Commander v2.0 Assembly Guide
 
Arduino Compatible Gamepad Controller
 




Tools Needed

  • 2.0mm Hex Wrench (included)
  • 3/32" Hex Wrench (included)
  • Needle-Nose pliers for holding nuts in place.




Parts List
Note: Some of the parts in some assemblies come packaged in seperate smaller bags because they come with a bracket or other various part. Please review the entire parts list to ensure you have all necessary components. Some kits will have spare bolts, nuts, or screws included.



Seeeduino 168P Commander Shield Top Plate Bottom Plate
3 X 6 X 6 X 12 X
6 X 12 X 4 X 4 X






STEP 1 - Preperation - Prep the Acrylic parts
 
Pop the plastic slugs out of ALL the cut outs and holes. Use a thin hex key.
 
Peel the masking tape off all the Acrylic pieces.






STEP 2 - Preparation - Assemble Standoffs
 
Combine the F/F 4-40 1/2" Hex Standoffs with the M/F 4-40 3/8" Hex Standoffs. This should make 6 total Body Standoffs.
6 x 6x
 






STEP 3 - Attach Body Standoffs to Bottom Body Plate
 
Attach the 6 Body Standoffs you assembled in the last step to the Bottom Body Plate using 2 Nylon Washers and a 4-40 3/8" Socket Head.

12 x 6 x
 
Use the 6 hole locations shown to the left. Please take note of the orientation- the Bottom Body Plate is not symmetrical.






STEP 4 - Attach the Seeeduino Mounting Standoffs & Mount Seeeduino
 
Attach the 3 F/F 4-40 3/8" Standoffs to the Bottom Body Plate. Again, please take note of orientation.

3 x 3 x
 
Mount the Seeeduino to the F/F 3/8" Standoffs from previous step.

Seeeduino 168P 3 x
There are two switches on the Seeeduino Board. The 'VCC' switch should be switched to "3v3" and the 'RST' switch to "Auto".






STEP 5 - Install Commander v2.0 Shield
 
Install Commander Shield into Seeeduino. Please take special care when lining up pins. See next step for close-up.

   
   
 
Note that Seeeduino Headers have 2 extra headers on the left side, these are unused.

   
   
 






STEP 6 - Install AA Battery Holders
 
Use the M2.5 Socket Head and M2.5 Nuts to attach the AA Battery Holders.

4 x  
 
 
The nuts are installed inside the battery holders.

4x
 
Install 4x AA Batteries (Not Included). The Top Plate is removed to replace batteries.

 
 
 






STEP 7 - Attach Top Plate
 
Use the remaining 6x 4-40 1/4" Socket Heads to secure the Top Plate, Like A Boss. Add an Xbee and prepare to be the envy of all geekkind.

If you have managed to get any fingerprints or smudges on the acrylic: weep for a few moments, disassemble completely, vigorously clean with Windex, and start this assembly guide over. Repeat until Commander v2.0 is completely void of any and all fingerprints and/or smudges. This is 100% critical to proper operation.

6x