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32 <h1 class="asm">Extreme Quadrapod Body Assembly Guide — Rev. 2</h1>
33 <p><b>Updated November 10, 2004</b></p>
34 <p><span class="asm-warning">Safety first!</span> Wear eye protection and never touch a powered robot!</p>
35 <p><b>Note:</b> Do not use Loctite or thread locks on the assembly — they are not necessary and may cause damage to the Lexan.</p>
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38 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq310s.jpg" style="max-width:100%; border:1px solid #ccc; border-radius:4px;">
39 <p style="font-size:12px; color:#666; margin-top:0.3rem;"><b>Completed Extreme Quadrapod.</b></p>
40 </div>
41 </div>
42
43 <!-- Section: Body Assembly -->
44 <div class="asm-section-title">Body Assembly (Steps 1–6)</div>
45
46 <!-- Step 1 -->
47 <div class="asm-step">
48 <div class="asm-step-header">
49 <div class="asm-step-name">EQ Body — Prepare Long Spacers</div>
50 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 1 / 8</div>
51 </div>
52 <div class="asm-step-body">
53 <div class="asm-step-text">
54 <p><b>Option A — Older kit (3/8" M/F + 1½" F/F spacers):</b> Assemble the long spacers by threading the 3/8" M/F hex standoffs into the 1½" F/F spacers as shown, then proceed to Step 2.</p>
55 <p><b>Option B — Newer kit (1 7/8" F/F aluminum spacers):</b> Skip this step and proceed directly to Step 2.</p>
56 <div class="asm-parts">
57 <div class="asm-part">
58 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">10x</div><div class="asm-part-name">3/8" M/F hex standoff</div></div>
59 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/4375hns2.gif"></div>
60 </div>
61 <div class="asm-part">
62 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">10x</div><div class="asm-part-name">1½" F/F hex spacer</div></div>
63 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/41500hns.gif"></div>
64 </div>
65 </div>
66 </div>
67 <div class="asm-step-figure">
68 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eh223.jpg">
69 <span>Figure 1.</span>
70 </div>
71 </div>
72 </div>
73
74 <!-- Step 2 -->
75 <div class="asm-step">
76 <div class="asm-step-header">
77 <div class="asm-step-name">EQ Body — Attach Spacers to Top Panel</div>
78 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 2 / 8</div>
79 </div>
80 <div class="asm-step-body">
81 <div class="asm-step-text">
82 <p>Use ten 4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screws to attach the spacers to the underside of the top body panel.</p>
83 <div class="asm-parts">
84 <div class="asm-part">
85 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">10x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x 3/8" hex socket screw</div></div>
86 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/4375hscs.gif"></div>
87 </div>
88 </div>
89 </div>
90 <div class="asm-step-figure">
91 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq301.jpg">
92 <span>Figure 2.</span>
93 </div>
94 </div>
95 </div>
96
97 <!-- Step 3 -->
98 <div class="asm-step">
99 <div class="asm-step-header">
100 <div class="asm-step-name">EQ Body — Mount Controller Board Standoffs</div>
101 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 3 / 8</div>
102 </div>
103 <div class="asm-step-body">
104 <div class="asm-step-text">
105 <p>To mount the Bot Board or OOPic-R, use four 3/8" nylon hex spacers and four 4-40 x 1/4" screws through the Lexan from bottom to top. Four additional 1/4" screws (included) are used to attach the board to the spacers.</p>
106 <div class="asm-parts">
107 <div class="asm-part">
108 <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>
109 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/4250hscs.gif"></div>
110 </div>
111 <div class="asm-part">
112 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">4x</div><div class="asm-part-name">3/8" nylon hex spacer</div></div>
113 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/4375hns.gif"></div>
114 </div>
115 </div>
116 </div>
117 <div class="asm-step-figure">
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119 <span>Figure 3.</span>
120 </div>
121 </div>
122 </div>
123
124 <!-- Step 4 -->
125 <div class="asm-step">
126 <div class="asm-step-header">
127 <div class="asm-step-name">EQ Body — Mount IRPD Standoffs (Optional)</div>
128 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 4 / 8</div>
129 </div>
130 <div class="asm-step-body">
131 <div class="asm-step-text">
132 <span class="asm-optional">Optional — only if using front IRPD sensor</span>
133 <p>If mounting an IRPD at the front of the robot, install two 3/8" spacers and two 4-40 x 1/4" screws now. Two additional 1/4" screws are used to attach the IRPD to the spacers.</p>
134 <div class="asm-parts">
135 <div class="asm-part">
136 <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>
137 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/4250hscs.gif"></div>
138 </div>
139 <div class="asm-part">
140 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">3/8" nylon hex spacer</div></div>
141 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/4375hns.gif"></div>
142 </div>
143 </div>
144 </div>
145 <div class="asm-step-figure">
146 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq302.jpg">
147 <span>Figure 4.</span>
148 </div>
149 </div>
150 </div>
151
152 <!-- Step 5 -->
153 <div class="asm-step">
154 <div class="asm-step-header">
155 <div class="asm-step-name">EQ Body — Install End Panels</div>
156 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 5 / 8</div>
157 </div>
158 <div class="asm-step-body">
159 <div class="asm-step-text">
160 <p>Slide the end panels into position as shown. The panel with the servo hole is the front; the panel with the switch holes is the back.</p>
161 </div>
162 <div class="asm-step-figure">
163 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq304.jpg">
164 <span>Figure 5.</span>
165 </div>
166 </div>
167 </div>
168
169 <!-- Step 6 -->
170 <div class="asm-step">
171 <div class="asm-step-header">
172 <div class="asm-step-name">EQ Body — Attach Bottom Panel</div>
173 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 6 / 8</div>
174 </div>
175 <div class="asm-step-body">
176 <div class="asm-step-text">
177 <p>Mount the bottom panel — note it is symmetrical with no front or back.</p>
178 <p><b>Option A (older kit — 3/8" M/F + 1½" F/F spacers):</b> Use ten 4-40 x 1/4" hex screws.</p>
179 <p><b>Option B (newer kit — 1 7/8" F/F spacers):</b> Use ten 4-40 x 3/8" hex screws.</p>
180 <div class="asm-parts">
181 <div class="asm-part">
182 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">10x</div><div class="asm-part-name">4-40 x .250" or 3/8" hex socket screw (see options above)</div></div>
183 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/4375hscs.gif"></div>
184 </div>
185 </div>
186 </div>
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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq305.jpg">
189 <span>Figure 6.</span>
190 </div>
191 </div>
192 </div>
193
194 <!-- Section: 2 DOF Legs -->
195 <div class="asm-section-title">2 DOF Leg Installation (Steps 7-1 to 7-4)</div>
196
197 <!-- Step 7-1 -->
198 <div class="asm-step">
199 <div class="asm-step-header">
200 <div class="asm-step-name">2 DOF — Install First Leg</div>
201 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 7-1 / 7-4</div>
202 </div>
203 <div class="asm-step-body">
204 <div class="asm-step-text">
205 <p>Install the leg onto the robot base. To make this easier, pre-drill the indicated holes with a 1/16" drill bit. Use two #2 x 1/4" Phillips head tapping screws and two washers through the servo horn holes as shown.</p>
206 <div class="asm-parts">
207 <div class="asm-part">
208 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw</div></div>
209 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/2250phts.gif"></div>
210 </div>
211 <div class="asm-part">
212 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 lock washer</div></div>
213 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/2setlw.gif"></div>
214 </div>
215 </div>
216 </div>
217 <div class="asm-step-figure">
218 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq201.jpg">
219 <span>Figure 7-1.</span>
220 </div>
221 </div>
222 </div>
223
224 <!-- Step 7-2 / 7-3 -->
225 <div class="asm-step">
226 <div class="asm-step-header">
227 <div class="asm-step-name">2 DOF — Align &amp; Install All Legs</div>
228 <div class="asm-step-num">Steps 7-2 &amp; 7-3</div>
229 </div>
230 <div class="asm-step-body">
231 <div class="asm-step-text">
232 <p><b>Step 7-2:</b> Make sure the leg lines up with the body as shown — correct alignment helps the robot walk straight.</p>
233 <p><b>Step 7-3:</b> Install all four legs the same way, ensuring they all line up. This completes the mechanical assembly for the 2 DOF robot. See the Tutorials page for programming information.</p>
234 </div>
235 <div class="asm-figures">
236 <div class="asm-step-figure">
237 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq202.jpg">
238 <span>Figure 7-2 (alignment).</span>
239 </div>
240 <div class="asm-step-figure">
241 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq203.jpg">
242 <span>Figure 7-3 (all legs installed).</span>
243 </div>
244 </div>
245 </div>
246 </div>
247
248 <!-- Step 7-4 -->
249 <div class="asm-step">
250 <div class="asm-step-header">
251 <div class="asm-step-name">2 DOF — Install Side Panels (Addendum — Newer Kits)</div>
252 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 7-4</div>
253 </div>
254 <div class="asm-step-body">
255 <div class="asm-step-text">
256 <p>Newer kits include four black plastic side panels and eight extra body holes. Align the bottom of each panel in the bottom holes, routing the leg servo wires through the panel's hole, then press the top of the panel into place. To remove, press outward at the top of the panel.</p>
257 </div>
258 <div class="asm-step-figure">
259 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq204.jpg">
260 <span>Figure 7-4.</span>
261 </div>
262 </div>
263 </div>
264
265 <!-- Section: 3 DOF Legs -->
266 <div class="asm-section-title">3 DOF Leg Installation (Steps 8-1 to 8-4)</div>
267
268 <!-- Step 8-1 -->
269 <div class="asm-step">
270 <div class="asm-step-header">
271 <div class="asm-step-name">3 DOF — Install First Leg</div>
272 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 8-1 / 8-4</div>
273 </div>
274 <div class="asm-step-body">
275 <div class="asm-step-text">
276 <p>Install the leg onto the robot base. Pre-drill the indicated holes with a 1/16" drill bit. Use two #2 x 1/4" Phillips head tapping screws and two washers through the servo horn holes as shown.</p>
277 <div class="asm-parts">
278 <div class="asm-part">
279 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 x .250" tapping screw</div></div>
280 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/2250phts.gif"></div>
281 </div>
282 <div class="asm-part">
283 <div class="asm-part-info"><div class="asm-part-qty">2x</div><div class="asm-part-name">#2 lock washer</div></div>
284 <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-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/2setlw.gif"></div>
285 </div>
286 </div>
287 </div>
288 <div class="asm-step-figure">
289 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq306.jpg">
290 <span>Figure 8-1.</span>
291 </div>
292 </div>
293 </div>
294
295 <!-- Step 8-2 / 8-3 -->
296 <div class="asm-step">
297 <div class="asm-step-header">
298 <div class="asm-step-name">3 DOF — Align &amp; Install All Legs</div>
299 <div class="asm-step-num">Steps 8-2 &amp; 8-3</div>
300 </div>
301 <div class="asm-step-body">
302 <div class="asm-step-text">
303 <p><b>Step 8-2:</b> Make sure the leg lines up with the body as shown — correct alignment helps the robot walk straight.</p>
304 <p><b>Step 8-3:</b> Install all four legs the same way, ensuring they all line up. This completes the mechanical assembly for the 3 DOF robot. See the Tutorials page for programming information.</p>
305 </div>
306 <div class="asm-figures">
307 <div class="asm-step-figure">
308 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq307.jpg">
309 <span>Figure 8-2 (alignment).</span>
310 </div>
311 <div class="asm-step-figure">
312 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq308.jpg">
313 <span>Figure 8-3 (all legs installed).</span>
314 </div>
315 </div>
316 </div>
317 </div>
318
319 <!-- Step 8-4 -->
320 <div class="asm-step">
321 <div class="asm-step-header">
322 <div class="asm-step-name">3 DOF — Install Side Panels (Addendum — Newer Kits)</div>
323 <div class="asm-step-num">Step 8-4</div>
324 </div>
325 <div class="asm-step-body">
326 <div class="asm-step-text">
327 <p>Newer kits include four black plastic side panels and eight extra body holes. Align the bottom of each panel in the bottom holes, routing the leg servo wires through the panel's hole, then press the top into place. To remove, press outward at the top of the panel.</p>
328 </div>
329 <div class="asm-step-figure">
330 <img src="https://wiki.lynxmotion.com/info/wiki/lynxmotion/download/servo-erector-set-robots-kits/ses-v1-robots/ses-v1-quadrapods/quadrapod-extreme-body/WebHome/eq204.jpg">
331 <span>Figure 8-4.</span>
332 </div>
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