Table of Contents

• Description
• Features
• Specifications
• Quickstart Guide / Assembly
• Actuators
• Working Envelope
• What's Included

Description

The Lynxmotion (LSS) - 3 DoF Robotic Arm (Kit) was designed to be an inexpensive yet highly versatile robotic arm using the fully configurable Lynxmotion Smart Servo (LSS) actuators. The four-bar mechanical design ensures the end effector remains parallel to the surface, and offloads much of the weight of the joints onto the base. Combined with the Lynxmotion conveyor system, a tabletop assembly system can be created within a few hours.

Although well suited for use on a desk for development and experimentation, the arm is meant to be easily fitted to a mobile robot and powered using a 3S LiPo battery (sold separately) with XT60 connector. The included Mini Parallel Gripper uses a micro servo, acrylic and foam to be as lightweight as possible. The gripper opens to 40mm and the bracket allows it to be mounted horizontally or vertically.

The arm includes three main electronic components: The LSS Adapter makes connecting to a computer, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, XBee or other serial device easy, while the LSS-2IO programmable microcontroller (which control the gripper RC servo)  and LSS-5VR voltage regulator mean the normal RC servo in the gripper can be used with the LSS communication protocol.  

CAD design files, as well as examples of how to communicate with the smart servos via Arduino and Python are available so that students and hobbyists can more easily integrate the arm into their projects. The graphical user interface LSS FlowArm, created using FlowBotics Studio, makes recording and playing back sequences effortless. 

Features

• Three fully configurable modular smart servo motors
• Composite G10 frame
• Parallel gripper opens 40mm 
• Create sequences using handheld teach mode, coordinates, virtual arm
• Built-in safety (current, temperature, voltage) 
• Easy to understand and human readable LSS communication protocol

Specifications

The following are provided with the vertical gripper option:

• Axes: 3 degrees of freedom + gripper
• Max Horizontal Reach: 15" / 38cm
• Max Vertical Reach: 8.25" / 21cm
• Power Supply In: 110V to 240V AC 50/60Hz AC (US type A plug)
• Power Supply Out: 12V, 6A DC with XT60 connector
• Arm weight: 1.39 pounds / 634g 
• Gripper opening: 1.34" / 3.4cm

Quickstart Guide / Assembly

LSS 3 DoF Robotic Arm KIT steps: 3 DoF Servo Setup 3 DoF Base 3 DoF Preparation 3 DoF Links 3 DoF Mini Gripper 3 DoF Final 3 DoF Wiring LSS 3 DoF Robotic Arm Software: LSS FlowArm - Setup LSS FlowArm - Software (complete user guide) LSS 3 DoF Robotic Arm Custom Parts 3 DoF Parts

Actuators

Working Envelope

What's Included

SES - Robots & Kits
1x LSS-BR-KT	1x SES-MG-KT
Base Rotate Kit	Mini Gripper Kit
Servos
3x LSS-ST1
LSS Standard
Electronics
1x LSS-ADA	1x LSS-2IO	1x LSS-5VR	1x BX-12006000-XT60	1x USBC-02	4x ZT-07in
LSS Adapter	2IO Module	5V Module	12V w/ XT60	USB to Mini B	7" Zip Tie
3x LSS-C-100-S	1x LSS-C-150-Y	1x SEA-01	1x SEA-02
100mm Cable	150mm Y Cable	6in Extension	12in Extension
Brackets (SES)
2x ASB-28	1x ASB-43
LSS Single Wide	Mini C Bracket
SES - Mechanics
27x PHS-02	2x PHS-16	4x PHS-17	2x PHS-18	2x PHS-19	12x PHS-05
2-56 x 1/4"	M3 x 10mm	M3 x 20mm	M3 x 30mm	M3 x 40mm	2-56 x 1/2"
2x AHS-EC	15x PHTS-01	26x SW-04	8x SLN-03
Electronic Clip	#2 x 1/4"	3 x 5.6mm Washer	M3 Locknut
LSS - 3 DoF Parts
1x LSS-3DOF-L-01	5x LSS-3DOF-L-02	1x LSS-3DOF-L-03	2x LSS-3DOF-L-04	1x LSS-3DOF-L-05	1x LSS-3DOF-L-06
Link #1	Link #2	Link #3	Link #4	Link #5	Link #6
1x LSS-3DOF-BP	1x LSS-3DOF-BS	2x LSS-3DOF-CT-S	2x LSS-3DOF-CT-L
Base Plate	Back Support	Small Support	Large Support