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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>
5 + <td align="left" valign="top"><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</font></b></p><br>
8 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>
8 + <p><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">This guide shows how to assemble the AL5A arm with either the SSC-32 or the SSC-32U servo controller. Take note of which version you have and follow each step accordingly, as the connections and configuration are different. Calibration of the arm is done using one of the following software: </span></strong></font></p>
13 13   <ul>
14 14   <li><font face="Verdana" size="2"><span style="font-weight: normal;">SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility</span></font><br>
15 15   <font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></font></li>
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16 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 17   <li><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lynxterm (Legacy software)</span></strong></font></li>
18 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>
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15 + <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Note: Loctite / thread lock can be used on the construction of the aluminum components, though it is not necessary if the nuts are properly tightened. However, don't use them with Lexan or plastic, as they are not necessary and may cause damage.</font></p>
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26 26   <td align="center" valign="top" width="320"><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 27   <b>Image of complete arm (SSC-32 Shown).</b></font></td>
28 28   </tr>
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40 40  can be more difficult to remove. If you have trouble you can gently
41 41  scrape the cut edge, then use duct tape to lift the covering off.</font></p>
42 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
34 +lexan, see <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/support/polycarbonate-info-page/" target="_blank">this
44 44  page</a>.</font></p>
45 45   </td>
46 - <td align="center" valign="top" ><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>
37 + <td align="center" valign="top"><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 47  Lexan Preparation.</font></td>
48 48   </tr>
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515 515  according to Table 20.</font></p>
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526 526   <td bordercolor="#808080" align="center" bgcolor="#c0c0c0" width="25%"><font face="Verdana" size="1"><b>SSC-32
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578 578  you have the SSC-32U (USB connector), please proceed with Step 21b. If
579 579  you have the SSC-32 (serial connector), we'll use LynxTerm to test the
580 580  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
572 +If you have not done so before, download and install <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/ses-software/lynxterm/" target="_blank">LynxTerm. Connect the SSC-32 to
582 582  the serial port and apply power. The green LED should light up and stay
583 583  on
584 584  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
576 +LynxTerm cannot connect, please consult the <a href="https://community.robotshop.com/forum/t/serial-usb-to-serial-port-troubleshooting/17938" target="_blank">serial
586 586  and USB-to-serial troubleshooting guide</a>.<br>
587 587  <br>
588 588   </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">
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611 611   </b></font><font face="Verdana" size="2">Just like in the base instructions, we will use the SSC-32 Servo
612 612  Sequencer Utility to test the servos and confirm they are all plugged
613 613  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
605 +before, download and install the <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/ses-software/ssc-32-sequencer/" target="_blank">SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility</a>. Connect the USB
615 615  cable and power the board using the on/off switch.</font><font face="Verdana" size="2"> Run
616 616  the program.<br>
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625 625  plugged into the channels as listed in Table 21. Easy does it; this is
626 626  real time control, so be careful.<br>
627 627  <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>
619 +For more information, please consult the </font><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/ses-software/ssc-32-sequencer/WebHome/SSC32%20Servo%20Sequencer.pdf" target="_blank">SSC32 Servo Sequencer Guide</a><font face="Verdana" size="2">. </font><br>
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817 817  associated with those programs.</font><br>
818 818  
819 819  
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>
811 + <p><font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana" size="2"><b>People do not like holding heavy objects with their arms outstretched in front of them. Servo based robot arms don't like it much either. Remember, the most important rule for servo based robot arms: Park the arm when not in motion! When it's moving or at rest it's usually ok. When it's holding an object it should do so for the minimum amount of time required to do the job. You can always touch the servo case to see if it's getting hot.</b> </font> </p>
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