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Rethink Robotics baxter Manual

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  • Page 1 vacuum cup gripper kit...
  • Page 2 A. To attach Gripper, use the Navigator Knob to go to Settings > Hardware > Configure End Effectors. Choose “Front” or “Behind”. B. Baxter will pose with training cuff facing upward for easy gripper attachment.
  • Page 3 attach gripper A. Hook Vacuum Cup Gripper onto two posts on wrist. B. Insert plug into receptacle until you hear a “click” . C. Tighten both screws with enclosed 3mm hex key.
  • Page 4 attach vacuum tubing to arm For new installations, see other side for instructions to To release tubing from air inlet, push inlet in while install vacuum generator. pulling tubing out. Attach tubing to robot arm. Check to ensure tubing is on same arm as installed vacuum generator(s).
  • Page 5 attach extensions - optional Screw in extension until snug. Note: Up to two extensions may be attached to each Vacuum Cup Gripper. A. No Extension. B. One Extension. C. Two Extensions.
  • Page 6 select and attach vacuum cup A. Select Vacuum Cup. Vacuum Cups should fit entirely on the object surface. Choose the smallest vacuum cup wherever possible. Choose a larger vacuum cup if the robot cannot lift the weight of the object with a smaller one. Textured or irregular surfaces may require a larger vacuum cup.
  • Page 7 test grasp Configure gripper on screen and choose “Train”. A. Once trained, press grasp button on training cuff to test grasp. B. Pick up object. Make adjustments as necessary.
  • Page 8 For new installations remove lower front panel Using 2.5 mm hex key found in the Vacuum Generator bag, loosen 2 screws from the Lower Front Panel. Gently remove Lower Front Panel by pulling straight from robot.
  • Page 9 install vacuum generator Choose arm for Vacuum Cup Gripper. 4. If mounting Gripper on robot’s right arm, plug wires Vacuum Generator will mount to same side as selected marked SR-R and BR-R into vacuum generator. (Plug arm. Two vacuum generators can be mounted on plate. wires marked SR-L and BR-L into vacuum generator mounted on robot’s left arm.) 1.
  • Page 10 To re-order: P/N: 24001 Vacuum Cup Gripper Kit P/N: 24905 Vacuum Cup Replacements P/N: 24906 Extension Replacements P/N: 24907 Tubing Replacement _____________________________________________________ Rethink Robotics and Baxter are trademarks of Rethink Robotics, Inc. P/N: 21851 12/2012 www.RethinkRobotics.com...