Direct Drive Mantis Instructions
Mantis Step 1
Mantis Step 2
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
2x
4x
1x
4x
4x
288 mm Channel
Motor Hub
0.5" SHCS
96 mm Channel
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 3
Mantis Step 4
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
1x
4x
Omni-Wheel
Omni Wheel Hub
0.375" BHCS
1x
2x
2x
100 mm Shaft
1/8" Nylon Spacer
Bronze Bushing
Mantis Step 5
Mantis Step 6
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
4x
4x
4x
8x
8x
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
LEGO HPC
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 8
Mantis Step 7 Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
4x
4x
32 mm Channel
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
1x
2x
2x
HITECHNIC DC Motor Controller
0.375" BHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 9
Mantis Step 10
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
4x
4x
2x
2x
2x
160 mm Channel
1.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
Motor Mount
2" Stand-off Post
0.5" SHCS
Mantis Step 11
Mantis Step 12
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
3x
6x
6x
2x
2x
LEGO HPC
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
DC Gearhead Motor
Hub Motor Shaft
Mantis Step 13
Mantis Step 14
Parts Needed
1x 96 mm Channel
Parts Needed
1x
2x
2x
LEGO HPC
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
1x Single Servo Bracket
1x
4x
4x
Gear Hub Spacer
1.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 15
Mantis Step 16
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
1x Servo Motor HS475
4x
4x
Screw BHCS 6-32 X 0.375
Kep Nut
1x
1x
40-Tooth Gear
Servo Metal Horn
1x
4x
4x
Servo Screw
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 17
Mantis Step 18
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
4x
1x
1/8” Nylon Spacer
32 mm Channel 2x
4x
4x
1x
Flat Bracket
0.5” SHCS
Kep Nut
Servo Joint Pivot Bracket
2x
2x
0.5” SHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 19
Mantis Step 20
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
1x
2x
8x
80-Tooth Gear
Motor Hub
0.5� SHCS
1x
2x
2x
100 mm Shaft
Bronze bushing
1/8" Nylon Spacer
20 A
20 B
Mantis Step 22
Mantis Step 21 Parts Needed
Parts Needed
8x
8x
4x
4x
0.5” SHCS
Kep Nut
0.5” SHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 23
Mantis Step 24
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
8x
Beam 11
Long Connector 3
2x Technic Beams with Stops 3W
2x
4x
Beam 5
Connector
Mantis Step 25
Mantis Step 26
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
2x
8x
4x
1x
4x
Axle 10
Crossblock
Crossblock 2
Connector
Beam 15
Bushing
Mantis Step 27
Mantis Step 28
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
1x 144 mm Angle
2x
2x
0.5" SHCS
Kep Nut 1x
1x
2x
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Angle 144 mm
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 29
Mantis Step 30
Parts Needed
3x Axle 3
Parts Needed
1x Angle Beam
4x Black Crossblock
2x Connector
29 A
1x Sonic Sensor
1x
2x
2x
1x
Beam 5
Connector
Crossblock 3
Axle 5
30 A 29 B
29 C
30 B
Mantis Step 31
Mantis Step 32
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
1x
2x
2x
Connector 3
HITECHNIC Servo Controller
0.375� BHCS
Kep Nut
Mantis Step 33
Mantis Step 34
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
1x On/Off Power Switch
1x NXT ProgrammableBrick
2x Connector
Mantis Step 35
Mantis Step 36
Parts Needed
Parts Needed
2x
8x
1x
1x
4x
1x
Angle Beam 5x3
Connector
Sound Sensor
Beam 7
Connector 3
Beam 3
Mantis Step 37
Mantis Step 38
Parts Needed
1x
1x
4x
1x
Touch Sensor
Beam 7
Connector 3
Beam 3
Direct Drive Mantis Front View
Mantis Step
Mantis Wiring Diagram
Switch
Touch
Battery
Light Ultrasonic
NXT CABLE
Servo Controller
NXT CABLE
DC Controller
CH 1
Left Motor
Direct Drive Mantis Back View
Right Motor
Arm Servo