Leo 1.8 to 1.9 conversion kit manual

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Leo Rover 1.8 to 1.9 conversion kit

The conversion kit can be used to turn Leo Rover 1.8 into Leo Rover 1.9. This gives the rover higher computing speed, even more robust suspension and better heat-resistance.

Prerequisites

• Assembled Leo Rover 1.8

Tools needed

• Torx t20 screwdriver
• Torx t06 screwdriver
• 3mm hex key
• 2.5mm hex key
• 2.0mm hex key
• Phillips ph1 screwdriver

Leo Rover 1.8 disassembly

Time ≈ 30 minutes

Step 1

Remove battery and battery cable

Remove battery and battery cable

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Step 2

Remove MEB cover

Remove MEB cover

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Step 3

Remove welcome plate

Remove welcome plate

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Step 4

Remove all cable clips, zip ties. Detach all cables from the electronics.

Remove all cable clips, zip ties. Detach all cables from the electronics.

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Step 5

Detach MEB box from the frame by removing all screwsholding it in place.

Detach MEB box from the frame by removing all screwsholding it in place.

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Step 6

Detach all internal electronics

Detach all internal electronics

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Step 7

Remove SD card from the Raspberry Pi

Remove SD card from the Raspberry Pi

danger

Flashing new operating system, during one of the next steps, will erase all data it contains.
If you do not want to loose ALL DATA on the SD card, use a different SD card for the new Raspberry Pi.

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Detach antenna and antenna cable

Detach antenna and antenna cable

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Step 8:

Detach wheels

Detach wheels

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Step 9:

Detach motor mount from all 4 wheels

Detach motor mount from all 4 wheels

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Step 10

Detach side rails from the frame

Detach side rails from the frame

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Leo Rover 1.9 Re-assembly

Time ≈ 60 minutes

Step 1

Follow the tutorial below to assemble the new MEB for Leo Rover 1.9

Follow the tutorial below to assemble the new MEB for Leo Rover 1.9

📄Task 2: Main electronics box (MEB)

Detailed instructions for assembling Leo Rover's Main electronics box, including necessary tools and estimated time.

Step 2

2x V-slot rocker beam

2x V-slot rocker beam

2x Right rocker arm

2x Right rocker arm

2x Left rocker arm

2x Left rocker arm

16x M5x8 FBHCS

16x M5x8 FBHCS

16x T-nut M5

16x T-nut M5

Assemble the rocker arms using provided parts.

Assemble the rocker arms using provided parts.

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Repeat the process until you have 2 side beams with rocker arms attached.

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Step 3

Half assembled Leo Rover

Half assembled Leo Rover

4x Nut M5

4x Nut M5

4x M5x45 SHCS

4x M5x45 SHCS

Attach rockers to the sides of the rover.

Attach rockers to the sides of the rover.

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Step 4

MEB

MEB

4x M4x8 FBHTS

4x M4x8 FBHTS

Attach the main electronics box (MEB) to the frame.

Attach the main electronics box (MEB) to the frame.

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Step 5

Battery

Battery

MEB - Battery cable

MEB - Battery cable

Attach MEB - battery cable and the battery.

Attach MEB - battery cable and the battery.

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Step 6

Motor

Motor

Motor mount

Motor mount

Attach new motor mounts to the wheels

Attach new motor mounts to the wheels

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Step 7

2x M4x20 SHCS

2x M4x20 SHCS

Push the mount all the way to the bearing and tighten the screws.

Push the mount all the way to the bearing and tighten the screws.

note

Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all 4 wheels.

Step 8

Follow steps 6 through 13 from the tutorial below to finish the assembly.

Follow steps 6 through 13 from the tutorial below to finish the assembly.

📄Task 5: Combining subassemblies

Detailed instructions for finalizing the assembly of a Leo Rover.

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Step 9

Follow the tutorial below to flash the new firmware.

📄Task 6: Boot and firmware

First boot of an assembled Leo Rover - firmware flash.

success

Good job!