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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">
129 </div>
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>
Eric Nantel 21.1 360 <tr>
Eric Nantel 25.1 361 <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>
Eric Nantel 21.1 364 </tr>
Eric Nantel 25.1 365 </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>
Eric Nantel 21.1 369 </div>
Eric Nantel 25.1 370 </div>
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