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30 <h1 class="asm">Pneumatic Syringe Assembly Instructions</h1>
31 <p><b>Updated October 12, 2010</b></p>
32 <p><span class="asm-warning">Safety first!</span> Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!</p>
33 <p>Do not use Loctite or thread locks. They are not necessary and may damage the PVC. PVC parts have a definite good and bad side — keep the good sides facing outward.</p>
34 </div>
35 <div style="text-align:center; flex:0 1 280px;">
36 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac00.jpg" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
37 <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;"><b>Completed assembly.</b></p>
38 </div>
39 </div>
40
41 <!-- PVC Warning -->
42 <div class="asm-step">
43 <div class="asm-step-header">
44 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Important PVC Warning</div>
45 <div class="asm-step-num">&nbsp;</div>
46 </div>
47 <div class="asm-step-body">
48 <div class="asm-step-text">
49 <p><span class="asm-warning">DO NOT overtighten screws on the PVC parts! The PVC will compress and will become weaker as a result!</span></p>
50 </div>
51 <div class="asm-step-figure">
52 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/tighten.jpg">
53 <span>Example image.</span>
54 </div>
55 </div>
56 </div>
57
58 <!-- Step 1 -->
59 <div class="asm-step">
60 <div class="asm-step-header">
61 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Clean PVC Parts</div>
62 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 1 / 14</div>
63 </div>
64 <div class="asm-step-body">
65 <div class="asm-step-text">
66 <p>The PVC parts are brushed off before packaging, but there may still be residue. Take a damp rag and wipe the parts clean.</p>
67 </div>
68 <div class="asm-step-figure">
69 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac01.jpg">
70 <span>Figure 1.</span>
71 </div>
72 </div>
73 </div>
74
75 <!-- Step 2 -->
76 <div class="asm-step">
77 <div class="asm-step-header">
78 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Cut Parts from Panel</div>
79 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 2 / 14</div>
80 </div>
81 <div class="asm-step-body">
82 <div class="asm-step-text">
83 <p>Carefully cut the PVC parts out of the panel using a thin, flat blade exacto knife. Simply cut through the tabs to remove the parts. The tabs may leave rough edges — sand these smooth with sandpaper.</p>
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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/pvcpanel.jpg">
87 <span>Figure 2.</span>
88 </div>
89 </div>
90 </div>
91
92 <!-- Step 3 -->
93 <div class="asm-step">
94 <div class="asm-step-header">
95 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Glue Base Parts</div>
96 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 3 / 14</div>
97 </div>
98 <div class="asm-step-body">
99 <div class="asm-step-text">
100 <p>Take the two large PVC parts and insert the tabbed part into the slotted one to form an "L" shape with the engraved writing on the inside. Run a bead of superglue down the seam where the two parts meet. Let dry for 3–5 minutes before proceeding.</p>
101 </div>
102 <div class="asm-step-figure">
103 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac03.jpg">
104 <span>Figure 3.</span>
105 </div>
106 </div>
107 </div>
108
109 <!-- Step 4 -->
110 <div class="asm-step">
111 <div class="asm-step-header">
112 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Install Pivot Screw</div>
113 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 4 / 14</div>
114 </div>
115 <div class="asm-step-body">
116 <div class="asm-step-text">
117 <p>Attach the 4-40 x 1.0" screw and two nylon insert lock nuts as shown. There should be a small space between the two nuts.</p>
118 <div class="asm-parts">
119 <div class="asm-part">
120 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 1.000" hex socket screw</div></div>
121 <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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/41000hscs.gif"></div>
122 </div>
123 <div class="asm-part">
124 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 nylon insert lock nut</div></div>
125 <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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/440niln.gif"></div>
126 </div>
127 </div>
128 </div>
129 <div class="asm-step-figure">
130 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac04.jpg">
131 <span>Figure 4.</span>
132 </div>
133 </div>
134 </div>
135
136 <!-- Step 5 -->
137 <div class="asm-step">
138 <div class="asm-step-header">
139 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Install Servo</div>
140 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 5 / 14</div>
141 </div>
142 <div class="asm-step-body">
143 <div class="asm-step-text">
144 <p>Remove the screw in the center of the servo horn and remove the horn. <span class="asm-warning">Save this screw — you will need it in Step 9!</span></p>
145 <p>Install the servo into the base as shown using two 4-40 x .5" screws and 4-40 nuts. Refer to Figure 5-1 for the mounting diagram.</p>
146 <div style="margin-top:0.75rem;">
147 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac01.gif" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
148 <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;">Figure 5-1 — Servo mounting diagram.</p>
149 </div>
150 </div>
151 <div class="asm-step-figure">
152 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac05.jpg">
153 <span>Figure 5-2.</span>
154 </div>
155 </div>
156 </div>
157
158 <!-- Step 6 -->
159 <div class="asm-step">
160 <div class="asm-step-header">
161 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Attach Syringe with Zip Ties</div>
162 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 6 / 14</div>
163 </div>
164 <div class="asm-step-body">
165 <div class="asm-step-text">
166 <p>Attach the remaining two PVC parts to the syringe using zip ties exactly as shown. Do not tighten too much — it will distort the cylinder and prevent a good seal with the plunger.</p>
167 <p><span class="asm-warning">Important: the zip tie on the plunger must be aligned as shown or it will collide with the red servo horn added later.</span></p>
168 </div>
169 <div class="asm-step-figure">
170 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac06.jpg">
171 <span>Figure 6.</span>
172 </div>
173 </div>
174 </div>
175
176 <!-- Step 7 -->
177 <div class="asm-step">
178 <div class="asm-step-header">
179 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Modify Servo Horn</div>
180 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 7 / 14</div>
181 </div>
182 <div class="asm-step-body">
183 <div class="asm-step-text">
184 <p>Drill out the hole shown in Figure 7-2 with a .125" drill bit — this can be done by hand as shown in Figure 7-1. Afterwards, cut off the three other legs from the servo horn using angle cutters.</p>
185 </div>
186 <div class="asm-figures">
187 <div class="asm-step-figure">
188 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/drill01.jpg">
189 <span>Figure 7-1 (drilling by hand).</span>
190 </div>
191 <div class="asm-step-figure">
192 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac07.jpg">
193 <span>Figure 7-2 (hole location).</span>
194 </div>
195 </div>
196 </div>
197 </div>
198
199 <!-- Step 8 -->
200 <div class="asm-step">
201 <div class="asm-step-header">
202 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Attach Servo Horn to PVC</div>
203 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 8 / 14</div>
204 </div>
205 <div class="asm-step-body">
206 <div class="asm-step-text">
207 <p>Attach the servo horn to the small PVC part using a 4-40 x .625" screw and two nylon insert lock nuts. Keep the assembly loose enough to allow easy movement.</p>
208 <div class="asm-parts">
209 <div class="asm-part">
210 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .625" hex socket screw</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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/4625hscs.gif"></div>
212 </div>
213 <div class="asm-part">
214 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 nylon insert lock nut</div></div>
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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/440niln.gif"></div>
216 </div>
217 </div>
218 </div>
219 <div class="asm-step-figure">
220 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac08.jpg">
221 <span>Figure 8.</span>
222 </div>
223 </div>
224 </div>
225
226 <!-- Step 9 -->
227 <div class="asm-step">
228 <div class="asm-step-header">
229 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Attach Syringe to Holder</div>
230 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 9 / 14</div>
231 </div>
232 <div class="asm-step-body">
233 <div class="asm-step-text">
234 <p>If mounting the vacuum assembly to a surface (e.g. wood), do that <b>before</b> attaching the syringe — the syringe will block one of the mounting holes.</p>
235 <p>Attach the syringe assembly to the holder using a 4-40 nylon insert lock nut and the screw saved from Step 5. Ensure the red servo horn points straight up when the servo is centered — this maximises the range of motion.</p>
236 <div class="asm-parts">
237 <div class="asm-part">
238 <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>
239 <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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/440niln.gif"></div>
240 </div>
241 </div>
242 </div>
243 <div class="asm-step-figure">
244 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac09.jpg">
245 <span>Figure 9.</span>
246 </div>
247 </div>
248 </div>
249
250 <!-- Step 10 -->
251 <div class="asm-step">
252 <div class="asm-step-header">
253 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Attach Elbow Fitting</div>
254 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 10 / 14</div>
255 </div>
256 <div class="asm-step-body">
257 <div class="asm-step-text">
258 <p>Attach the elbow fitting to the long "C" bracket using two large washers and a nut. Align the fitting as shown.</p>
259 <div class="asm-parts">
260 <div class="asm-part">
261 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">1x</div><div class="asm-part-name">1/4-28 nut</div></div>
262 <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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/1428nut.gif"></div>
263 </div>
264 <div class="asm-part">
265 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">1/4" washer</div></div>
266 <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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/14wash.gif"></div>
267 </div>
268 </div>
269 </div>
270 <div class="asm-step-figure">
271 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac10.jpg">
272 <span>Figure 10.</span>
273 </div>
274 </div>
275 </div>
276
277 <!-- Step 11 -->
278 <div class="asm-step">
279 <div class="asm-step-header">
280 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Remove Old Gripper</div>
281 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 11 / 14</div>
282 </div>
283 <div class="asm-step-body">
284 <div class="asm-step-text">
285 <p>Remove the old gripper, short "C" bracket, and gripper servo as shown. Leave the ball bearing in place. <span class="asm-warning">Save the two #2 x .250" tapping screws — you will need them in Step 12.</span></p>
286 </div>
287 <div class="asm-step-figure">
288 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac11.jpg">
289 <span>Figure 11.</span>
290 </div>
291 </div>
292 </div>
293
294 <!-- Step 12 -->
295 <div class="asm-step">
296 <div class="asm-step-header">
297 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Attach Long "C" Bracket</div>
298 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 12 / 14</div>
299 </div>
300 <div class="asm-step-body">
301 <div class="asm-step-text">
302 <p>Attach the long "C" bracket onto the end of the arm where the old gripper assembly was, using the two screws saved from Step 11.</p>
303 <div class="asm-parts">
304 <div class="asm-part">
305 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw (from Step 11)</div></div>
306 <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/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/2250phts.gif"></div>
307 </div>
308 </div>
309 </div>
310 <div class="asm-step-figure">
311 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac12.jpg">
312 <span>Figure 12.</span>
313 </div>
314 </div>
315 </div>
316
317 <!-- Step 13 -->
318 <div class="asm-step">
319 <div class="asm-step-header">
320 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Attach Suction Cup &amp; Route Tubing</div>
321 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 13 / 14</div>
322 </div>
323 <div class="asm-step-body">
324 <div class="asm-step-text">
325 <p>Slide the suction cup over the outside of the elbow and slide the tubing over the other end. Secure the tubing to the arm with a zip tie as shown in Figure 13-1. <span class="asm-warning">Do NOT overtighten the zip tie — it will compress the tubing and block airflow.</span></p>
326 </div>
327 <div class="asm-figures">
328 <div class="asm-step-figure">
329 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/tubeloc.jpg">
330 <span>Figure 13-1 (tube location).</span>
331 </div>
332 <div class="asm-step-figure">
333 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac13.jpg">
334 <span>Figure 13-2.</span>
335 </div>
336 </div>
337 </div>
338 </div>
339
340 <!-- Step 14 -->
341 <div class="asm-step">
342 <div class="asm-step-header">
343 <div class="asm-step-name">Pneumatic Syringe — Connect Tubing &amp; Servo</div>
344 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 14 / 14</div>
345 </div>
346 <div class="asm-step-body">
347 <div class="asm-step-text">
348 <p>Slide the other end of the tubing onto the end of the syringe. Plug the vacuum servo into the same servo pin as the gripper — <b>pin 4</b> by default.</p>
349 </div>
350 <div class="asm-step-figure">
351 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-arms/pneumatic-syringe/WebHome/vac14.jpg">
352 <span>Figure 14.</span>
353 </div>
354 </div>
355 </div>
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