Semester 1 · Sumobot

Week 1: Actuators

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Step 1: Powering on the VirtualBench

VirtualBench DC power supply controls
VirtualBench DC power supply controlsEnlarge image

Press this button to turn on the DC power supply. Now, plug two wires into +3 volts and ground of the Power Puck:

Red and black leads with alligator clips
Red and black leads with alligator clipsEnlarge image

Alligator clips can be used to grab wires.

VirtualBench DC output connections
VirtualBench DC output connectionsEnlarge image

This is the main DC output of the VirtualBench.

Oh No! I shorted out the power supply!

Don't worry, this power supply can automatically detect if you touch power and ground together. If you do this, it'll just turn off until you disconnect them.

VirtualBench DC power supply controls
VirtualBench DC power supply controlsEnlarge image

Here, we can see that it will highlight which part has a short circuit.