The first thing you will need to do is set the two UltraBorgs so they have different addresses. The instructions can be found on the UltraBorg Getting Started page, scroll down to the Multiple Boards section.
The easiest way to connect everything would be to:
Connect the ThunderBorg to the Raspberry Pi either fitted directly on top, or using two 3-pin male-to-female cables to connect the GPIO header to the female 6-hole connector.
Connect the first UltraBorg to the ThunderBorg using two 3-pin female-to-female cables. This will connect to the top 6-pin on the UltraBorg and the 6-pin on the ThunderBorg.
Connect the second UltraBorg to the first one using two 3-pin female-to-female cables. This will connect to the top 6-pin on the second UltraBorg and the bottom 6-pin on the first UltraBorg.
Be careful to match the correct 6-pin connects, especially on the ThunderBorg. Note that the ThunderBorg 6-pin and 6-hole connectors are not laid out the same!
ThunderBorg 6-pin and 6-hole connectors:
UltraBorg 6-pin connectors:
To power the UltraBorgs from a 4xAA pack all you need to do is remove the "5V link" jumper on both boards, then connect the battery pack to the V+ and GND screw terminals on both :)
To power the UltraBorgs from a 4xAA pack all you need to do is remove the "5V link" jumper on both boards, then connect the battery pack to the V+ and GND screw terminals on both.
With the "5V link" jumpers removed the UltraBorgs will power the servos and ultrasonics from the 4xAA pack only.
You can then connect the 10xAA pack to the V+ and GND on the ThunderBorg to power the motors and generate the 5V power for the Raspberry Pi.
To power the UltraBorgs from a 4xAA pack all you need to do is remove the "5V link" jumper on both boards, then connect the battery pack to the V+ and GND screw terminals on both.
With the "5V link" jumpers removed the UltraBorgs will power the servos and ultrasonics from the 4xAA pack only.
You can then connect the 10xAA pack to the V+ and GND on the ThunderBorg to power the motors and generate the 5V power for the Raspberry Pi.
user1234
Tue, 11/12/2019 - 21:52
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Sorry I meant to say two
Sorry I meant to say two ultraborgs and a thunderborg. Thank you
piborg
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 06:26
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Connecting two UltraBorgs and a ThunderBorg
The first thing you will need to do is set the two UltraBorgs so they have different addresses. The instructions can be found on the UltraBorg Getting Started page, scroll down to the Multiple Boards section.
The easiest way to connect everything would be to:
Be careful to match the correct 6-pin connects, especially on the ThunderBorg. Note that the ThunderBorg 6-pin and 6-hole connectors are not laid out the same!
ThunderBorg 6-pin and 6-hole connectors:
UltraBorg 6-pin connectors:
To power the UltraBorgs from a 4xAA pack all you need to do is remove the "5V link" jumper on both boards, then connect the battery pack to the V+ and GND screw terminals on both :)
user1234
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 07:15
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Power
Is it possible to power the thunderborg from a 10 *AA battery holder and power the two ultraborgs together off a 4*AA battery holder?
Thank You
piborg
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 05:59
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Yes
Yes it is :)
To power the UltraBorgs from a 4xAA pack all you need to do is remove the "5V link" jumper on both boards, then connect the battery pack to the V+ and GND screw terminals on both.
With the "5V link" jumpers removed the UltraBorgs will power the servos and ultrasonics from the 4xAA pack only.
You can then connect the 10xAA pack to the V+ and GND on the ThunderBorg to power the motors and generate the 5V power for the Raspberry Pi.
piborg
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 05:59
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Yes
Yes it is :)
To power the UltraBorgs from a 4xAA pack all you need to do is remove the "5V link" jumper on both boards, then connect the battery pack to the V+ and GND screw terminals on both.
With the "5V link" jumpers removed the UltraBorgs will power the servos and ultrasonics from the 4xAA pack only.
You can then connect the 10xAA pack to the V+ and GND on the ThunderBorg to power the motors and generate the 5V power for the Raspberry Pi.