TBB Robot Tank Turret Attachment

Say that you like tanks. In fact, you absolutely adore tanks. However, you are falling short in terms of how much time you have to assemble said tank. Well luckily for you, this guide will allow you to convert almost any robot into a tank-like vehicle.

Required Supplies for Assembly

• Wood Glue
• Pliers
• 1x Continuous Servo
• 1x 20mm Circular Servo Attachment
• Functioning Brain

Required Components for Turret Assembly

• 1x Barrel (Optional, other accessories may be mounted.)
• 1x Case
• 1x Turret Race Ring
• 3x Turret Race Free-Spinning Wheels
• 1x Turret Race Base
• 1x Servo Gear Attachment

So, you've decided to mount a turret onto that little rascal of a robot?

Make sure that the robot which you have planned on attaching this accessory has a hole on the roof of a minimum radius of 49mm.

• 1x Robot

What's a robotic component if you don't have the parts to begin with? Using the files provided in this instructable, simply run these files through a Laser Engraver (Preferably Trotec Speedy300).

The included components are:

• An extremely basic turret. Feel free to modify it to your will!
• A placeholder barrel. This is more for looks than anything, but its dimensions allow you to see what fits in the turret cavity.

This is rather self explanatory. Simply use the provided .gcode files which have all the preset settings which are required for a successful and rapid print. Almost all the prints should take under an hour (This has only been tested on an Ender 3 Pro, printer type may result in shorter or longer prints).

Specifically, export the servo functions provided and send the file to the robot in which you would like to install the turret controls.

Reminder: Make sure to disconnect Bluetooth module from robot prior to connecting Arduino to computer.

The file itself simply defines how fast the continuous servo should rotate when input is given. This allows the turret to rotate in full 360° motion.

Simply glue the turret cage together. Orientation in which the turret cage is glued should match up with the way in which the pieces are organized in the .ai file. The roof of the turret (the part which does not have a gaping hole) should not be glued yet. The provided barrel is completely optional, and is mainly just for decoration purposes.

Further sub-accessories will be provided in the near future. Stick around.

This track component is what keeps the turret race gear to the actual robot itself. Keep robot upright when the turret is mounted. Attaching the part can be done by either bolting down the track to the desired robot of choice, or a dab or two of glue if you are in a rush. Bolting down the turret would be preferable if you wish to remove the attachment with little to no hassle.

Note that the wheels require to be loosened in order to acquire desired friction.

This is possibly the easiest part of the entire process. Simply push the provided gear and slide it into the servo attachment which should come included with the continuous servo (Specifically ones which are circular and 20.5mm in diameter).

From there, slide the attachment onto the actual servo itself. There you have it, a gear which can catch onto the turret race.

Now that the servo group is fully assembled, simply plug the following wires to the corresponding ports.

Red to [ ]

White to [ ]

Black to [

Note: Every robot is different, therefore you will have to find your own way to properly suspens the servo into position to properly function.

Congratulations! You've just assembled your own tank turret for personal usage!

Please note that Younes Defense Solutions Incorporated is not responsible for any biological, radiological, fire, explosive, corrosive, or other forms of hazards created from the tank turret which have been assembled by your very hands. If you have any concerns, please consult [youcantsueme@gmail.com]. We are also not responsible if this projects results in you being documented as a world-renowned domestic terrorist and war criminal, as well as any property, human, or livestock damages created by the turret. For those concerns, please consult [youstillcantsueme@yahoo.com].

As always, thank you, and have fun!