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Do not use on Lexan — not necessary and may cause damage.</p> 41 + </div> 42 + <div style="text-align:center; flex:0 1 280px;"> 43 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/al5c13.jpg" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;"> 44 + <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;"><b>Image of complete arm.</b></p> 45 + </div> 46 + </div> 47 + 48 + <!-- Lexan Prep --> 49 + <div class="asm-step"> 50 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 51 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Lexan Preparation</div> 52 + <div class="asm-step-num"> </div> 53 + </div> 54 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 55 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 56 + <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 see <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/support/polycarbonate-info-page/" target="_blank">this page</a>.</p> 57 + </div> 58 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 59 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/lexan01.jpg"> 60 + <span>Lexan Preparation.</span> 61 + </div> 62 + </div> 63 + </div> 64 + 65 + <!-- Step 1 --> 66 + <div class="asm-step"> 67 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 68 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Shoulder Tubing Hubs</div> 69 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 1 / 31</div> 70 + </div> 71 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 72 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 73 + <p>Attach two tubing connector hubs to the "C" and large "C" brackets using four 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.</p> 74 + <div class="asm-parts"> 75 + <div class="asm-part"> 76 + <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">2-56 x .250" Phillips screw</div></div> 77 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/256025ph.gif" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/256025ph.gif"></a></div> 78 + </div> 79 + <div class="asm-part"> 80 + <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">2-56 nut</div></div> 81 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/256zpn.gif" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/256zpn.gif"></a></div> 82 + </div> 83 + </div> 84 + </div> 85 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 86 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/al5c01.jpg"> 87 + <span>Figure 1.</span> 88 + </div> 89 + </div> 90 + </div> 91 + 92 + <!-- Step 2 --> 93 + <div class="asm-step"> 94 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 95 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Connect Shoulder Tube</div> 96 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 2 / 31</div> 97 + </div> 98 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 99 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 100 + <p>Connect the hubs to the <b>2.25" tube</b> using two 4-40 x .250" screws.</p> 101 + <div class="asm-parts"> 102 + <div class="asm-part"> 103 + <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" hex socket screw</div></div> 104 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/4250hscs.GIF"></a></div> 105 + </div> 106 + </div> 107 + </div> 108 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 109 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/al5c02.jpg"> 110 + <span>Figure 2.</span> 111 + </div> 112 + </div> 113 + </div> 114 + 115 + <!-- Step 3 --> 116 + <div class="asm-step"> 117 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 118 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Mechanical Dampening Panels</div> 119 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 3 / 31</div> 120 + </div> 121 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 122 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 123 + <p>Install the mechanical dampening panels as shown using four #2 tapping screws.</p> 124 + <div style="margin-top:0.75rem;"> 125 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/arm02.GIF" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;"> 126 + </div> 127 + </div> 128 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 129 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/al5c03.jpg"> 130 + <span>Figure 3.</span> 131 + </div> 132 + </div> 133 + </div> 134 + 135 + <!-- Step 4 --> 136 + <div class="asm-step"> 137 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 138 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Shoulder Pivot Screw</div> 139 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 4 / 31</div> 140 + </div> 141 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 142 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 143 + <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> 144 + <div class="asm-parts"> 145 + <div class="asm-part"> 146 + <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> 147 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/500phs.gif" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/500phs.gif"></a></div> 148 + </div> 149 + <div class="asm-part"> 150 + <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 steel nut</div></div> 151 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/440zpn.GIF" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/440zpn.GIF"></a></div> 152 + </div> 153 + </div> 154 + </div> 155 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 156 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/al5a03.jpg"> 157 + <span>Figure 4.</span> 158 + </div> 159 + </div> 160 + </div> 161 + 162 + <!-- Step 5 --> 163 + <div class="asm-step"> 164 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 165 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Shoulder Dampener Lock Nut</div> 166 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 5 / 31</div> 167 + </div> 168 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 169 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 170 + <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="warning">Caution: do not over-tighten! If dampeners are too tight the servo WILL heat up and CAN be damaged!</span></p> 171 + <div class="asm-parts"> 172 + <div class="asm-part"> 173 + <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> 174 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/440niln.gif" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/440niln.gif"></a></div> 175 + </div> 176 + </div> 177 + </div> 178 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 179 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/al5a04.jpg"> 180 + <span>Figure 5.</span> 181 + </div> 182 + </div> 183 + </div> 184 + 185 + <!-- Step 6 --> 186 + <div class="asm-step"> 187 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 188 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Prepare Shoulder Servo Horn</div> 189 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 6 / 31</div> 190 + </div> 191 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 192 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 193 + <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> 194 + </div> 195 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 196 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/mservo01.jpg"> 197 + <span>Figure 6.</span> 198 + </div> 199 + </div> 200 + </div> 201 + 202 + <!-- Step 7 --> 203 + <div class="asm-step"> 204 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 205 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Install Shoulder Servo</div> 206 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 7 / 31</div> 207 + </div> 208 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 209 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 210 + <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> 211 + <div class="asm-parts"> 212 + <div class="asm-part"> 213 + <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw</div></div> 214 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/2250phts.gif"></a></div> 215 + </div> 216 + <div class="asm-part"> 217 + <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">—</div><div class="asm-part-name">Bracket mounting diagram</div></div> 218 + <div class="asm-part-img"><a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/brack02.gif" target="_blank"><img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/brack02.gif"></a></div> 219 + </div> 220 + </div> 221 + </div> 222 + <div class="asm-step-figure"> 223 + <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/al5c-arm-rev-1/WebHome/al5a21.jpg"> 224 + <span>Figure 7.</span> 225 + </div> 226 + </div> 227 + </div> 228 + 229 + <!-- Step 8 --> 230 + <div class="asm-step"> 231 + <div class="asm-step-header"> 232 + <div class="asm-step-name">AL5C — Forearm Tubing Hubs</div> 233 + <div class="asm-step-num">Step 8 / 31</div> 234 + </div> 235 + <div class="asm-step-body"> 236 + <div class="asm-step-text"> 237 + <p>Attach two tubing connector hubs to the short side of the "L" brackets using four 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.</p> 238 + <div class="asm-parts"> 239 + <d
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