Robotics Unit
In this unit, we will do Robot Assembly, Calibration, and Testing.
Robotics - Video and File Links
This page contains the links to videos, files, and 3D models to help you complete certain aspects of the Robotics Unit. Listed below are the steps we will take to assemble our robot, the Hexapod. Each step contains hyperlink(s) to a video, a PDF file, and/or a 3D model.
MECHANICAL INTEGRATION
The STEMI Box. See this PDF file, page 2
Charging the Battery. See this PDF file, pages 3 & 4
Assembly Part 1: Bone Links Assembly. See this PDF file pages 5 & 6. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
Assembly Part 2: Right Foot Links Assembly. See this PDF file pages 7 & 8. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
Assembly Part 3: Left Foot Links Assembly. See this PDF file pages 9 & 10. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
Assembly Part 4: Right Hips Assembly. First, see this PDF file page 11. Second, watch this video. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
Assembly Part 5: Left Hips Assembly. First, see this PDF file page 12. Second, watch this video. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
Assembly Part 6: Spacers to the Bottom Plate. See this PDF file pages 13 & 14. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
Assembly Part 7: Hips to the Bottom Plate. See this PDF file pages 15 & 16. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION
Assembly Part 8: Connecting the Wires. First, see this PDF file page 2. Second, watch this video.
Assembly Part 9: STEMI PCB to the Spacers. See this PDF file pages 3 & 4. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
Assembly Part 10: Servo Horns to the Top Plate. See this PDF file pages 5 & 6. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct assembly
SYSTEM TEST & TROUBLESHOOTING
Assembly Part 11: Testing of First Servo Motors + Top Plate to Hips. First, see this PDF file page 2. Second, watch this video.
Assembly Part 12: Testing of Second Servo Motors + Bone Links to Hips. First, see this PDF file page 3. Second, watch this video.
Assembly Part 13: Testing of Third Servo Motors + Foot Links to Bone Links. First, see this PDF file page 4. Second, watch this video.
CALIBRATION & OPERATION
Assembly Part 14: Calibration. First, see this PDF file pages 2-6. Second, watch this video. Also, it's good you see this 3D model or rendering of a correct calibration.
Assembly Part 15: Download the STEMI Lab application. See this PDF file pages 7 & 8.
Assembly Part 16: Robot’s Modes. See this PDF file pages 9-11.
DISASSEMBLY
Having assembled the Hexapod and operated it (taking it through its paces), it’s time to do the opposite/reverse of the Assembly. We need to Disassemble the robot for the next set of Technology Education students.
Use this PDF document for the disassembly process. Start from page 4.