EducationAnatomy of a Create 2

You have your Create 2 in your hands and you want to learn more about what’s in front of you. Or perhaps you’ve been playing around with the Create 2 and aren’t sure where to drill/cut/solder.

This document is to help you understand the modules that make up the robot and where to access them.

Table of Contents• General Anatomy• Screw Boss Location• Drill Template for Faceplate Modification• Modules & Sensors• Buttons & Lights

STEM Subject(s):General technical comprehension

Experience Level:Advanced

Supplies:• iRobot Create 2

Additional Resources• Create 2 OI Spec

• Drill Template

• Deco Cover Modification

Create | Advanced

Robot Anatomy

Front caster wheel

Caster housing

Bottom cover

Battery

Cleaning head module

Right side wheel module

Left side wheel module

Side brush module

Aero-VacTM bin Module

Chassis

Replaceable faceplate

Screw Boss Materials

51.82

113.50

76.00

109.00

30.00

78.00

66.00

50.46

88.00 127.00

152.92

Robot AnatomyWant to mount something on top of the robot, or perhaps access the serial port? You can access the to-scale drill template here. If you’re looking for instructions into how to mount features and add wire routing holes, you can access the Deco Modification document here.

The template displayed on this page is for reference only — It is not sized for use.

Modules & Sensors — Top

RCON

Power supply socket

Bumper/Light Touch

Bin Release button

Bin

Bumper/Wall Follow

Modules & Sensors — Underside

Piezoelectric Sensor

Infrared Cliff Sensors

Charging contacts

Buttons & Lights

Dirt Detect Light

Scheduling Interface

DOCK Button

CLEAN/Power Button

Troubleshooting Light

Spot Button