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27 27  
28 -<div class="asm">
29 -
30 - <!-- Header -->
31 - <div style="padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem 0;">
32 - <h1>The T-HEX Body Assembly Guide</h1>
33 - <p><b>Updated August 17, 2011</b></p>
34 - <p><b>Important:</b> This assembly guide applies to BOTH the 3DOF and the 4DOF T-HEX models, even though the pictures use 3DOF legs.</p>
35 - <div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem; margin-top:0.75rem;">
36 - <div style="text-align:center; flex:1 1 200px;">
37 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/3dof.jpg" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
38 - <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;"><b>Image of 3DOF T-HEX.</b></p>
39 - </div>
40 - <div style="text-align:center; flex:1 1 200px;">
41 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/tutorial00.jpg" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
42 - <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;"><b>Image of 4DOF T-HEX.</b></p>
43 - </div>
44 - </div>
45 - </div>
46 -
47 - <!-- Step 1 -->
48 - <div class="asm-step">
49 - <div class="asm-step-header">
50 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Chassis Assembly</div>
51 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 1 / 10</div>
52 - </div>
53 - <div class="asm-step-body">
54 - <div class="asm-step-text">
55 - <p>Attach two 1/4" standoffs to the base panels as shown using two 2-56 x .250 screws each.</p>
56 - <div class="asm-parts">
57 - <div class="asm-part">
58 - <div class="asm-part-info">
59 - <div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div>
60 - <div class="asm-part-name">2-56 x .250" Phillips screw</div>
61 - </div>
62 - <div class="asm-part-img">
63 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/256025ph.GIF">
64 - </div>
65 - </div>
66 - </div>
67 - </div>
68 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
69 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm01.jpg">
70 - <span>Figure 1.</span>
71 - </div>
72 - </div>
73 - </div>
74 -
75 - <!-- Step 2 -->
76 - <div class="asm-step">
77 - <div class="asm-step-header">
78 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Chassis Assembly</div>
79 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 2 / 10</div>
80 - </div>
81 - <div class="asm-step-body">
82 - <div class="asm-step-text">
83 - <p>Connect twelve 1.875" hex spacers to the right chassis panel as shown using 4-40 x 1/4" hex socket screws.</p>
84 - <div class="asm-parts">
85 - <div class="asm-part">
86 - <div class="asm-part-info">
87 - <div class="asm-part-qty">12x</div>
88 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" hex socket screw</div>
89 - </div>
90 - <div class="asm-part-img">
91 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF">
92 - </div>
93 - </div>
94 - <div class="asm-part">
95 - <div class="asm-part-info">
96 - <div class="asm-part-qty">12x</div>
97 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 1.875" hex spacer</div>
98 - </div>
99 - <div class="asm-part-img">
100 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/41875hns.GIF">
101 - </div>
102 - </div>
103 - </div>
104 - </div>
105 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
106 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm02.jpg">
107 - <span>Figure 2.</span>
108 - </div>
109 - </div>
110 - </div>
111 -
112 - <!-- Step 3 -->
113 - <div class="asm-step">
114 - <div class="asm-step-header">
115 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Chassis Assembly</div>
116 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 3 / 10</div>
117 - </div>
118 - <div class="asm-step-body">
119 - <div class="asm-step-text">
120 - <p>Attach two "C" brackets and four Offset "C" brackets to the chassis as shown. Use two 2-56 x .250" screws and 2-56 nuts for each bracket. Note: to prevent damage to your battery, make sure the screws are facing the inside of the "C" brackets.</p>
121 - <div class="asm-parts">
122 - <div class="asm-part">
123 - <div class="asm-part-info">
124 - <div class="asm-part-qty">12x</div>
125 - <div class="asm-part-name">2-56 x .250" Phillips screw</div>
126 - </div>
127 - <div class="asm-part-img">
128 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/256025ph.GIF">
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130 - </div>
131 - <div class="asm-part">
132 - <div class="asm-part-info">
133 - <div class="asm-part-qty">8x</div>
134 - <div class="asm-part-name">2-56 nut</div>
135 - </div>
136 - <div class="asm-part-img">
137 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/256zpn.GIF">
138 - </div>
139 - </div>
140 - </div>
141 - </div>
142 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
143 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm03.jpg">
144 - <span>Figure 3.</span>
145 - </div>
146 - </div>
147 - </div>
148 -
149 - <!-- Step 4 -->
150 - <div class="asm-step">
151 - <div class="asm-step-header">
152 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Chassis Assembly</div>
153 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 4 / 10</div>
154 - </div>
155 - <div class="asm-step-body">
156 - <div class="asm-step-text">
157 - <p>Connect the two halves of the chassis together using twelve 2-56 x .250 screws.</p>
158 - <div class="asm-parts">
159 - <div class="asm-part">
160 - <div class="asm-part-info">
161 - <div class="asm-part-qty">12x</div>
162 - <div class="asm-part-name">2-56 x .250" Phillips screw</div>
163 - </div>
164 - <div class="asm-part-img">
165 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/256025ph.GIF">
166 - </div>
167 - </div>
168 - </div>
169 - </div>
170 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
171 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm04.jpg">
172 - <span>Figure 4.</span>
173 - </div>
174 - </div>
175 - </div>
176 -
177 - <!-- Step 5 -->
178 - <div class="asm-step">
179 - <div class="asm-step-header">
180 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Install SSC-32</div>
181 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 5 / 10</div>
182 - </div>
183 - <div class="asm-step-body">
184 - <div class="asm-step-text">
185 - <p>Using four 4-40 x 3/8" hex socket head screws, attach the 0.75" hex spacers to the board as shown.</p>
186 - <p>Configure the SSC-32 for 115.2 kbaud and DB9 communication, with the VS2=VS1 jumper installed. Remove the VL=VS jumper. Consult the SSC-32 manual if needed. Attach the wiring harness to VS1. Connect 8" of 24AWG wire (not included) AND the 9V battery clip to VL to power the electronics. <span class="warning">Make sure red wires go to (+) and black wires go to (−).</span></p>
187 - <div class="asm-parts">
188 - <div class="asm-part">
189 - <div class="asm-part-info">
190 - <div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div>
191 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" hex socket screw</div>
192 - </div>
193 - <div class="asm-part-img">
194 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF">
195 - </div>
196 - </div>
197 - <div class="asm-part">
198 - <div class="asm-part-info">
199 - <div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div>
200 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .750" hex spacer</div>
201 - </div>
202 - <div class="asm-part-img">
203 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/4750hns.GIF">
204 - </div>
205 - </div>
206 - </div>
207 - </div>
208 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
209 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm05.jpg">
210 - <span>Figure 5.</span>
211 - </div>
212 - </div>
213 - </div>
214 -
215 - <!-- Step 6 -->
216 - <div class="asm-step">
217 - <div class="asm-step-header">
218 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Install SSC-32</div>
219 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 6 / 10</div>
220 - </div>
221 - <div class="asm-step-body">
222 - <div class="asm-step-text">
223 - <p>Slip the SSC-32 in through the hole in the side of the robot and use four 4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screws to secure the board as shown. <b>Make sure the DB9 port is at the back of the robot, away from the power switch hole!</b> This ensures you can easily plug in a DB9 cable. Install the power switch in the power switch hole as shown.</p>
224 - <div class="asm-parts">
225 - <div class="asm-part">
226 - <div class="asm-part-info">
227 - <div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div>
228 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" hex socket screw</div>
229 - </div>
230 - <div class="asm-part-img">
231 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF">
232 - </div>
233 - </div>
234 - </div>
235 - </div>
236 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
237 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm06.jpg">
238 - <span>Figure 6.</span>
239 - </div>
240 - </div>
241 - </div>
242 -
243 - <!-- Step 7 -->
244 - <div class="asm-step">
245 - <div class="asm-step-header">
246 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Install Bot Board</div>
247 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 7 / 10</div>
248 - </div>
249 - <div class="asm-step-body">
250 - <div class="asm-step-text">
251 - <p>Using four 4-40 x 3/8" hex socket head screws, attach four 0.75" hex spacers to the board as shown.</p>
252 - <div class="asm-parts">
253 - <div class="asm-part">
254 - <div class="asm-part-info">
255 - <div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div>
256 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" hex socket screw</div>
257 - </div>
258 - <div class="asm-part-img">
259 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF">
260 - </div>
261 - </div>
262 - <div class="asm-part">
263 - <div class="asm-part-info">
264 - <div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div>
265 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .750" hex spacer</div>
266 - </div>
267 - <div class="asm-part-img">
268 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/4750hns.GIF">
269 - </div>
270 - </div>
271 - </div>
272 - </div>
273 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
274 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm07.jpg">
275 - <span>Figure 7.</span>
276 - </div>
277 - </div>
278 - </div>
279 -
280 - <!-- Step 8 -->
281 - <div class="asm-step">
282 - <div class="asm-step-header">
283 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Install Bot Board</div>
284 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 8 / 10</div>
285 - </div>
286 - <div class="asm-step-body">
287 - <div class="asm-step-text">
288 - <p>Slip the Bot Board in through the hole in the side of the robot and use four 4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screws to attach it as shown. <b>Make sure the DB9 port on the board is near the top of the robot!</b> This ensures you can easily plug in the DB9 cable.</p>
289 - <p>Attach the red and black wires from the SSC-32's VL to the Bot Board II's VL. <span class="warning">Be sure that red goes to (+) and black goes to (−).</span></p>
290 - <div class="asm-parts">
291 - <div class="asm-part">
292 - <div class="asm-part-info">
293 - <div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div>
294 - <div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" hex socket screw</div>
295 - </div>
296 - <div class="asm-part-img">
297 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF">
298 - </div>
299 - </div>
300 - </div>
301 - </div>
302 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
303 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm08.jpg">
304 - <span>Figure 8.</span>
305 - </div>
306 - </div>
307 - </div>
308 -
309 - <!-- Step 9 -->
310 - <div class="asm-step">
311 - <div class="asm-step-header">
312 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Attach Legs</div>
313 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 9 / 10</div>
314 - </div>
315 - <div class="asm-step-body">
316 - <div class="asm-step-text">
317 - <p>Attach all legs to the chassis using two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws each.</p>
318 - <div class="asm-parts">
319 - <div class="asm-part">
320 - <div class="asm-part-info">
321 - <div class="asm-part-qty">12x</div>
322 - <div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw</div>
323 - </div>
324 - <div class="asm-part-img">
325 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/2250phts.GIF">
326 - </div>
327 - </div>
328 - <div class="asm-part">
329 - <div class="asm-part-info">
330 - <div class="asm-part-qty">—</div>
331 - <div class="asm-part-name">Hole position reference diagram</div>
332 - </div>
333 - <div class="asm-part-img">
334 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/holes.GIF">
335 - </div>
336 - </div>
337 - </div>
338 - </div>
339 - <div class="asm-step-figure">
340 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/assm09.jpg">
341 - <span>Figure 9.</span>
342 - </div>
343 - </div>
344 - </div>
345 -
346 - <!-- Step 10 with schematic -->
347 - <div class="asm-step">
348 - <div class="asm-step-header">
349 - <div class="asm-step-name">T-HEX Body — Connect Servos</div>
350 - <div class="asm-step-num">Step 10 / 10</div>
351 - </div>
352 - <div class="asm-step-body">
353 - <div class="asm-step-text">
354 - <p>Plug the servos into the SSC-32 as illustrated in Figure 10. Simply plug in the servo associated with the function to the corresponding pin. If oriented correctly, the I/O port (group of four pins) will be closest to its corresponding leg.</p>
355 - </div>
356 - </div>
357 - <div class="asm-fullwidth">
358 - <table class="ref-table" style="margin-bottom:0.75rem;">
359 - <tr><th colspan="3">Servo Letter Definitions</th></tr>
360 - <tr>
361 - <td><b>L</b>eft<br><b>R</b>ight</td>
362 - <td><b>R</b>ear<br><b>M</b>iddle<br><b>F</b>ront</td>
363 - <td><b>H</b>orizontal<br><b>V</b>ertical<br><b>K</b>nee<br><b>A</b>nkle</td>
364 - </tr>
365 - </table>
366 - <div style="text-align:center;">
367 - <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-3-4-dof-hexapods/t-hex-3-4-dof-body/WebHome/thexsch2.gif" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
368 - <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;">Figure 10.</p>
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