RSC Assembly Guide

🛠️ RSC Assembly Guide

Version: RSC v4

Step 01: Install the Speaker into the Speaker Base

Insert the speaker into the blue speaker base, aligning the mounting holes. Pass the speaker wires through the provided slot to avoid pinching. Secure the speaker to the base using SCREWS.

Step 02: Connect the Pi Bracket to the Speaker Base

Position the Pi bracket above the speaker base, aligning the mounting holes. Secure the bracket to the base using 4 × M3×8 screws. Ensure the speaker wires are routed neatly through the central opening for later connection to the electronics.

Step 03: Attach the Raspberry Pi to the Bracket

Place the Raspberry Pi onto the Pi bracket, aligning the mounting holes. Secure it using SCREWS. Route the speaker wires neatly through the gap between the Pi bracket and the Raspberry Pi to prepare for later connection.

Step 04: Attach the Voice Bonnet to the Expansion Board

Align the AIY Voice Bonnet with the Expansion board, ensuring the header pins are correctly positioned. Press them together firmly until fully seated. Verify that all pins are aligned and no components are bent before proceeding.

Step 05: Connect the Voice Bonnet to the Raspberry Pi

Align the AIY Voice Bonnet (with the Expansion board attached) over the GPIO header pins of the Raspberry Pi 4. Press down gently but firmly until the bonnet is fully seated on the pins, ensuring proper alignment and no bent connectors.

Step 06: Connect the Speaker Wires to the Voice Bonnet

Insert the speaker wires into the screw terminal on the AIY Voice Bonnet. Tighten both screws using a precision screwdriver to ensure a secure electrical connection. Confirm that the red wire is connected to the positive terminal and the black wire to the negative terminal.

Step 07: Connect the Expansion Board to the Voice Bonnet

Use jumper to connect the RSC Expansion Board to the AIY Voice Bonnet. Match the pins carefully as follows: 3.3V to 3.3V PWM to PWM TX to RXD RX to TXD

Step 08: Install the Servos into the Main Chassis

Insert the servo motors into the designated slots inside the main chassis. Ensure that the servo shafts are oriented correctly for attaching the flippers later.

Step 09: Connect the Servos to the Expansion Board

Take the servo cables and connect them to the servo header pins on the Expansion Board. Connect the Left Servo to PWM0 Connect the Right Servo to PWM1 Make sure the brown wire (GND) is aligned with the GND pin.

Step 10: Connect the Touch Display to the Expansion Board

Take the Touch Display module and plug its connector cable into the UART header pins on the Expansion Board. Ensure the cable is firmly seated and the orientation matches the pin labels (5V, TX, RX, GND).

Step 11: Fit the Touch Display into the Front Panel

Insert the Touch Display into the Front Panel frame, making sure the screen is flush with the opening. Secure the display in place using the designated screw holes at each corner. Ensure the connector cable remains accessible at the back for routing into the chassis.

Step 12: Install the Front Panel with Touch Display into the Chassis

Carefully position the Front Panel (with the Touch Display already fitted) onto the main chassis. Align the side clips and press gently until the panel snaps into place. Make sure the display sits flush with the chassis opening and the connector cable is not pinched.

Step 13: Assemble the Lid with Button and NeoPixel Ring

Insert the Arcade Button through the hole in the Lid from the top side. Place the NeoPixel Ring around the button on the underside of the Lid. Secure the button in place using the Button Spacer/Holder, making sure the NeoPixel Ring is held firmly between the spacer and the Lid. Route the button wires and NeoPixel wires neatly so they remain accessible for connection to the Expansion Board.

Step 14: Connect the NeoPixel Ring and Arcade Button

Connect the NeoPixel Ring wires (5V, GND, Signal) to the Expansion Board at the NeoPixel header pins. Connect the Arcade Button wires to the AIY Voice Bonnet at the button input pins. Ensure all connections are secure and wires are routed neatly inside the chassis to prevent interference with the lid closing.

Step 15: Install the Rear Panel and Lid

Place the Rear Panel onto the back of the chassis, aligning the cutouts with the Raspberry Pi ports. Press gently until it snaps into place. Carefully tuck the remaining wires inside the chassis, ensuring nothing is pinched. Lower the Lid assembly (with the Button and NeoPixel Ring already mounted) onto the top of the chassis. Press down until the Lid fits securely, completing the enclosure of the RSC.

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Version: RSC v4.1

Step 01: Assemble the Speaker Unit

Insert the Speaker into the Speaker Case, aligning it with the inner support ring. Then, place the Speaker Lid on top and press gently until it snaps into place. The lid is designed with a precision friction-fit grip, eliminating the need for screws while ensuring a secure hold.

Step 02: Mount the Pi Bracket onto the Speaker Unit

Align the Pi Bracket with the upper section of the Speaker Unit, ensuring the speaker wires pass cleanly through the central opening. Gently rotate the Pi Bracket into position until it locks into the designed grooves. The Updated v4.1 design includes snap-fit joints, which remove the need for screws while providing a firm and vibration-resistant connection between the speaker base and the Pi Bracket.

Step 03: Mount the Raspberry Pi into the Pi Bracket

Place the Raspberry Pi 4 onto the Pi Bracket, aligning the mounting holes with the standoffs. Secure it using 4 × M2×6 screws. Ensure that the GPIO header is positioned upward for later connection with the Expansion Board and AIY Voice Bonnet, and route the speaker wires neatly below the Pi to prevent obstruction.

Step 3.1: Check Pi Bracket

Ensure that the board is oriented so that the USB ports and microSD card slot align with their dedicated openings in the chassis. This allows quick access for updates, maintenance, and storage expansion without reopening the assembly, a key improvement introduced in RSC v4.1.

Step 04: Mount the AIY Voice Bonnet onto the Raspberry Pi

Align the AIY Voice Bonnet with the GPIO header of the Raspberry Pi 4 and gently press it down until it is fully seated. Make sure all the pins are correctly aligned and inserted straight into the header to prevent bending or loose contact.

Step 05: Mount the RSC Expansion Board onto the AIY Voice Bonnet

Align the RSC Expansion Board with the pin headers on the AIY Voice Bonnet, ensuring all pins match their respective sockets. Gently press the board down until it sits evenly on top of the bonnet. If the board doesn’t hold firmly in place, secure it with 1 × M2×6 screw at the mounting hole provided on the edge of the board. This will keep it stable and prevent loose contact during operation.

Step 06: Connect the Speaker Wires to the Voice Bonnet

Insert the Speaker wires (red and black) into the terminal block on the AIY Voice Bonnet. Ensure the red wire goes into the positive (+) terminal and the black wire into the negative (–) terminal. Use a small screwdriver to gently tighten both screws, securing the wires firmly in place. Make sure there is no loose connection before continuing.

Step 07: Connect the Expansion Board to the AIY Voice Bonnet

Use jumper wires to connect the RSC Expansion Board with the AIY Voice Bonnet as shown below. Ensure that each pin is connected correctly and the wire connections are firm. Match the pins carefully as follows:
3.3V to 3.3V
TX to TXD
RX to TXD
PWM to PWM
Double-check that the orientation and wire colors match on both ends to prevent reversed connections.

Step 08: Mount the Servo Motors and Connect Them to the Expansion Board

Insert both Servo motors into their designated slots on the Main Chassis. Make sure the servo shafts face outward for proper flipper movement. Once positioned, connect each servo cable to the PWM header on the Expansion Board, following the correct pin orientation:
Left Servo to PWM1 to Brown = GND, Red = 5V, Orange = Signal
Right Servo to PWM2 to Brown = GND, Red = 5V, Orange = Signal

Step 09: Connect and Mount the ESP32-2432S028 Display

Connect Display Wires:
1. Attach one end of the 1x4P connector cable to the VIN, TX, RX, and GND pins of the ESP32-2432S028 Display.
2. Ensure firm connections to avoid loose contact during operation.
Mount the Display into Its Case:
1. Place the ESP32 Display module into the Front Panel Display Case, aligning the screen with the front opening.
2. Press gently until the board sits flush within the case.
Fit the case gently into the chassis.

Step 10: Connect to Expansion Board

Connect the other ends of the wires from the ESP32-2432S028 Display Pin to the RSC Expansion Board as follows:

VIN to 5V
TX to TX
RX to RX
GND to GND

Step 11: Assemble the Head Unit (Button + NeoPixel Ring + Lid)

Prepare Components:
1. Gather the Lid (top cover), Arcade Button (with LED wires), Button Holder Ring, and NeoPixel Ring.
Insert the Button:
1. Pass the Arcade Button wires through the central hole of the Lid from the top side.
2. Insert the button firmly into the hole until the threaded section is fully visible underneath.
Mount the NeoPixel Ring:
1. Pass the button wires through the center of the NeoPixel Ring and position the ring around the base of the button on the inner side of the Lid.
2. Align the ring with the small square supports inside the Lid; these ensure proper centering and stability.
Secure the Assembly:
1. Screw the white Button Holder Ring onto the base of the Arcade Button to lock the entire head unit (button + NeoPixel Ring) securely in place.

Step 12: Connect the NeoPixel Ring and Arcade Button

Connect the NeoPixel Ring:
1. Attach the NeoPixel Ring wires to the RSC Expansion Board.
2. Ensure the Signal (DIN) wire connects to the NeoPixel header pin on the Expansion Board.
3. The 5V and GND wires should connect to their respective power pins.
Connect the Arcade Button:
1. Plug the Arcade Button connector into the Button header on the AIY Voice Bonnet.

Step 13: Install the Power Switch and Rear Panel

Mount the Switch:
1. Insert the Power Switch into the rectangular slot on the Rear Panel from the back side. Push it in until it clicks into place; the fit is snug by design.
Attach the Rear Panel:
1. Carefully slide the Rear Panel into the Chassis, ensuring the switch wires pass neatly inside without being pinched.
Connect the Power Wires:
1. Plug the Power Switch wires into the Switch header on the RSC Expansion Board.

Step 14: Attach the Lid and Complete the Assembly

Position the Lid:
1. Carefully lower the Lid assembly (with the Arcade Button and NeoPixel Ring already installed) onto the top of the Chassis.
2. Ensure all internal wires are neatly tucked in to avoid being pinched.
Secure the Fit:
1. Gently press the Lid down until it snaps into place. The v4.1 design uses a precision friction-fit connection that holds the Lid securely without screws.
Final Check:
1. Confirm that:
  1. The Arcade Button moves freely when pressed.
  2. The Power Switch on the back panel toggles easily.
  3. All seams are properly aligned for a clean finish.

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