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5 - <td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">AL5A Arm Assembly Instructions Rev. 2.1.</font></b>
6 - <p><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">Updated Dec 2014<br>
7 - </font></b></p>
8 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Safety first!</b> Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!</font></p>
9 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">This guide shows how to assemble the AL5A arm with either
10 -the SSC-32 or the SSC-32U servo controller. Take note of which version you have
11 -and follow each step accordingly, as the connections and configuration
12 -are different. Calibration of the arm is done using one of the following software:</span></strong></font></p>
13 - <ul>
14 - <li><font face="Verdana" size="2"><span style="font-weight: normal;">SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility</span></font><br>
15 - <font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></font></li>
16 - <li><font face="Verdana" size="2"><span style="font-weight: normal;">RIOS (purchased separately or as part of a kit)</span></font></li>
17 - <li><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lynxterm (Legacy software)</span></strong></font></li>
18 - </ul>
19 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Note: Loctite / thread lock
20 -can be used on the construction of the aluminum components, though it
21 -is not necessary if the nuts are properly tightened. However,
22 -don't use them with Lexan or plastic, as they are not necessary and may
23 -cause
24 -damage.</font></p>
25 -</td>
26 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a20.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
27 - <b>Image of complete arm (SSC-32 Shown).</b></font></td>
28 - </tr>
29 - <tr>
30 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
31 - </tr>
32 - <tr>
33 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Lexan Preparation.<br>
34 - </b>The lexan pieces have a protective covering that needs to be
35 -removed before assembly. When the laser cuts, the covering melts into
36 -the cut edge which can make removal difficult. If you gently scrape the
37 -cut edge with a flat blade screwdriver, the covering can easily be
38 -lifted and peeled off.</font>
39 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">On smaller pieces the coverings
40 -can be more difficult to remove. If you have trouble you can gently
41 -scrape the cut edge, then use duct tape to lift the covering off.</font></p>
42 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">For further information on
43 -lexan, see <a href="https://www.lynxmotion.com/images/html/infolexa.htm" target="_blank">this
44 -page</a>.</font></p>
45 - </td>
46 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/lexan01.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
47 -Lexan Preparation.</font></td>
48 - </tr>
49 - <tr>
50 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
51 - </tr>
52 - <tr>
53 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 1.</b><br>
54 -Connect the standard "C" bracket to the large "C" bracket as shown. Use two 2-56
55 -x 1/4" screws and 2-56 nuts.<br>
56 - <font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">&nbsp;</font>
57 - <table border="0" width="100%">
58 - <tbody>
59 - <tr>
60 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x&nbsp;</b></font></td>
61 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x</b></font></td>
62 - </tr>
63 - <tr>
64 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256025ph.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
65 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256zpn.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
66 - </tr>
67 - </tbody>
68 - </table>
69 - </font></td>
70 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a01.JPG" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
71 -Figure 1.</font></td>
72 - </tr>
73 - <tr>
74 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
75 - </td>
76 - </tr>
77 - <tr>
78 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 2.<br>
79 - </b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2">Install the mechanical dampening panels as shown. Use four 2-56 x 1/4 inch
80 -machine screws. Be sure to add the discs to the correct side and </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">ensure the protective covering has been
81 -removed from the Lexan parts.</font><font face="Verdana" size="2">
82 -Press down when screwing to ensure there is no gap between the Lexan
83 -and the aluminum, as the screw will be threading the Lexan. </font><br>
84 84  
85 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/arm02.GIF" border="2" height="96" width="320"></font></p>
86 - </td>
87 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a02.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
88 -Figure 2.</font></td>
89 - </tr>
90 - <tr>
91 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
92 - </tr>
93 - <tr>
94 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 3.<br>
95 - </b>Insert the 4-40 x .5" Phillips head screw through the hole in
96 -the multi-purpose bracket as shown. Secure with a steel nut.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
97 -&nbsp;</font>
98 - <table border="0" width="100%">
99 - <tbody>
100 - <tr>
101 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>1 x</b></font></td>
102 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>1 x</b></font></td>
103 - </tr>
104 - <tr>
105 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/500phs.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
106 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/440zpn.GIF" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
107 - </tr>
108 - </tbody>
109 - </table>
110 - </td>
111 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a03.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
112 -Figure 3.</font></td>
113 - </tr>
114 - <tr>
115 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
116 - </tr>
117 - <tr>
118 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 4.<br>
119 - </b>Slide the large "C" bracket end of the bracket assembly over
120 -the screw as shown, and secure with a nylon insert lock nut. The amount
121 -of friction can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the lock nut.
122 -Start with the nut loose, and if the arm seems to wobble a bit, you can
123 -tighten this joint to correct the wobble. <b><font color="#ff0000">Caution
124 -- don't over-tighten this! If the arm is operated with the mechanical
125 -dampeners too tight, the servo WILL heat up and CAN be damaged!</font></b></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
126 -&nbsp;</font>
127 - <table border="0" width="100%">
128 - <tbody>
129 - <tr>
130 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>1 x</b></font></td>
131 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
132 - </tr>
133 - <tr>
134 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/440niln.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
135 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
136 - </tr>
137 - </tbody>
138 - </table>
139 - </td>
140 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a04.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
141 -Figure 4.</font></td>
142 - </tr>
143 - <tr>
144 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
145 - </td>
146 - </tr>
147 - <tr>
148 - <td valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step
149 -5.<br>
150 - </b>Figure 5 shows a typical mega-size servo with its default
151 -servo horn at center position. You will need to replace this black
152 -servo horn on the 755 servo with the round nylon servo horn included with the hardware bag.&nbsp;</font>
153 -
154 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Remove
155 -the servo horn screw,
156 -being careful to not rotate the servo horn itself. Pull the servo horn
157 -off, then press the nylon servo horn in place, as close to the
158 -alignment shown as possible. Replace the servo horn screw. Make sure
159 -your large servo looks like figure 5. The arrows in the image point to
160 -the screw holes you will
161 -use.</font></p>
162 - </td>
163 - <td align="center" valign="bottom" width="50%"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/mservo01.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
164 - <font face="Verdana" size="2">Figure 5.</font></td>
165 - </tr>
166 - <tr>
167 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
168 - </tr>
169 - <tr>
170 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 6.<br>
171 - </b>Attach the HS-755HB servo to the base bracket as shown using
172 -the 3mm hardware; follow the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping
173 -screws to secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route the shoulder
174 -servo wires underneath the servo. Plug the servo into channel 1 on the
175 -SSC-32. Carefully rotate the base to an extreme, and use a wire tie to
176 -take up the slack in the servo cable.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
177 -&nbsp;</font>
178 - <table border="0" width="100%">
179 - <tbody>
180 - <tr>
181 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x</b></font></td>
182 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
183 - </tr>
184 - <tr>
185 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
186 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/holes.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
187 - </tr>
188 - <tr>
189 - <td colspan="2" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
190 - </tr>
191 - <tr>
192 - <td colspan="2" width="100%">
193 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/brack02.gif" border="2" height="96" width="320"></font></p>
194 - </td>
195 - </tr>
196 - </tbody>
197 - </table>
198 - </td>
199 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a21.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
200 -Figure 6.</font></td>
201 - </tr>
202 - <tr>
203 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
204 - </td>
205 - </tr>
206 - <tr>
207 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 7.<br>
208 - </b>Attach two of the tubing connector hubs to the short side of
209 -the "L" brackets, using four 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.</font><font face="Verdana" size="2"> Orientation is important; the hole in the tube should be as shown, so
210 -the tube will line up as in figure 8.</font><br>
211 - <font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">
212 -&nbsp;</font>
213 - <table border="0" width="100%">
214 - <tbody>
215 - <tr>
216 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>4 x (two each)<br>
217 -</b></font></td>
218 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>4 x </b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>(two each)</b></font></td>
219 - </tr>
220 - <tr>
221 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256025ph.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
222 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256zpn.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
223 - </tr>
224 - </tbody>
225 - </table>
226 - </td>
227 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a05.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
228 -Figure 7.</font></td>
229 - </tr>
230 - <tr>
231 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
232 - </tr>
233 - <tr>
234 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 8.<br>
235 - </b>Connect the hubs to the 1.50" tube using two 4-40 x .250"
236 -screws. Tighten these down tightly.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
237 -&nbsp;</font>
238 - <table border="0" width="100%">
239 - <tbody>
240 - <tr>
241 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x</b></font></td>
242 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
243 - </tr>
244 - <tr>
245 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
246 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
247 - </tr>
248 - </tbody>
249 - </table>
250 - </td>
251 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a06.JPG" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
252 -Figure 8.</font></td>
253 - </tr>
254 - <tr>
255 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
256 - </tr>
257 - <tr>
258 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 9.<br>
259 - </b>Attach each of the ends of the tubing structure to two standard sized Multi-Purpose brackets as
260 -shown, using four 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
261 -&nbsp;</font>
262 - <table border="0" width="100%">
263 - <tbody>
264 - <tr>
265 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>4 x </b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>(two each)</b></font></td>
266 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>4 x </b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>(two each)</b></font></td>
267 - </tr>
268 - <tr>
269 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256025ph.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
270 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256zpn.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
271 - </tr>
272 - </tbody>
273 - </table>
274 - </td>
275 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a07.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
276 -Figure 9.</font></td>
277 - </tr>
278 - <tr>
279 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
280 - </td>
281 - </tr>
282 - <tr>
283 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 10.</b><br>
284 -Insert the 4-40 x .5" Phillips head screw through the hole in the
285 -multi-purpose bracket as shown. Secure with a steel nut.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
286 -&nbsp;</font>
287 - <table border="0" width="100%">
288 - <tbody>
289 - <tr>
290 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>1 x</b></font></td>
291 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>1 x</b></font></td>
292 - </tr>
293 - <tr>
294 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/440zpn.GIF" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
295 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/500phs.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
296 - </tr>
297 - </tbody>
298 - </table>
299 - </td>
300 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a08.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
301 -Figure 10.</font></td>
302 - </tr>
303 - <tr>
304 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
305 - </tr>
306 - <tr>
307 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 11.<br>
308 - </b>Slide the screw on the forearm assembly through the dampening
309 -discs as shown, and secure with a nylon insert lock nut. The amount of
310 -friction can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the lock nut. Start
311 -with the nut loose, and if the arm seems to wobble a bit, you can
312 -tighten this joint to correct the wobble. <b><font color="#ff0000">Caution
313 -- don't over-tighten this! If the arm is operated with the mechanical
314 -dampeners too tight, the servo WILL heat up and CAN be damaged!</font></b></font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
315 -&nbsp;</font>
316 - <table border="0" width="100%">
317 - <tbody>
318 - <tr>
319 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>1 x</b></font></td>
320 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
321 - </tr>
322 - <tr>
323 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/440niln.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
324 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
325 - </tr>
326 - </tbody>
327 - </table>
328 - </td>
329 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a09.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
330 -Figure 11.</font></td>
331 - </tr>
332 - <tr>
333 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
334 - </tr>
335 - <tr>
336 - <td valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step
337 -12.<br>
338 - </b>Figure 12 illustrates a typical standard-size servo with its
339 -output horn (the round white part) at center position. Make sure your
340 -servo looks like the image. The arrows in the image point to the screw
341 -holes you will use.</font></td>
342 - <td align="center" valign="bottom" width="50%"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/servo02.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
343 - <font face="Verdana" size="2">Figure 12.</font></td>
344 - </tr>
345 - <tr>
346 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
347 - </td>
348 - </tr>
349 - <tr>
350 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 13.</b><br>
351 -Attach the HS-645HB elbow servo to the bracket as shown using the 3mm
352 -hardware; follow the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to
353 -secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route the shoulder servo wires
354 -over the servo. Plug the servo into channel 2 on the SSC-32.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
355 -&nbsp;</font>
356 - <table border="0" width="100%">
357 - <tbody>
358 - <tr>
359 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x</b></font></td>
360 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
361 - </tr>
362 - <tr>
363 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
364 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/holes.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
365 - </tr>
366 - <tr>
367 - <td colspan="2" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
368 - </tr>
369 - <tr>
370 - <td colspan="2" width="100%">
371 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/brack02.gif" border="2" height="96" width="320"></font></p>
372 - </td>
373 - </tr>
374 - </tbody>
375 - </table>
376 - </td>
377 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a10.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
378 -Figure 13.</font></td>
379 - </tr>
380 - <tr>
381 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
382 - </tr>
383 - <tr>
384 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 14.<br>
385 - </b>Attach the Little Gripper connector to the Short "C" bracket
386 -using two 2-56 x .250" screws and 2-56 nuts.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
387 -&nbsp;</font>
388 - <table border="0" width="100%">
389 - <tbody>
390 - <tr>
391 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x&nbsp;</b></font></td>
392 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x</b></font></td>
393 - </tr>
394 - <tr>
395 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256025ph.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
396 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/256zpn.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
397 - </tr>
398 - </tbody>
399 - </table>
400 - </td>
401 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a11.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
402 -Figure 14.</font></td>
403 - </tr>
404 - <tr>
405 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
406 - </td>
407 - </tr>
408 - <tr>
409 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 15.<br>
410 - </b>Attach the short "C" bracket to the other Multi-purpose
411 -bracket as shown.</font>
412 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/ballb02.gif" border="2" height="96" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
413 -Figure 15-1.</font></p>
414 - </td>
415 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a12.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
416 -Figure 15-2.</font></td>
417 - </tr>
418 - <tr>
419 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%">&nbsp;</td>
420 - </tr>
421 - <tr>
422 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 16.<br>
423 - </b>Attach the HS-422 wrist servo to the bracket as shown using the 3mm hardware; follow the
424 -diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to secure the bracket
425 -to the servo horn. Route the shoulder servo wires over the servo.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
426 -&nbsp;</font>
427 - <table border="0" width="100%">
428 - <tbody>
429 - <tr>
430 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>2 x</b></font></td>
431 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
432 - </tr>
433 - <tr>
434 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
435 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/holes.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></font></td>
436 - </tr>
437 - <tr>
438 - <td colspan="2" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>&nbsp;</b></font></td>
439 - </tr>
440 - <tr>
441 - <td colspan="2" width="100%">
442 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/brack02.gif" border="2" height="96" width="320"></font></p>
443 - </td>
444 - </tr>
445 - </tbody>
446 - </table>
447 - </td>
448 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a13.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
449 -Figure 16.</font></td>
450 - </tr>
451 - <tr>
452 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
453 - </td>
454 - </tr>
455 - <tr>
456 - <td rowspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 17.<br>
457 - </b>Attach the Little Grip to the Lexan as shown, using three
458 -4-40 x .375" button head screws and acorn locking nuts. Only three
459 -screws are used (shown in the image) as the body of the gripper servo
460 -is in the way for the fourth.</font>
461 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Make sure the HS-422 (a HS-322HD
462 -may be substituted) servo is aligned to mid-position, and the gripper
463 -is halfway open. Now the servo and gripper will be aligned correctly.
464 -Remove the servo screw and horn. Slide the servo into the gripper from
465 -the bottom. You may need to wiggle it a bit to get it seated properly.
466 -Use the servo screw to attach the servo. Tighten this down, but then
467 -unscrew it half a turn. Too much friction can bind the servo.</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br>
468 -&nbsp;</font> </p>
469 - <table border="0" width="100%">
470 - <tbody>
471 - <tr>
472 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>3 x (NOT four)<br>
473 -</b></font></td>
474 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>3 x (NOT four)<br>
475 - </b></font></td>
476 - </tr>
477 - <tr>
478 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/4375hbs.gif" border="2" height="96" width="160"></b></font></td>
479 - <td width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/440nan.GIF" border="2" height="96" width="160"></b></font></td>
480 - </tr>
481 - </tbody>
482 - </table>&nbsp;
483 -<p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 18.</b><br>
484 -Add 6" servo extender cables to the wrist and gripper servos.</font></p>
485 - </td>
486 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a14.jpg" border="2" height="240" width="320"><br>
487 -Figure 17.<br>
488 -&nbsp;</font></td>
489 - </tr>
490 - <tr>
491 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a15.jpg" border="2" height="240" width="320"><br>
492 -Figure 18.</font></td>
493 - </tr>
494 - <tr>
495 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
496 - </tr>
497 - <tr>
498 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 19.<br>
499 - </b>Carefully bend the wrist servo back as far as it will go, and
500 -use wire ties to secure the servo cables as shown. Make sure to leave
501 -slack in the gripper servo cable, don't pull it too tight.</font></td>
502 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a16.jpg" border="2" height="240" width="320"><br>
503 -Figure 19.</font></td>
504 - </tr>
505 - <tr>
506 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
507 - </td>
508 - </tr>
509 - <tr>
510 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
511 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 20.<br>
512 - </b>Carefully stretch the arm forward as far as it will go, and
513 -use wire ties to secure the servo cables as shown. Make sure to leave
514 -slack in the cables, don't pull them too tight. Plug the servos in
515 -according to Table 20.</font></p>
516 - <div align="center">
517 - <center>
518 - <table border="1" bordercolor="#ffffff" width="320">
519 - <tbody>
520 - <tr>
521 - <td width="100%">
522 - <div align="center">
523 - <table border="1" bordercolor="#000000" width="320">
524 - <tbody>
525 - <tr>
526 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1"><b>SSC-32
527 -I/O</b></font></td>
528 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="75%"><font face="Verdana" size="1"><b>Servo</b></font></td>
529 - </tr>
530 - <tr>
531 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">00</font></td>
532 - <td bordercolor="#C0C0C0" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="75%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Base</font></td>
533 - </tr>
534 - <tr>
535 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">01</font></td>
536 - <td bordercolor="#C0C0C0" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="75%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Shoulder</font></td>
537 - </tr>
538 - <tr>
539 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">02</font></td>
540 - <td bordercolor="#C0C0C0" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="75%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Elbow</font></td>
541 - </tr>
542 - <tr>
543 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">03</font></td>
544 - <td bordercolor="#C0C0C0" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="75%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Wrist</font></td>
545 - </tr>
546 - <tr>
547 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">04</font></td>
548 - <td bordercolor="#C0C0C0" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="75%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Gripper</font></td>
549 - </tr>
550 - <tr>
551 - <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">05</font></td>
552 - <td bordercolor="#C0C0C0" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="75%"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Wrist
553 -Rotate (Optional)</font></td>
554 - </tr>
555 - </tbody>
556 - </table>
557 - </div>
558 - </td>
559 - </tr>
560 - <tr>
561 - <td bordercolor="#FFFFFF">
562 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Table 20.</font></p>
563 - </td>
564 - </tr>
565 - </tbody>
566 - </table>
567 - </center>
568 - </div>
569 - </td>
570 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a17.jpg" border="2" height="240" width="320"><br>
571 -Figure 20.</font></td>
572 - </tr>
573 - <tr>
574 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
575 - </tr>
576 - <tr>
577 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b></b></font><p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 21a (SSC-32 / Lynxterm).</b><br>If
578 -you have the SSC-32U (USB connector), please proceed with Step 21b. If
579 -you have the SSC-32 (serial connector), we'll use LynxTerm to test the
580 -servos and confirm that they're all plugged into the proper channels (</font><font face="Verdana" size="2">just as in the Base Assembly Instructions)</font><font face="Verdana" size="2">.
581 -If you have not done so before, download and install <a href="http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-567-free-download-lynxterm.aspx" target="_blank">LynxTerm v1.08</a> or higher. Connect the SSC-32 to
582 -the serial port and apply power. The green LED should light up and stay
583 -on
584 -until it receives a valid serial command. Run the LynxTerm program. If
585 -LynxTerm cannot connect, please consult the <a href="http://www.lynxmotion.net/viewtopic.php?t=4702" target="_blank">serial
586 -and USB-to-serial troubleshooting guide</a>.<br>
587 -<br>
588 - </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">
589 -Now test the servos and connections by selecting a channel, and moving
590 -the servo carefully using the slider bar. Verify that the servos are
591 -plugged into the channels as listed in Table 20. Easy does it; this is
592 -real time control, so be careful! Select channels 0 through 4 one at a time and test that each works.</font><br>
593 -
594 -
595 - </p>
596 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b><br>
597 - </b></font></p>
598 -
599 - </td>
600 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
601 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/lterm01.jpg" border="2" height="243" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
602 -Figure 21a (Lynxterm).</font></p>
603 - </td>
604 - </tr>
605 - <tr>
606 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
607 - </tr>
608 - <tr>
609 - <td style="vertical-align: top;"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step
610 -21b (SSC-32U / Servo Utility).<br>
611 - </b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2">Just like in the base instructions, we will use the SSC-32 Servo
612 -Sequencer Utility to test the servos and confirm they are all plugged
613 -into their proper servo channels and oriented correctly. If not done so
614 -before, download and install the <a href="http://www.lynxmotion.com/p-895-free-download-ssc-32-servo-sequencer-utility-created-using-flowbotics-studio.aspx" target="_blank">SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility</a>. Connect the USB
615 -cable and power the board using the on/off switch.</font><font face="Verdana" size="2"> Run
616 -the program.<br>
617 - <br>
618 -The SSC-32U is shipped with a baud rate of 9600. Ensure the baud rate
619 -towards the bottom right of the window is set to 9600 (not 115200). The
620 -software should automatically detect which COM port is connected to the
621 -SSC-32U, and have installed the <a href="http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm" target="_blank">FTDI
622 -(USB to serial) drivers</a> automatically.<br>
623 -<br>Ensure Servos 0 4 are checked off in the software (and therefore
624 -accessible). You can now move the sliders to see each servo rotate. </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">Verify that the servos are
625 -plugged into the channels as listed in Table 21. Easy does it; this is
626 -real time control, so be careful.<br>
627 -<br>
628 -For more information, please consult the </font><a href="http://www.flowbotics.com/manuals/ssc-32_servo_sequencer.pdf" target="_blank">SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility manual</a><font face="Verdana" size="2">. </font><br>
629 -
630 - <br>
631 - <font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font></td>
632 - <td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/RB-Dsp-07.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
633 -
634 - <font face="Verdana" size="2">Figure 21b (SSC-32 Utility).</font></td>
635 - </tr>
636 - <tr>
637 - <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br>
638 - </td>
639 - <td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><br>
640 - </td>
641 - </tr>
642 -<tr>
643 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 22a (SSC-32 / Lynxterm).</b><br>
644 -Click on the "All = 1500" button in LynxTerm. This will command the
645 -servos to hold center position. Your arm should look like Figure 22. If
646 -any joint is off by more than 15°, then you may have made an error in
647 -assembly.<br>
648 -<br>
649 - </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">If you did not purchase RIOS software, please proceed to step 27.</font><br>
650 -
651 -
652 -
653 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/lterm02.jpg" border="2" height="120" hspace="10" width="320"></font></p>
654 -
655 -</td>
656 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
657 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a22.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
658 -Figure 22.</font></p>
659 - </td>
660 - </tr>
661 - <tr>
662 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
663 - </td>
664 - </tr>
665 - <tr>
666 - <td style="vertical-align: top;"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 22b (SSC-32U / Servo Utility).</b><br>
667 -Click on the "Calibrate" button in the SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility.
668 -A knob next to each servo will appear (figure 22b). This knob is used
669 -to fine tune the servo's center position. The knob is not intended to
670 -be rotated: click the knob you wish to rotate, keeping the mouse button
671 -down, and drag up and down to rotate the knob. Do this for each servo
672 -until the arm looks like figure 22, and angles are 90 and 180 degrees.
673 -If
674 -any joint is off by more than 15°, then you may have made an error in
675 -assembly.<br>
676 - <br>
677 -Once all servos have been properly positioned, click the icon
678 -"Calibrate" once again, and the offset values will be stored on the
679 -SSC-32 / SSC-32U.<br>
680 -<br>
681 -If you did not purchase the RIOS software, please proceed to step 27.</font></td>
682 - <td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><img style="width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/ssc-32-utility-calibrate.jpg" border="2"><br>
683 -<font face="Verdana" size="2">
684 -Figure 22b (SSC-32 Utility).</font></td>
685 - </tr>
686 - <tr>
687 - <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br>
688 - </td>
689 - <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br>
690 - </td>
691 - </tr>
692 -<tr>
693 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 23</b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b> (RIOS Users Only)</b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>.<br>
694 - </b>To use the RIOS Arm control software, you need to make one
695 -minor modification. Remove the servo horn screw from the elbow servo.
696 -Pull the servo horn off the servo, lift the arm two 'clicks' (30°) at
697 -the elbow and reattach the servo horn and screw. Note, the Hitec spline
698 -has 24 grooves, so each groove is 15°.</font></td>
699 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a18.jpg" border="2" height="240" width="320"><br>
700 -Figure 23.</font></td>
701 - </tr>
702 - <tr>
703 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
704 - </tr>
705 - <tr>
706 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 24 (RIOS Users Only).</b><br>
707 -At this point the arms is assembled and tested using LynxTerm. If your
708 -robot came with RIOS, we can now install RIOS and calibrate the arm to
709 -the software. For those using a different program such as FlowBotics or
710 -FlowStone, refer to the software's user guide. Use the RIOS Help File
711 -to calibrate and use the arm.</font>
712 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Install RIOS, following the
713 -on-screen installation prompts. The serial number is on the back of the
714 -CD sleeve.</font></p>
715 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Use the RIOS Help File to
716 -calibrate and use the arm, following Steps 1-7. When you get to Step 8
717 -in the help file, please use the following instructions instead. Click
718 -on the "Arm" button, then click on the "Arm" button in the "Arm size"
719 -section, and then click on the AL5A arm image on the popup screen.</font></p>
720 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Please take the time to do an
721 -accurate calibration. The performance of the arm will only be as good
722 -as the calibration. If the on screen virtual arm does not match the
723 -real arm this is a sign of an inaccurate calibration. After calibration
724 -please study the RIOS manual carefully to learn how to store and
725 -playback sequences for the arm.</font></p>
726 - </td>
727 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
728 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/rios03.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"></font><br>
729 - <font face="Verdana" size="2">
730 -Figure 24 (RIOS).</font></p>
731 - </td>
732 - </tr>
733 - <tr>
734 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
735 - </tr>
736 - <tr>
737 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 25</b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b> (RIOS Users Only)</b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>.</b><br>
738 -To calibrate the arm's shoulder servo, click the "SSC-32" button.</font></td>
739 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
740 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/rios04.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"></font><br>
741 - <font face="Verdana" size="2">
742 -Figure 25 (RIOS).</font></p>
743 - </td>
744 - </tr>
745 - <tr>
746 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
747 - </td>
748 - </tr>
749 - <tr>
750 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 26</b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b> (RIOS Users Only)</b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>.</b><br>
751 -Select the Shoulder, servo #2. Move the shoulder slider up to move the
752 -shoulder forward so that it looks like Figure 27-2. Set the Min Deg
753 -angle -90°. Right click on the slider to set this as the Min Position.
754 -Now the servo will not go past this value, and the program now knows
755 -this value is exactly 90° from centered.</font>
756 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Now move the slider down to move
757 -the shoulder backward so that it looks like Figure 27-3. Set the Max
758 -Deg angle to 45°. Right click on the slider to set this as the Max
759 -Position. Now the servo will not go past this value, and the program
760 -now knows this value is exactly 45° from centered.</font></p>
761 - <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">The next step is to read and
762 -study the RIOS users guide. It is accessible by clicking on the help
763 -icon on the main screen or by navigating to the install directory
764 -(c:\Program Files\RIOS_SSC-32\) and opening the Help.pdf file. This
765 -manual explains in great detail how to use the arm.</font></p>
766 -
767 - </td>
768 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
769 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/rios01.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="321"><br>
770 -
771 -Figure 26-1 (RIOS).</font></p>
772 - </td>
773 - </tr>
774 - <tr>
775 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
776 - </tr>
777 - <tr>
778 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
779 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5_90.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
780 -Figure 26-2.</font></p>
781 - </td>
782 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%">
783 - <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5_45.jpg" border="2" height="240" hspace="10" width="320"><br>
784 -Figure 26-3.</font></p>
785 - </td>
786 - </tr>
787 - <tr>
788 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
789 - </tr>
790 - <tr>
791 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 27.<br>
792 - </b>To connect springs for load-balancing, replace the servo
793 -attachment hardware in the locations shown, following the diagrams
794 -below. Hook the springs together after they're secured.</font>
795 - <p align="center"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/spr03.gif" border="2" height="96" width="320"></p>
796 - <p align="center"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/spr02.gif" border="2" height="96" width="320"></p>
797 - </td>
798 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5a-arm-assembly-instructions-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5a19.jpg" border="2" height="240" width="320"><br>
799 -Figure 27.</font></td>
800 - </tr>
801 - <tr>
802 - <td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top" width="100%"><br class="pb">
803 - </td>
804 - </tr>
805 - <tr>
806 - <td align="left" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Step 28.<br>
807 - </b>The arm assembly is complete. </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">The arm is robust mechanically,
808 -but the servos can be damaged by improper use. An example would be if
809 -the arm was told to move to an unobtainable position, like the surface
810 -the arm is mounted to, or by crashing the arm into itself, or other
811 -objects. The elbow servo is the most vulnerable because it holds the
812 -entire weight of the forearm. Load balancing springs should be added to
813 -reduce some of this load.<br>
814 - <br>
815 - </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">If you purchased FlowBotics Studio,
816 -FlowStone or FlowArm, you can proceed with the instruction guide(s)
817 -associated with those programs.</font><br>
818 -
819 -
820 - <p><font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana" size="2"><b>People do not
821 -like holding heavy objects with their arms outstretched in front of
822 -them. Servo based robot arms don't like it much either. Remember, the
823 -most important rule for servo based robot arms: Park the arm when not
824 -in motion! When it's moving or at rest it's usually ok. When it's
825 -holding an object it should do so for the minimum amount of time
826 -required to do the job. You can always touch the servo case to see if
827 -it's getting hot.</b> </font> </p>
828 - </td>
829 - <td align="center" valign="top" width="50%"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br>
830 -</font></td>
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