2022 Assembly
Please don't hesitate to email David Brown (david_h_brown@uri.edu) if you have any questions about assembly, maintenance, or repair.
2022 Assembly Guide (PDF) -- a copy is shipped with each kit
Assembly videos
The assembly videos are collected in this folder on URI's video service where you can also jump to bookmarks matching the numbering in the assembly guide. The original resolution of these videos is "FHD," 1920x1080; expand to full screen to see maximum detail.
Stage 1 (25:39) - Bucket bottom
Stage 2 (52:41) - Rotating arm
Stage 3 (43:15) - Bucket top
Optional: "3.8.6" check power cable with multimeter (not in printed guide nor main video)
Stage 4 (21:15) - Final assembly, pipe mounting parts
Step 4.3, "Attach the spiral arm to the servo" is the first part of the main video, it may be all you need. The remaining steps in this stage are relatively unsubtle and don't benefit as much from watching me.
Stage 5 (13:43) - Post-assembly self-test