Endurance PT-3 User manual

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Endurance Robotics PT-3
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The Endurance Robotics Pan and Tilt PT-3 base is a rugged pan and tilt system based around standard
sized hobby servos. Featuring all around rigid 1/4" ABS laser cut construction, the PT-3 base is perfect
for general use R/C, robotics, hobby, and photography applications. The PT-3 is capable of handling most
pocket sized cameras as well as larger SLR’s and video cameras.

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Kit Contents:
2x Pan Bracket
1x Pan Bracket Spacer
2x Tilt Bracket
2x Tilt Hub Support
1x Tripod Mount
1x Tilt Top Plate
1x Bottom Plate
4x Mount Support
1x Pan and Tilt Mounting Bracket
1x Pan Base Plate
72x Socket Head Screws
30x Washers
4x Ball Bearings
4x Ball Bearing Mounts
Required Extras:
3x Standard Size Hitec Servos. (Other servos can be used but Hitec is recommended for hub
compatibility)
R/C Radio System or Computer Based Servo Controller
5-6V Battery

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Assembly Instructions
Parts required for step 1:
1x Pan and Tilt Mounting Plate
4x Socket Head Screws
12x Washers

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1. Orient the Pan and Tilt Mounting Plate with the textured side facing down. Place a washer on to
a screw and place it through the bottom side of a servo mounting hole. Use 3x washers to offset
the servo and loosely tighten the screw to the plate. Make sure that the servo output shaft is
towards the center of the plate. Repeat the process for the remaining three holes.
Step 1.

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Parts required for step 2:
1x Bottom Plate
1x Tripod Mount
4x Socket Head Screws

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2. You will notice that two sides of the Tripod Mount are beveled. Orient the Tripod Mount to the
Bottom Plate with the beveled edges facing towards the plate. Secure the Tripod Mount to the
Bottom Plate with 4x Socket Head Screws. Note the orientation of the bevels. This will mark the
front/rear of the PT-3.
Step 2.

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Parts required for step 3:
8x Socket Head Screws
1x Bottom assembly from Step 2.

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3. Insert the 4x Mount Supports into the notches on the Bottom assembly. Orient the Mount
Supports with the textured side facing out. Attach with 8x Socket Head Screws.
Step 3.

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Parts required for step 4:
8x Socket Head Screws
All Assemblies from previous steps

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4. Connect the Top and Bottom assembly with 8x Socket Head Screws.
Step 4.

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Parts required for step 5:
8x Socket Head Screws
4x Ball Bearings
4x Ball Bearing Mounts

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5. Place a Ball Bearing on to each of the 4x Ball Bearing Mounts. Screw each bearing to the Pan
assembly.
Step 5.

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Parts required for step 6:
8x Socket Head Screws
2x Pan Bracket
2x Servos

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6. Place one Pan Bracket with the textured side facing down. Insert a servo, output shaft first,
through the hole and secure with 4x Socket Head Screws and washers. Repeat for the opposite
side.
Step 6.

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Parts required for step 7:
6x Socket Head Screws
1x Pan Bracket
2x Pan Bracket Assembly from step 6.

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7. Place the Pan Bracket with the textured side facing down. Insert the two Servo assemblies from
step 6 into the left and right slots. Orient the servos so that the output shafts are facing in and
towards the top of the Pan Bracket. Secure each assembly with 3x Socket Head Screws.
Step 7.

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Parts required for step 8:
3x Socket Head Screws
1x Pan Bracket Spacer
1x Assembly from Step 7.

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8. Insert the Pan Bracket Spacer into the bottom of the Tilt Bracket with the textured side facing up
towards the servos. Secure with 3x Socket Head Screws.
Step 8.

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Parts required for step 9:
9x Socket Head Screws
1x Pan Bracket Spacer
1x Assembly from Step 8.

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9. Install the opposite side of the Pan Bracket to the existing assembly with 9x Socket Head Screws.
Step 9.