Assembly

This section provides instructions for safely unpacking and performing the initial assembly of your Burro Grande.

warning:

Heavy Machinery

The Burro Grande is a heavy machine. Unpacking and assembly should be performed by at least two people.

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Tool Checklist

  • Flathead screwdriver

  • Snips, scissors, or box cutters

  • A second person to assist

  • M6 hex driver

  • Torque wrench

  • Socket wrench with extension and 21mm socket

Unpacking

Level surface1

Place the shipping crate on a level surface with adequate space around it.

Straps2

Carefully cut and remove all straps securing the Burro to the pallet.

Lifting3

With the help of another person, carefully lift the Burro off the pallet and place it on the ground.

LiDAR Hoop Installation

warning:

Fragile Component

The LiDAR hoop is a sensitive and critical component. Handle with care. This is a two-person job.

Align the holes1

Position the LiDAR hoop in the sensor frame so that the mounting holes are aligned.

Torque down the bolts2

Insert two (2) M10x75mm bolts through the upper side holes, with the bolt heads facing outwards. Fasten with M10 lock nuts and torque to 35 ft-lbs.

Lidar Hoop install - bolts

Front Holes3

Insert two (2) M10x30mm bolts through the front holes and torque to 35 ft-lbs.

Lidar Hoop install - bolts

Bottom Bolts4

Insert two (2) M10x30mm bolts through the bottom side holes, with the bolt heads facing outwards, and torque to 35 ft-lbs.

Lidar Hoop install - bolts

Battery Installation

LFB Batteries1

Each Burro comes with two Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries as standard.

Anderson Connector2

If not already attached, bolt the Anderson connector cables to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals of each battery.

Battery Slots3

Carefully place each battery into the battery slots at the front and back of the Burro.

Secure4

Secure each battery by tightening down the Burro-logo bracket.

Final Connections and Verification

Connect Batteries 1

Plug the yellow Anderson connectors from the batteries into the corresponding connectors on the machine.

Battery Connector

Initial Power On2

Turn the red power switch to the ON position.

Power Switch

Verify Software3

Once the UI loads, navigate to Settings > General. In the side menu, verify that the software version is 5.5 or higher.

NTRIP Setup4

Contact Burro support at support@burro.ai to enable NTRIP credentials for the machine.