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JetRacer Assembly Guide

Note: If you received your JetRacer ROS AI Kit as part of the course, it most likely came pre-assembled and you can skip this part. This guide is provided for reference or in case you need to reassemble any components.

Official Assembly Manual​

➡️ JetRacer ROS AI Kit Tutorial I: Assembly Manual

We recommend following the official Waveshare documentation linked above.

What's Included in the Assembly Process​

The official assembly guide covers all necessary steps including:

  • Installing motors and rear wheels
  • Setting up the servo in middle position
  • Installing the servo wheel and connecting rod
  • Installing anti-collision cotton
  • Mounting the Jetson Nano board
  • Installing the camera
  • Setting up the radar/lidar

Assembly Tips​

When assembling your JetRacer, keep in mind these important considerations:

  • Make sure to use the correct screw lengths as specified in the guide
  • Pay attention to the servo cable order: Yellow-PWM, Red-5V, Brown-GND
  • Double-check all connections before powering on the system

After completing the assembly according to the Waveshare guide, you'll be ready to move on to installing the Jetson Nano image.