Simple 2DoF Leg Assembly Instructions
Simple 2DOF Leg Assembly Instructions
Updated August 30, 2007
Safety first! Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!
Note: Do not use Loctite or thread locks on the assembly. They are not necessary and may cause damage to the Lexan.
Attach the Multi-Purpose brackets together as shown, using two 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.
Figure 1.
Attach the ball bearing that comes with the offset "C" bracket to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. See the diagram below for detailed information.
Figure 2-2.
Attach a tubing connector hub to the offset "C" bracket, using two 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.
Figure 3.
Attach the offset "C" bracket to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. See the diagram below for detailed information.
Figure 4-2.
Connect a 3.0" tube to the hub using a 4-40 x .250" screw. Attach a rubber foot to the end of the tube.
Figure 5.
Install the servos as shown, using the included 3mm hardware and two #2 tapping screws. For quick prototype assembly, you can use rivet fasteners (sold separately: NSRF-01) as illustrated. The HS-422 servo goes in the horizontal position, and the HS-475HB servo goes in the vertical position.
Figure 6.
Now the leg is ready to be attached to a body. Use two #2 tapping screws. These parts are included in the lexan chassis kits or the Long "C" brackets for an aluminum chassis.