and speaker with longer cables belong in the home base. Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Step 6: Pcb Fitting X 3

Parts 1

  • Lens Head Screw 2 2x1 4

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Pcb attach
Pcb attach
Pcb attach1
Pcb attach2

Insert the PCB into the plastic shell, and screw it in with a single screw.
Push the servo cable into the shell when you are done. Repeat 3 times for 2 bases and 1 home base.

Congrats! You have now fully assembled the Electronics for PlayDog into the plastic shells.

Woo-Hoo! This part is done :)

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