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- Page 1 2012 Edition VATAR ® Manipulator Arm User Manual www.robotex.com...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Ensure that all parts are secured in place and properly installed. Do not try to make repairs yourself. Parts may not work properly if they have been repaired by a party other than RoboteX, Inc. Do not modify any components on the robot or Manipulator Arm yourself. Doing so may cause permanent damage not covered by your warranty. - Page 3 Manipulator Arm Overview The RoboteX Avatar ® II Manipulator Arm is a compact, easy-to-use robotic manipulator arm designed specifically for the Avatar® II platform. The arm enables the user to remotely interact with objects of interest, and it is designed to be used with the included rear weight plate for optimal stability and lifting capability.
- Page 4 Manipulator Arm Setup Instructions Make sure the robot is powered OFF (i.e., make sure there is no battery in the robot and/or that the battery is pulled out like in the picture above) before attempting to install arm. The robot MUST be powered off when installing any accessories onto the robot. Remove the payload bay covers from Bay #1 (closest to the front of the robot) and Bay #3 (the smaller bay back by antenna) using a coin or flathead screwdriver to release each screw.
- Page 5 Next, attach the rear weight onto the rear payload bay (#3) and tighten down the four fastening screws into the robot. Be careful not to over tighten and strip the screw head. Next, take the Manipulator Arm and align the connector on the underside of the turret base with the connector on Bay #1 of the robot.
- Page 6 Once both the weight plate and arm are securely fastened, it is safe to re-insert the robot battery and power on the unit. The fully set up robot should look like the model depicted above. Time to start using your Manipulator Arm! NOTE: In addition to securing the rear weight plate, it is highly recommended that you keep the front flippers flat on the ground while operating the arm.
- Page 7 Manipulator Arm Controls (using Robot Controller) When the arm is attached to the robot, the standard robot controls remain mostly the same. The only difference is that the payload switch button (green) will now switch the view on the controller screen between the robot drive camera, arm camera, and split screen mode.
- Page 8 B) Controls for the Manipulator Arm (both modes) ARM MODE CONTROLS (see Figure 1 on page 9) Shoulder and Turret Control (Left Joystick): • Push Left and Right: Rotate Turret Base • Push Up and Down: Move Shoulder Joint Elbow and Wrist Control (Right Joystick): •...
- Page 9 FIGURE 1 Controls for Avatar II with Manipulator Arm in ARM MODE ® (Full Arm Control, Robot Movement Disabled) Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual 12/2012...
- Page 10 FIGURE 2 Controls for Avatar II with Manipulator Arm in DRIVE MODE ® (Robot Movement and Partial Arm Control, Full Arm Control Disabled) Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual 12/2012...
- Page 11 Manipulator Arm Controls (through Command Terminal Accessory) When operating the Avatar® II through an Avatar® Command Terminal accessory (sold separately), you can use the included Xbox controller to control the Manipulator Arm. Please see the “Command Terminal User Manual” for a full rundown of Command Terminal-related controls and functions.
- Page 12 B) Command Terminal Manipulator Arm Controls ARM MODE CONTROLS (see Figure 3 on page 13) Left Joystick /Shoulder and Turret Control Joystick: • Push Left and Right: Rotate Turret (Base) Joint • Push Up and Down: Rotate Shoulder Joint Right Joystick/Elbow and Wrist Control Joystick: •...
- Page 13 FIGURE 3 Controls for Avatar II with Manipulator Arm in ARM MODE ® (Full Arm Control, Robot Movement Disabled) Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual 12/2012...
- Page 14 FIGURE 3 Controls for Avatar II with Manipulator Arm in DRIVE MODE ® (Robot Movement and Partial Arm Control, Full Arm Control Disabled) Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual 12/2012...
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Page 15: Warranty And Maintenance
Complete maintenance service is available. Avatar® II-certified repair technicians perform module replacement and rebuilding at our maintenance facility in Silicon Valley. Labor is charged as a flat rate depending on the required service. Contact the RoboteX Service Department for more information: Attention – Service Department RoboteX, Inc.
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