NovaSM3 v5.2 : Build Series Part Two : a Quadruped Robot Dog Spot Mini Clone

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Part Two of the Build Series reviews all of the hardware components for Nova, as well as wiring and installation of the parts.

If you missed the previous Build Series videos, there is a playlist:
   • Nova SpotMicro : Build Series  

These past videos could be very helpful to you, as supplemental instructions for the build series. Keep in mind, some hardware has since changed:

Build Series Playlist :    • Nova SpotMicro : Build Series  
35K Servo Upgrade :    • 35kg Servo Upgrade : NovaSM3 v5.2 : a...  
DIY PCBs :    • JST Connectors & DIY PCBs : Nova Spot...  
JST Connectors :    • How-To : JST Connectors / Wiring  
Teensy Power Setup / Config :    • TIP: Teensy and External Power / USB ...  
I2C Device Addresses :    • SPI, I2C, and Hardware Tests : Nova S...  
Lipo Battery Safety :    • Lipo Battery Safety with NovaSM3 & th...  
PCB / JST Wiring Diagram Review :    • REPOST: JST Wiring PCB v5.2  : Nova S...  
Teensy Wiring Diagram Review :    • Teensy 4.0 Wiring : Nova SpotMicro3  
New Shoulder Design :    • New Shoulders for NovaSM3 v5.2 : a Qu...  
Thermistors Coming Soon :    • Hardware Option : Thermistors - NovaS...  

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro
00:58 - Component Compatibility
04:20 - Hardware List Review (Nova's website / Amazon)
11:50 - Hardware Assembly (Parts Layout)
13:00 - Buck Convertors (Setup & Config)
14:00 - PWM Controller (Setup & Config)
14:50 - Teensy (Setup & Config)
15:36 - NRF24L01 (Setup & Config)
16:30 - Wiring Tips (Parts Layout)
18:10 - Final Component Assembly (Parts Layout)
18:45 - Power Train (Parts Layout)
21:30 - PCB vs DIY Boards (Parts Layout)
22:30 - Teensy Circuit (Parts Layout)
24:25 - Wire Harnesses (Parts Layout)
24:55 - Nano Circuit (Parts Layout)
25:35 - Thermistors (Parts Layout)
26:40 - Power Train (Nova Assembly - Bottom)
27:45 - PWM Controller (Nova Assembly - Bottom)
28:50 - Buck Convertor / Terminal Block ( (Nova Assembly - Top)
29:20 - Voltage Divider ( (Nova Assembly - Top)
30:15 - Teensy Circuit (Nova Assembly - Top)
30:50 - NRF24L01 (Nova Assembly - Top)
31:40 - PIR Sensors (Nova Assembly - Top Cover)
32:10 - Back Panel ( (Nova Assembly)
32:34 - Nano Circuit (Nova Assembly - Top)
35:30 - Request Detail Videos in Comments
35:40 - Outro


Get your NovaSM3 v5.2 PCBs from PCBway.com:
https://www.pcbway.com/project/sharep...

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