Dusty Guide ENG

Carefully peel off the
protective foil from both
sides of each casing so
they are clear and shiny.

Let’s transform into real engineers now!

The first step is to connect
the battery holder to
the PCB and insert the
batteries into the holder.
For this step, you’ll need
the following components:

Place the battery holder
onto the PCB as shown
in the photo. Ensure that
the wire from the battery
holder is positioned on
the upper side of the PCB.



Take the metal screws and a screwdriver, and
fasten the battery holder to the PCB.





Next, add the batteries to the holder. Be careful to put the
batteries in the right way. Inside the battery holder, there
are + and – signs indicating the correct polarity. The
same + and – signs can be found on each battery.



Now we can connect the
wire from the battery
holder to the PCB.
You’ll notice that each
connector is labeled to
help you — look for the
“M” sign for the motors
and the “battery” sign
for the battery holder.



Now, let’s start working on the motors. This is a more
complex part, so we’ll need your full attention.
Gather both motors, the casings shown in the
photo, four long bolts, and four small spacers.
To ensure everything is correctly positioned, arrange all
the components as shown in the photo below.



Place the motor on the
casing as shown. You’ll
notice how every part
of the motor aligns
with the casing when
positioned correctly.



Insert the slightly
larger casings from the
inside of each motor.
Take one long bolt
and thread it through
the casing and motor
so it comes out on
the other side.



On the outside of
the motor, place a
smaller casing in the
opposite direction
from the first casing.



Secure the casings
and the motor with the
spacer from the outside.



Repeat this step for the
remaining bolt and spacer.



Now take the second
motor shown in the photo
on the left side, which has
a wire going to the outside.
Remember, one motor
should have the larger
casing where its wire
is, and the second
motor should have
the smaller one.



Now, let’s attach the
wheels to the motors.
Take these parts:



The first step is to place the rubber tires onto the wheels.




Attach the wheels to
the motors from the
outside (where the
smaller casing is located)
as shown in the photo.



Take a black plastic
bolt and insert it into
the designated place
on the wheel to secure
it in place and prevent
it from falling off.



You’ll need a screwdriver
to assist you with this step.



Repeat the same step for
the second motor as well.



Now it’s time to attach these parts to the PCB. You’ll notice small cutouts
on the side of the PCB designed for inserting the motor casings.
You might need a bit of strength to insert the casings into the PCB.




As you can see, the
wires of the motors are
on the upper side, just
like the battery holder.
Repeat the step for the
second motor and wheel.



Now we need to secure
everything to ensure
nothing falls off.
Take four small bolts
and four small spacers.



We’ll use them to secure the casings to the PCB like this




We recommend using a
screwdriver to fasten this
spacer because it will be
difficult to do it by hand.



Here’s how your Dusty
should look now:



To improve stability and drivability, we’ve added one
more wheel to it, and we’ll assemble it now.
Take these components (we’re using two medium–sized spacers)



Put the wheel on the
long casing like this



Take the bolts and spacers and fasten them together.




You might be wondering why we use medium–sized
bolts here. It’s because we’ll be adding another casing
to this part and need to fasten it securely together.




Help yourself with a
screwdriver here.



This part must slip
between the motors
and the battery holder,
as shown in the photo.



Ensure that the wheel is
positioned on the outside
and that the two cutouts
are on the inner side..



The wires are a bit
long, so let’s do
something about it.
First, cross the wires as
shown in the photo



Next, pull the wires through the small cutouts on the casings.




Finally, connect the
wire of each motor to
its connector. Next to
each connector, there’s
an “L” and “R” marking
to indicate which motor
should be connected there.



This is what Dusty looks like after connecting the wires correctly.




Your Dusty is a crab, but it’s missing something essential — claws!
To customize the claws, we’ve designed some super cool options.
The first step is to choose a design that suits your preference.



When attaching
the stickers to the
claws, ensure they are
positioned correctly.



Now take these parts
(you’ll need two
long spacers, and
two small bolts).



The first step is to put
a spacer between the
PCB and the case.



Take the claw and one of the bolts, place them on
the PCB, and secure them with the bolt.



Turn Dusty around and place one bolt to the bottom side as well.




Repeat with the
second claw.



Crabs often live in very dark areas and follow light to find food.
To mimic this behavior, we need to add photoresistors to your
Dusty. These photoresistors will ensure that if Dusty finds itself
in the dark, it can follow the light and find its way back home.





With your Dusty, you
received a special token
that can be used to unlock
a new, secret game on Bit
(sold separately). When
you’re not using the token,
you can store it here



The fun doesn’t end here!
We’ve prepared a lot of exciting accessories for your Dusty.
For example, Dusty can hold shells or algae.





To turn Dusty on and make it follow the light, simply switch
it on using the on/off switch. Then, place Dusty in a dark area
and use your phone as a light source. Shine the light in front
of the photoresistors and watch as Dusty follows it.



If you have leftover casings, bolts, and spacers, don’t worry!
We’ve included extra parts so you can create different
accessories like cupboards or a microwave. This step is
optional and isn’t necessary for Dusty to function.
These are the casings for all the accessories. Once you put the
stickers on them, it will be much easier to recognize them.



This is what we’ll build first.











The garbage disposal is what will be built next.








Finally, build a microwave.







That’s it! Dusty and all its accessories are complete.



We hope you enjoyed building everything and that
you’ve learned something new along the way!