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27 <div style="padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem 0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1.5rem; align-items:flex-start;">
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29 <h1 class="asm">Biped Scout Torso Assembly Guide — Rev. 2</h1>
30 <p><b>Updated December 21, 2011</b></p>
31 <p><span class="asm-warning">Safety first!</span> Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!</p>
32 <p><b>Note:</b> Do not use Loctite or thread locks on the chassis assembly — they are not necessary and may cause damage to the Lexan.</p>
33 </div>
34 <div style="text-align:center; flex:0 1 280px;">
35 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps08.jpg" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
36 <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;"><b>Completed Biped Scout Torso.</b></p>
37 </div>
38 </div>
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40 <!-- Lexan Preparation -->
41 <div class="asm-step">
42 <div class="asm-step-header">
43 <div class="asm-step-name">Scout Torso — Lexan Preparation</div>
44 <div class="asm-step-num">&nbsp;</div>
45 </div>
46 <div class="asm-step-body">
47 <div class="asm-step-text">
48 <p>Remove the protective covering from all Lexan pieces before assembly. The laser cutting process melts the covering into the cut edge, making removal harder. Gently scrape the cut edge with a flat blade screwdriver to lift and peel the covering off.</p>
49 <p>On smaller pieces, use duct tape to lift the covering after scraping. For more information on Lexan, see <a href="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/view/support/polycarbonate-info-page/" target="_blank">this page</a>.</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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/lexan01.jpg">
53 <span>Lexan preparation.</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">Scout Torso — Attach Spacers to Bottom Panel</div>
62 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 1 / 8</div>
63 </div>
64 <div class="asm-step-body">
65 <div class="asm-step-text">
66 <p>Attach six 3/4" spacers to the bottom panel of the torso using six 4-40 x 3/8" screws. This panel has no designated front or back.</p>
67 <div class="asm-parts">
68 <div class="asm-part">
69 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">6x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screw</div></div>
70 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4375hscs.gif"></div>
71 </div>
72 <div class="asm-part">
73 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">6x</div><div class="asm-part-name">3/4" hex spacer (F-F)</div></div>
74 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4750hns.gif"></div>
75 </div>
76 </div>
77 </div>
78 <div class="asm-step-figure">
79 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps01.jpg">
80 <span>Figure 1.</span>
81 </div>
82 </div>
83 </div>
84
85 <!-- Step 2 -->
86 <div class="asm-step">
87 <div class="asm-step-header">
88 <div class="asm-step-name">Scout Torso — Attach Top Torso Panel</div>
89 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 2 / 8</div>
90 </div>
91 <div class="asm-step-body">
92 <div class="asm-step-text">
93 <p>Attach the top torso panel using six 4-40 x 3/8" screws.</p>
94 <div class="asm-parts">
95 <div class="asm-part">
96 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">6x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screw</div></div>
97 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4375hscs.gif"></div>
98 </div>
99 </div>
100 </div>
101 <div class="asm-step-figure">
102 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps02.jpg">
103 <span>Figure 2.</span>
104 </div>
105 </div>
106 </div>
107
108 <!-- Step 3 -->
109 <div class="asm-step">
110 <div class="asm-step-header">
111 <div class="asm-step-name">Scout Torso — Attach Bottom Nose Panel</div>
112 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 3 / 8</div>
113 </div>
114 <div class="asm-step-body">
115 <div class="asm-step-text">
116 <p>Slide two 3/4" spacers between the torso panels and use two 4-40 x 3/8" screws to attach the bottom nose panel.</p>
117 <div class="asm-parts">
118 <div class="asm-part">
119 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screw</div></div>
120 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4375hscs.gif"></div>
121 </div>
122 <div class="asm-part">
123 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">3/4" hex spacer (F-F)</div></div>
124 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4750hns.gif"></div>
125 </div>
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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps03.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">Scout Torso — Attach 1" Spacers to Nose Panel</div>
139 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 4 / 8</div>
140 </div>
141 <div class="asm-step-body">
142 <div class="asm-step-text">
143 <p>Attach four 1" spacers to the bottom nose panel using four 4-40 x 3/8" screws.</p>
144 <div class="asm-parts">
145 <div class="asm-part">
146 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screw</div></div>
147 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4375hscs.gif"></div>
148 </div>
149 <div class="asm-part">
150 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">1.0" hex spacer (F-F)</div></div>
151 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/41000hns.gif"></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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps04.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">Scout Torso — Attach Top Nose Panel</div>
166 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 5 / 8</div>
167 </div>
168 <div class="asm-step-body">
169 <div class="asm-step-text">
170 <p>Use six 4-40 x 3/8" screws to attach the top nose panel.</p>
171 <div class="asm-parts">
172 <div class="asm-part">
173 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">6x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screw</div></div>
174 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4375hscs.gif"></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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps05.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">Scout Torso — Attach "L" Brackets to Top of Torso</div>
189 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 6 / 8</div>
190 </div>
191 <div class="asm-step-body">
192 <div class="asm-step-text">
193 <p>Use four nylon rivet fasteners to attach two "L" brackets to the top of the torso as shown.</p>
194 <div class="asm-parts">
195 <div class="asm-part">
196 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">Snap rivet fastener (NSRF-01)</div></div>
197 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/nrf01.gif"></div>
198 </div>
199 </div>
200 </div>
201 <div class="asm-step-figure">
202 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps06.jpg">
203 <span>Figure 6.</span>
204 </div>
205 </div>
206 </div>
207
208 <!-- Step 7 -->
209 <div class="asm-step">
210 <div class="asm-step-header">
211 <div class="asm-step-name">Scout Torso — Attach Spacers to Electronics Backpack</div>
212 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 7 / 8</div>
213 </div>
214 <div class="asm-step-body">
215 <div class="asm-step-text">
216 <p>Attach four 3/4" spacers to the electronics backpack using four 4-40 x 1/4" screws. The remaining four 1/4" screws are reserved for connecting the microcontroller board after final assembly.</p>
217 <div class="asm-parts">
218 <div class="asm-part">
219 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" hex socket screw</div></div>
220 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4250hscs.gif"></div>
221 </div>
222 <div class="asm-part">
223 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">3/4" hex spacer (F-F)</div></div>
224 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/4750hns.gif"></div>
225 </div>
226 </div>
227 </div>
228 <div class="asm-step-figure">
229 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps07.jpg">
230 <span>Figure 7.</span>
231 </div>
232 </div>
233 </div>
234
235 <!-- Step 8 -->
236 <div class="asm-step">
237 <div class="asm-step-header">
238 <div class="asm-step-name">Scout Torso — Mount Electronics Backpack</div>
239 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 8 / 8</div>
240 </div>
241 <div class="asm-step-body">
242 <div class="asm-step-text">
243 <p>Use four rivet fasteners to attach the electronics backpack to the rear of the torso as shown, with the short end facing up.</p>
244 <div class="asm-parts">
245 <div class="asm-part">
246 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">Snap rivet fastener (NSRF-01)</div></div>
247 <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-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/nrf01.gif"></div>
248 </div>
249 </div>
250 </div>
251 <div class="asm-step-figure">
252 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-bipeds/scout-biped-torso-rev-2/WebHome/bps08.jpg">
253 <span>Figure 8 (completed torso).</span>
254 </div>
255 </div>
256 </div>
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