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49 49   <!-- Header -->
50 50   <div style="padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem 0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1.5rem; align-items:flex-start;">
51 51   <div style="flex:1 1 300px;">
52 - <h1 class="asm">AL5B Arm Assembly Instructions Rev. 2.1</h1>
39 + <h1>AL5B Arm Assembly Instructions Rev. 2.1</h1>
53 53   <p><b>Updated December 2014</b></p>
54 - <p><span class="asm-warning">Safety first!</span> Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!</p>
41 + <p><span class="warning">Safety first!</span> Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!</p>
55 55   <p>This guide shows how to assemble the AL5B arm with either the SSC-32 or the SSC-32U servo controller. Calibration can be done using: SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility · RIOS (purchased separately or as part of a kit) · Lynxterm (legacy software)</p>
56 - <p>Note: Loctite / thread lock can be used on aluminum components, though not necessary if nuts are properly tightened. Do not use on Lexan or plastic.</p>
43 + <p>Note: Loctite / thread lock can be used on aluminum components, though not necessary if nuts are properly tightened. Do not use on Lexan or plastic parts.</p>
57 57   </div>
58 58   <div style="text-align:center; flex:0 1 280px;">
59 59   <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5b12.jpg" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
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69 69   </div>
70 70   <div class="asm-step-body">
71 71   <div class="asm-step-text">
72 - <p>The Lexan pieces have a protective covering that must be removed before assembly. The laser cut melts the covering into the cut edge. Gently scrape the cut edge with a flat blade screwdriver to lift and peel off. On smaller pieces, use duct tape after scraping. For further information see <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/support/polycarbonate-info-page/" target="_blank">this page</a>.</p>
59 + <p>The Lexan pieces have a protective covering that must be removed before assembly. The laser cut melts the covering into the cut edge. Gently scrape the cut edge with a flat blade screwdriver to lift and peel the covering off. On smaller pieces, use duct tape after scraping. For further information on Lexan, see <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/support/polycarbonate-info-page/" target="_blank">this page</a>.</p>
73 73   </div>
74 74   <div class="asm-step-figure">
75 75   <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/lexan01.jpg">
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160 160   </div>
161 161   <div class="asm-step-body">
162 162   <div class="asm-step-text">
163 - <p>Slide the large "C" bracket end over the screw and secure with a nylon insert lock nut. Start loose — tighten only if the arm wobbles. <span class="asm-warning">Caution: do not over-tighten! If dampeners are too tight the servo WILL heat up and CAN be damaged!</span></p>
150 + <p>Slide the large "C" bracket end of the bracket assembly over the screw and secure with a nylon insert lock nut. Start loose — tighten only if the arm wobbles. <span class="warning">Caution: do not over-tighten! If the dampeners are too tight the servo WILL heat up and CAN be damaged!</span></p>
164 164   <div class="asm-parts">
165 165   <div class="asm-part">
166 166   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 nylon insert lock nut</div></div>
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183 183   </div>
184 184   <div class="asm-step-body">
185 185   <div class="asm-step-text">
186 - <p>Replace the black servo horn on the HS-755HB mega servo with the round nylon servo horn. Remove the screw without rotating the horn, pull it off, press the nylon horn in place as shown, and replace the screw. The arrows point to the screw holes you will use.</p>
173 + <p>Replace the black servo horn on the HS-755HB mega servo with the round nylon servo horn. Remove the servo horn screw without rotating the horn, pull it off, press the nylon horn in place as close to the alignment shown as possible, and replace the screw. The arrows point to the screw holes you will use.</p>
187 187   </div>
188 188   <div class="asm-step-figure">
189 189   <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/mservo01.jpg">
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200 200   </div>
201 201   <div class="asm-step-body">
202 202   <div class="asm-step-text">
203 - <p>Attach the HS-755HB servo to the base bracket using the 3mm hardware per the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route wires underneath the servo. Plug into channel 1 on the SSC-32. Rotate to an extreme and use a wire tie to take up cable slack.</p>
190 + <p>Attach the HS-755HB servo to the base bracket using the 3mm hardware per the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route the shoulder servo wires underneath the servo. Plug the servo into channel 1 on the SSC-32. Rotate the base to an extreme and use a wire tie to take up cable slack.</p>
204 204   <div class="asm-parts">
205 205   <div class="asm-part">
206 206   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw</div></div>
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207 207   <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif"></div>
208 208   </div>
209 209   <div class="asm-part">
210 - <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">—</div><div class="asm-part-name">Hole position reference</div></div>
211 - <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/holes.gif"></div>
212 - </div>
213 - <div class="asm-part">
214 214   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">—</div><div class="asm-part-name">Bracket mounting diagram</div></div>
215 215   <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/brack02.gif"></div>
216 216   </div>
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226 226   <!-- Step 7 -->
227 227   <div class="asm-step">
228 228   <div class="asm-step-header">
229 - <div class="asm-step-name">AL5B — Forearm Tubing Hubs</div>
212 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5B — Tubing Connector Hubs</div>
230 230   <div class="asm-step-num">Step 7 / 28</div>
231 231   </div>
232 232   <div class="asm-step-body">
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311 311   <p>Insert the 4-40 x .5" Phillips head screw through the hole in the multi-purpose bracket as shown. Secure with a steel nut.</p>
312 312   <div class="asm-parts">
313 313   <div class="asm-part">
314 - <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 steel nut</div></div>
315 - <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/440zpn.GIF"></div>
316 - </div>
317 - <div class="asm-part">
318 318   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .500" Phillips screw</div></div>
319 319   <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/500phs.gif"></div>
320 320   </div>
300 + <div class="asm-part">
301 + <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 steel nut</div></div>
302 + <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/440zpn.GIF"></div>
303 + </div>
321 321   </div>
322 322   </div>
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335 335   </div>
336 336   <div class="asm-step-body">
337 337   <div class="asm-step-text">
338 - <p>Slide the screw through the dampening discs and secure with a nylon insert lock nut. Start loose — tighten only if the arm wobbles. <span class="asm-warning">Caution: do not over-tighten! If dampeners are too tight the servo WILL heat up and CAN be damaged!</span></p>
321 + <p>Slide the screw on the forearm assembly through the dampening discs and secure with a nylon insert lock nut. Start loose and tighten only if the arm wobbles. <span class="warning">Caution: do not over-tighten! If the dampeners are too tight the servo WILL heat up and CAN be damaged!</span></p>
339 339   <div class="asm-parts">
340 340   <div class="asm-part">
341 341   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 nylon insert lock nut</div></div>
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375 375   </div>
376 376   <div class="asm-step-body">
377 377   <div class="asm-step-text">
378 - <p>Attach the <b>HS-645MG</b> elbow servo to the bracket using the 3mm hardware per the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route wires over the servo. Plug into channel 2 on the SSC-32.</p>
361 + <p>Attach the <b>HS-645MG</b> elbow servo to the bracket using the 3mm hardware per the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route the elbow servo wires over the servo. Plug the servo into channel 2 on the SSC-32.</p>
379 379   <div class="asm-parts">
380 380   <div class="asm-part">
381 381   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw</div></div>
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382 382   <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif"></div>
383 383   </div>
384 384   <div class="asm-part">
385 - <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">—</div><div class="asm-part-name">Hole position reference</div></div>
386 - <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/holes.gif"></div>
387 - </div>
388 - <div class="asm-part">
389 389   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">—</div><div class="asm-part-name">Bracket mounting diagram</div></div>
390 390   <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/brack02.gif"></div>
391 391   </div>
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433 433   </div>
434 434   <div class="asm-step-body">
435 435   <div class="asm-step-text">
436 - <p>Attach the short "C" bracket to the other Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. Refer to the diagram below for detailed ball bearing installation.</p>
415 + <p>Attach the short "C" bracket to the other Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. Refer to the diagram below for detailed ball bearing installation information.</p>
437 437   <div style="margin-top:0.75rem; text-align:center;">
438 438   <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/ballb02b.gif" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
439 439   </div>
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453 453   </div>
454 454   <div class="asm-step-body">
455 455   <div class="asm-step-text">
456 - <p>Attach the <b>HS-485HB</b> wrist servo to the bracket using the 3mm hardware per the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route wires over the servo.</p>
435 + <p>Attach the <b>HS-485HB</b> wrist servo to the bracket using the 3mm hardware per the diagram below. Use two #2 x 1/4" tapping screws to secure the bracket to the servo horn. Route the wires over the servo.</p>
457 457   <div class="asm-parts">
458 458   <div class="asm-part">
459 459   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw</div></div>
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460 460   <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif"></div>
461 461   </div>
462 462   <div class="asm-part">
463 - <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">—</div><div class="asm-part-name">Hole position reference</div></div>
464 - <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/holes.gif"></div>
465 - </div>
466 - <div class="asm-part">
467 467   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">—</div><div class="asm-part-name">Bracket mounting diagram</div></div>
468 468   <div class="asm-part-img"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/brack02.gif"></div>
469 469   </div>
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485 485   <div class="asm-step-body">
486 486   <div class="asm-step-text">
487 487   <p><b>Step 17:</b> Attach the Little Grip to the Lexan using three 4-40 x .375" button head screws and acorn locking nuts (three only — the gripper servo body blocks the fourth). Align the HS-422 servo to mid-position with the gripper halfway open. Remove the servo screw and horn, slide the servo in from the bottom, reseat, and replace the screw. Tighten then unscrew half a turn — too much friction can bind the servo.</p>
488 - <p><b>Step 18:</b> Add a <b>12" extender</b> to the gripper servo and a <b>6" extender</b> to the wrist servo.</p>
463 + <p><b>Step 18:</b> Add a <b>12" servo extender cable</b> to the gripper servo and a <b>6" extender cable</b> to the wrist servo.</p>
489 489   <div class="asm-parts">
490 490   <div class="asm-part">
491 491   <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">3x (NOT four)</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .375" button head screw</div></div>
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518 518   </div>
519 519   <div class="asm-step-body">
520 520   <div class="asm-step-text">
521 - <p>Carefully bend the wrist servo back as far as it will go and use wire ties to secure the cables as shown. Leave slack in the gripper cable — do not pull too tight.</p>
496 + <p>Carefully bend the wrist servo back as far as it will go and use wire ties to secure the servo cables as shown. Leave slack in the gripper servo cable — do not pull too tight.</p>
522 522   </div>
523 523   <div class="asm-step-figure">
524 524   <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5b08.jpg">
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535 535   </div>
536 536   <div class="asm-step-body">
537 537   <div class="asm-step-text">
538 - <p>Carefully stretch the arm forward as far as it will go and use wire ties to secure all cables. Leave slack — do not pull too tight. Plug the servos into the SSC-32 per Table 20.</p>
513 + <p>Carefully stretch the arm forward as far as it will go and use wire ties to secure the cables. Leave slack — do not pull too tight. Plug the servos into the SSC-32 according to Table 20.</p>
539 539   </div>
540 540   <div class="asm-step-figure">
541 541   <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5b09.jpg">
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564 564   </div>
565 565   <div class="asm-step-body">
566 566   <div class="asm-step-text">
567 - <p><span class="asm-optional">SSC-32 (Serial) — Step 21a</span><br>
568 - Download and install <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/ses-software/lynxterm/" target="_blank">LynxTerm</a>. Connect the SSC-32 to the serial port and apply power. The green LED should light up. Run LynxTerm. Consult the <a href="https://community.robotshop.com/forum/t/serial-usb-to-serial-port-troubleshooting/17938" target="_blank">serial troubleshooting guide</a> if needed. Select each channel and test carefully using the slider bar.</p>
569 - <p><span class="asm-optional">SSC-32U (USB) — Step 21b</span><br>
570 - 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 USB and power the board. Set baud rate to 9600. The software auto-detects the COM port with <a href="http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm" target="_blank">FTDI drivers</a>. Ensure servos 0–4 are checked, then use the sliders to verify each servo. See the <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/ses-software/ssc-32-sequencer/WebHome/SSC32%20Servo%20Sequencer.pdf" target="_blank">SSC-32 Servo Sequencer manual</a> for more information.</p>
542 + <p><span class="optional">SSC-32 (Serial) — Step 21a</span><br>
543 + Download and install <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/ses-software/lynxterm/" target="_blank">LynxTerm</a>. Connect the SSC-32 to the serial port and apply power. The green LED should light up. Run LynxTerm. Consult the <a href="https://community.robotshop.com/forum/t/serial-usb-to-serial-port-troubleshooting/17938" target="_blank">serial troubleshooting guide</a> if needed. Select each channel 0–4 and test carefully using the slider bar.</p>
544 + <p><span class="optional">SSC-32U (USB) — Step 21b</span><br>
545 + 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 cable and power the board. Set baud rate to 9600. The software auto-detects the COM port with <a href="http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm" target="_blank">FTDI drivers</a>. Ensure servos 0–4 are checked, then use the sliders to verify each servo. See the <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/ses-software/ssc-32-sequencer/WebHome/SSC32%20Servo%20Sequencer.pdf" target="_blank">SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility manual</a> for more information.</p>
571 571   </div>
572 572   <div class="asm-figures">
573 573   <div class="asm-step-figure">
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590 590   </div>
591 591   <div class="asm-step-body">
592 592   <div class="asm-step-text">
593 - <p><span class="asm-optional">SSC-32 (Serial) — Step 22a</span><br>
568 + <p><span class="optional">SSC-32 (Serial) — Step 22a</span><br>
594 594   Click "All = 1500" in LynxTerm. The arm should look like Figure 22. If any joint is off by more than 15°, check your assembly. If you did not purchase RIOS, proceed to Step 27.</p>
595 - <p><span class="asm-optional">SSC-32U (USB) — Step 22b</span><br>
596 - Click "Calibrate" in the SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility. Knobs appear next to each servo — click and drag up/down to fine-tune until the arm matches Figure 22 with correct angles. Once aligned, click "Calibrate" again to store the offset values. If you did not purchase RIOS, proceed to Step 27.</p>
570 + <p><span class="optional">SSC-32U (USB) — Step 22b</span><br>
571 + Click "Calibrate" in the SSC-32 Servo Sequencer Utility. Knobs appear next to each servo — click and drag up/down to fine-tune until the arm matches Figure 22. Once all servos are positioned correctly, click "Calibrate" again to store the offset values. If you did not purchase RIOS, proceed to Step 27.</p>
597 597   </div>
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599 599   <div class="asm-step-figure">
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620 620   </div>
621 621   <div class="asm-step-body">
622 622   <div class="asm-step-text">
623 - <span class="asm-optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
598 + <span class="optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
624 624   <p>Remove the servo horn screw from the elbow servo. Pull the horn off, lift the arm two clicks (30°) at the elbow, and reattach the horn and screw. Note: the Hitec spline has 24 grooves — each groove is 15°.</p>
625 625   </div>
626 626   <div class="asm-step-figure">
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638 638   </div>
639 639   <div class="asm-step-body">
640 640   <div class="asm-step-text">
641 - <span class="asm-optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
642 - <p>Install RIOS following the on-screen prompts. The serial number is on the back of the CD sleeve. Use the RIOS Help File (Steps 1–7). Perform an accurate calibration — if the on-screen virtual arm doesn't match the real arm, calibration is inaccurate. Study the RIOS manual to learn how to store and playback sequences.</p>
616 + <span class="optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
617 + <p>Install RIOS following the on-screen prompts. The serial number is on the back of the CD sleeve. Use the RIOS Help File (Steps 1–7) to calibrate and use the arm. Perform an accurate calibration — if the on-screen virtual arm does not match the real arm, the calibration is inaccurate. Study the RIOS manual to learn how to store and playback sequences.</p>
643 643   </div>
644 644   <div class="asm-step-figure">
645 645   <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/rios03.jpg">
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656 656   </div>
657 657   <div class="asm-step-body">
658 658   <div class="asm-step-text">
659 - <span class="asm-optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
634 + <span class="optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
660 660   <p>To calibrate the arm's Shoulder servo, click the "SSC-32" button in RIOS.</p>
661 661   </div>
662 662   <div class="asm-step-figure">
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674 674   </div>
675 675   <div class="asm-step-body">
676 676   <div class="asm-step-text">
677 - <span class="asm-optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
678 - <p>Select Shoulder servo #2. Move the slider up (forward) until it looks like Figure 26-2. Set Min Deg to <b>-90°</b> and right-click to set as Min Position.</p>
652 + <span class="optional">RIOS Users Only</span>
653 + <p>Select Shoulder servo #2. Move the slider up (forward) until it looks like Figure 26-2. Set Min Deg to -90° and right-click the slider to set as Min Position.</p>
679 679   <p>Move the slider down (backward) until it looks like Figure 26-3. Set Max Deg to <b>90°</b> and right-click to set as Max Position.</p>
680 680   <p>Read the RIOS users guide (Help icon on main screen or <code>C:\Program Files\RIOS_SSC-32\Help.pdf</code>) for full usage instructions.</p>
681 681   </div>
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689 689   <span>Figure 26-2 (Shoulder at -90°).</span>
690 690   </div>
691 691   <div class="asm-step-figure">
692 - <img src="https://
667 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5_902.jpg">
668 + <span>Figure 26-3 (Shoulder at 90°).</span>
669 + </div>
670 + </div>
671 + </div>
672 + </div>
673 +
674 + <!-- Step 27 -->
675 + <div class="asm-step">
676 + <div class="asm-step-header">
677 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5B — Install Load-Balancing Springs</div>
678 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 27 / 28</div>
679 + </div>
680 + <div class="asm-step-body">
681 + <div class="asm-step-text">
682 + <p>To connect springs for load-balancing, replace the servo attachment hardware in the locations shown, following the diagrams below. Hook the springs together after they're secured.</p>
683 + <div style="margin-top:0.75rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.5rem;">
684 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/spr03.gif" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
685 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/spr02.gif" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
686 + </div>
687 + </div>
688 + <div class="asm-step-figure">
689 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5b-arm-rev-2-1/WebHome/al5b11.jpg">
690 + <span>Figure 27.</span>
691 + </div>
692 + </div>
693 + </div>
694 +
695 + <!-- Step 28 -->
696 + <div class="asm-step">
697 + <div class="asm-step-header">
698 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5B — Assembly Complete!</div>
699 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 28 / 28</div>
700 + </div>
701 + <div class="asm-step-body">
702 + <div class="asm-step-text">
703 + <p>The arm assembly is complete. The arm is mechanically robust, but servos can be damaged by improper use — commanding an unobtainable position, crashing the arm into itself or other objects. The elbow servo is most vulnerable as it bears the full forearm weight. Load-balancing springs reduce this load.</p>
704 + <p>If you purchased FlowBotics Studio, FlowStone, or FlowArm, proceed with the instruction guides associated with those programs.</p>
705 + <p><span class="warning">Important: People do not like holding heavy objects with their arms outstretched. Servo-based robot arms don't either. The most important rule: Park the arm when not in motion! When moving or at rest it is usually fine. When holding an object, do so for the minimum time required. You can always touch the servo case to check if it is getting hot.</span></p>
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