# Mini Pan-Tilt Kit Assembly ## Getting Started # Kit Parts: The Mini Pan Tilt Kit consists of 4 injection molded nylon parts and an assortment of hardware for assembly: ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/874/medium800/components_234A0921.jpg?1438530140) # The Servos: To complete the assembly, you will also need 2 Tower 9G, SG90, SG92 or equivalent servos.  You will also need some mounting screws and horns from the parts package that comes with the servo. Danger: Info: ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/875/medium800/components_234A0923.jpg?1438530518) # Tools: You will need a small phillips head screwdriver for assembly.  A sharp hobby knife an/or a pair of wire cutters may also come in handy for trimming the servo horns to fit. # Trimming the Horns: Servo horn come in various sizes and shapes.  Some servo horns may require trimming to fit with the Mini Pan-Tilt Kit. - The two unmodified horns in the center are from a Tower SG-92 Servo. - The two horns on the outside have been trimmed to fit the Pan-Tilt kit. ![components_234A0924.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/902/medium640/components_234A0924.jpg?1438541156) The photo on the left shows the area that needs to be cut away to fit inside the pan-tilt base.  The excess plastic can be easily trimmed using a sharp hobby knife, or a pair of wire cutters. ![components_IMG_5230.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/903/medium640/components_IMG_5230.jpg?1438541210) # Mini Pan-Tilt Kit Assembly ## Assemble the Pan Base ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/877/medium800/components_234A0915.jpg?1438531849) - Insert the servo into one side of the pan bracket. - Make sure that the servo shaft is at the opposite side from the pivot point for the tilt bracket ![components_234A0914.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/878/medium640/components_234A0914.jpg?1438531944) - Assemble the second side of the pan bracket to enclose the servo. ![components_234A0913.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/880/medium640/components_234A0913.jpg?1438532131) - Attach the two halves of the pan bracket using two screws as shown. ![components_234A0911.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/882/medium640/components_234A0911.jpg?1438532323) ![components_234A0910.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/883/medium640/components_234A0910.jpg?1438532418) ![components_234A0909.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/884/medium640/components_234A0909.jpg?1438532448) - Attach the 4-armed servo horn to the servo shaft using one of the short screws as shown. ![components_234A0908.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/885/medium640/components_234A0908.jpg?1438532831) ![components_234A0907.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/886/medium640/components_234A0907.jpg?1438532875) Danger: Info: - Attach the base to the servo horn, using 4 of the smallest screws as shown. ![components_234A0906.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/887/medium640/components_234A0906.jpg?1438532967) ![components_234A0904.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/888/medium640/components_234A0904.jpg?1438532989) # Mini Pan-Tilt Kit Assembly ## Assemble the Tilt Bracket ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/889/medium800/components_234A0903_edited-1.jpg?1438534067) - Mount the servo so that the shaft alingns with the pivot hole and attach with the two screws as shown. ![components_234A0902.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/890/medium640/components_234A0902.jpg?1438534101) - Fit the single-armed eservo horn into the recess in the pan-base and attach it with one of the smallest screws. ![components_234A0896.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/891/medium640/components_234A0896.jpg?1438534372) ![components_234A0897.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/892/medium640/components_234A0897.jpg?1438534405) ![components_234A0895.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/893/medium640/components_234A0895.jpg?1438534476) ![components_234A0891.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/894/medium640/components_234A0891.jpg?1438534511) - Align the servo shaft from the tilt bracket with the hole in the servo horn. - Snap the tilt bracket into place, using a small screwdriver as a lever to lift the pivot hole over the pivot pin on the tilt-base. ![components_234A0888.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/895/medium640/components_234A0888.jpg?1438534625) ![components_234A0887.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/897/medium640/components_234A0887.jpg?1438534685) ![components_234A0890.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/898/medium640/components_234A0890.jpg?1438534738) Danger: - Complete the assembly by securing the horn to the shaft with a short screw. ![components_234A0886.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/026/900/medium640/components_234A0886.jpg?1438535000) Danger: ## But what about the leftover parts? 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