Robotex Avatar II User Manual 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):
• Push Left and Right: Rotate Wrist Join
• Push Up and Down: Move Elbow Joint
Gripper Control Knob:
• Opens and closes gripper
Note: If gripper does not close all the way, open gripper past full-open position and
try to close again. If the gripper does not open all the way, close the gripper until
the arm motor stops making a sound and then open it again.
Shoulder + Elbow Combo Control Knob:
• Push Up: Arm reaches forward by moving shoulder and elbow concurrently
• Push Down: Arm retracts by moving shoulder and elbow joints concurrently
DRIVE MODE (see Figure 2 on page 10)
Robot Movement (Left Joystick):
• The left joystick controls main robot movement
(left/right and forward/reverse).
• The joystick accepts a range of input – the further
you push the stick, the faster the robot will go.
Partial Arm Control – Shoulder and Elbow Movement (Right Joystick):
• Push Left and Right: Rotate Wrist Join
• Push Up and Down: Move Elbow Joint
Gripper Control Knob:
• Opens and closes gripper
Note: If gripper does not close, open gripper past full-open position and try to close
again.
8 Avatar® Manipulator Arm User Manual 12/2012