Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Contents 1. Starting Bioloid ························· 4 1-1. What is Bioloid? ······································· 5 1-2. Parts of Bioloid ········································ 6 1-3. Installing Bioloid Software··································· 8 1-3-1. The Contents of Bioloid’s CD ······················· 8 1-3-2. Installing Software····························· 8 1-4. How to Use Bioloid ······································ 9 2.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-4. Examples of Advanced Level································· 146 2-4-1. Dinosaur ································ 147 2-4-2. Puppy ·································· 158 2-4-3. King Spider ······························· 169 2-4-4. Humanoid ································ 177 3. Bioloid Operation and Maintenance ··············· 192 3-1. Finding the Serial COM Port Number of the PC ························ 193 3-2.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 1-1. What is Bioloid? Bioloid is composed of block-shaped parts where users can assemble robots in various shapes and functions - making it truly all-around robot kit. Furthermore, we provide software that enable users to connect assembled robots to PC, allowing them to program the robots. With the...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 1-2. Parts of Bioloid ◎ Main Parts of Bioloid Main Controller CM-5 The main controller of Bioloid robot. Using parts, robots connecting Dynamixel(actuator module, sensor module) to a ■ CM-5 CM-5. Robot Exclusive Actuator, Dynamixel AX-12 Actuator module that functions as joint of robot.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series ◎ Names of each part of AX-12 ( Acutator) Connector ◎ Names of each part of AX-S1 (Sensor Module) Sensor Connector ◎ Names of each part of CM-5 Serial Cable Jack POWER POWER JACK START button...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 1-3. Installing Bioloid Software 1-3-1. The Contents of Bioloid’s CD Many helpful materials and instruction are included in the CD. : Programs that needs to be installed in PC in order to operate Bioloid robot. Sofware : QuickStart, User’s Guide and manuals for the Dynamixel (AX-12, AX-S1).
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 1-4. How to Use Bioloid ◎ Manuals ▷ QuickStart QuickStart explains how to assemble and operate robots quick and easily, and how to download a program. Printed QuickStart book is provided for your convenience. ▷ User’s Guide User’s Guide explains the operating principle and the program process of...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series ◎ Robot examples and Bioloid Kit Series Beginner Level Robots Beginner kit Beginner Level Robots : Robots with 4 and less joints that can be assembled with Beginner kit. Intermediate Level Robots Beginner kit AX-12, 4 pcs...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-1-2. Downloading Robot Programs To activate the robots, the users must use the program. Transferring robot program from the PC to CM-5 is called “download.” Serial Cable Download Program ※ If your PC does not support Serial COM Port, install USB2Serial converter.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series ◎ How to download Behavior Control Program The filename extension of Behavior Control Program is “bpg.” The users must download this program to activate the robots. Connect PC and CM-5 Turn on of CM-5. Power Serial Cable Go to File (F) =>Select Open(o) menu and open...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series ◎ How to download Motion Data The filename extension of Motion Data is “mtn.” The users download this program whenever it is necessary.. Connect PC and CM-5 Turn on of CM-5. Power Serial Cable Select Management(M)=>Robot Motion (R)menu.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series ◎ Download Troubleshooting If the users see error messages while downloading a program, take the following steps. [ Types of Error Message ] [Troubleshooting Step 1] Make sure CM-5 is connected to the PC. (Troubleshooting Step 2) Make sure CM-5 power is on.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-1-3. Operating the Robots ◎ Offline Robot Activation Offline robot activation, as name indicates, is the operation of the robots without the connection to PC. Disconnect Serial Cable from CM-5 Serial Cable Press MODE button to make PLAY LED flash on and...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series ◎ Online Robot Activation Online robot activation, as name indicates, is the operation of the robots with the connection to PC. This mode involves the confirmation of the message via monitor when the robot is sending a message to the PC.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-1. Crossing Gate Let’s build a crossing gate that opens and closes with a button. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor AX-12 × 1 × 1 × 1 F2 × 1 × 5 × 1 BU × 1 WA ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 5 CABLE-14 ※Wiring motor CABLE-14 CM-5 m ot or Connector ※Using side connector of , connect cable. CM-5...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Crossing Gate\CheckAssembly(Crossing Gate).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs.”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Side View The Bar is parallel to surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-2. Universal Gauge Let’s build a Universal gauge that can control the movement speed of gauge with buttons. (1) Necessary parts motor CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 AX-12 × 1 F3 × 3 F6 × 1 × 1 × 1 ※Nuts, screws, and cables shown below are the same as the actual size.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Universal Guage\CheckAssembly(Universal Guage).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Top View The bar is perpendicular to...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-3. Sound-Level Meter Let’s build a sound-level meter that shows the sound level in a gauge when a sensor detects sound. (1) Necessary parts motor F3 × 5 F6 × 1 AX-12 × 1 AX-S1 ADAPTOR-CM5 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\ Sound-Level Meter \CheckAssembly(Sound-Level Meter).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs.”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Top View The bar is perpendicular to...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-4. Crocodile Mouth Let’s build a crocodile mouth that opens a mouth when a sensor detects an object and that makes sound when an object is not detected by a sensor in front for a certain period of time.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 6 CABLE-10 CABLE-18 ※Wiring CABLE-18 CM-5 m ot or CABLE-10 m ot or motor...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\ Crocodile Mouth \CheckAssembly(Crocodile Mouth).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Side View The Mouth of crocodile is parallel to surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-5. Pan Tilt Let’s build a pan tilt robot that can be controlled with the pan(right and left) and tilt(up and down) buttons. (1) Necessary parts BU × 1 motor motor WA × 1 AX-12 × 2 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 6 ※Using side connector of CM-5 CABLE-14 connect cable. motor Connector ※Wiring CABLE-14 CM-5 m ot or CABLE-14 CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or motor...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Pan Tilt\CheckAssembly(Pan Tilt).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram.. ※Top View ※Side View The Pan Tilt is parallel to...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-6. Parking Gate Let’s build a parking gate that automatically opens and closes the door when a sensor detects an object. (1) Necessary parts motor motor F3 × 8 F6 × 1 AX-12 × 2 AX-S1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling CM-5 Joint Step 1 Step 2 : 4pcs ※Check ADAPTOR-CM5 assembly point CM-5 [Battery included] N1 : 4pcs : 4pcs motor Step 3 : 6pcs F3 : 3pcs ※Check assembly point motor : 6pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 7 motor CABLE-10 Connector CABLE-14 ※Wiring CABLE-10 CM-5 m ot or motor CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-10 CM-5 CABLE-10 Connector ※Using side connectors of , connect cables. CM-5...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Parking Gate \CheckAssembly(Parking Gate).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Top View ※Side View The bar is parrael to the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-7. Melody Car Let’s build a melody car that chimes and moves in a direction corresponding to a button (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor motor motor AX-12 × 4 AX-S1 × 1 × 1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Left Wheel : 2 sets Right Wheel : 2 sets Step 1 Step 2 ※Assemble 2 sets using ※Assemble 2 sets using motor motor motor motor ※Insert nuts ※Attach nut stickers : ※Insert nuts ※Attach nut stickers :...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Whole Body Assembly Step 5 ※Bottom view ※Wiring CABLE-6 CABLE-6 m ot or m ot or CABLE-6 motor motor CABLE-10 m ot or CABLE-10 CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-6 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Melody Car \CheckAssembly(Melody Car).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 Close the CM-5 online robot activation. (4) Operating the Robot Operate completed robot using demonstration(example)program. Step 1 Download “Example” file which is behavior control program. (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Melody Car\DemoExample(\Melody Car).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs.”.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-8. Robot Arm Let’s build a robot arm that can be controlled by a button. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor motor AX-12 × 3 × 1 × 1 F1 × 1 × 1 F3 × 4 F9 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Complete Wiring and Assembly Step 7 ※Wiring CABLE-14 CM-5 m ot or CABLE-10 CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-10 m ot or m ot or motor motor CABLE-14 CABLE-14 motor ※Using side connector of CM-5 ※Left side view...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Robot Arm\CheckAssembly(Robot Arm).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Front View ※Side View The palm of the hand is facing the front.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-9. Obstacle Detection Car Let’s build a car that detects an obstacle with a sensor and that avoid the obstacle automatically. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor motor motor AX-12 × 4 AX-S1 × 1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Left Wheel : 2 sets Right Wheel : 2 sets Step 1 Step 2 ※Assemble 2 sets using ※Assemble 2 sets using motor motor motor motor ※Insert nuts ※Attach nut stickers : ※Insert nuts ※Attach nut stickers :...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Whole Body Assembly Step 5 ※Bottom view ※Wiring CABLE-6 CABLE-6 m ot or m ot or CABLE-6 motor motor CABLE-10 m ot or CABLE-10 CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-6 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Obstacle Detection Car\CheckAssembly(Obstacle Detection Car).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 Close the CM-5 online robot activation. (4) Operating the Robot Operate completed robot using demonstration(example)program. Step 1 Download “Example” file which is behavior control program. (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\ Obstacle Detection Car\DemoExample(Obstacle Detection Car).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program”...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-10. Greeting Penguin Let’s build a penguin robot that greets when it detects an object in front and that raises hand when detecting an object on side. (1) Necessary parts ADAPTOR-CM5 CM-5 motor motor motor motor AX-12 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Shoulder : 2 sets Hand : 2 sets Head Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 ※Assemble 2 sets in ※Assemble 2 sets in a same style. a same style. N1 : 4pcs S1 : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Leg : 2 sets Foot : 2 sets Step 5 Step 6 N1 : 3pcs ※Assemble 2 sets in a same ※Assemble 2 sets in a same style. style. : 4pcs : 4pcs S1 : 3pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series CM-5 Assembly and Wiring Step 8 : 4pcs CABLE-14 motor motor CM-5 CABLE-14 [Battery included] CABLE-10 : 4pcs motor motor CABLE-10 ※Wiring Connector CABLE-14 m ot or CABLE-14 m ot or CABLE-6 m ot or m otor...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Greeting Penguin\CheckAssembly(Greeting Penguin).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram ※Side View ※Back View Two legs are perpendicular to the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-11. Attacking Duck Let’s build a duck robot that attack with a beak when the sensor detects an object. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor motor AX-12 × 3 AX-S1 × × 1 × 1 F1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring Step 7 ※Left side view ※Wiring CABLE-14 CM-5 m ot or CABLE-10 CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-10 m ot or m ot or motor motor CABLE-10 CABLE-14 motor ※Using side connector of...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Attacking Duck\CheckAssembly\Attacking Duck).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Front View ※Side View The palm of the hand is facing the front.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-12. Cliff Detection Car Let’s build a car that detects and avoids cliff and obstacle automatically by a sensor. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor motor motor AX-12 × 4 AX-S1 × 1 × 1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Left Wheel : 2 sets Right Wheel : 2 sets Step 1 Step 2 ※Assemble 2 sets using ※Assemble 2 sets using motor motor motor motor ※Insert nuts ※Attach nut stickers : ※Insert nuts ※Attach nut stickers :...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Whole Body Assembly and Wiring Step 5 ※Bottom view ※Wiring CABLE-6 CABLE-6 m ot or m ot or CABLE-6 motor motor CABLE-10 m ot or CABLE-10 CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-6 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Cliff Detection Car\CheckAssembly(Cliff Detection Car).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 Close the CM-5 online robot activation. (4) Operating the Robot Operate completed robot using demonstration(example)program. Step 1 Download “Example” file which is behavior control program. (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Cliff Detection Car \DemoExample(Cliff Detection Car).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program”...
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-13. Clapping Penguin Let’s build a penguin robot that greets when it meets an object in front and that imitates the handclap action (1) Necessary parts ADAPTOR-CM5 CM-5 motor motor motor motor AX-12 × 4 AX-S1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling (2) Assembling Shoulder : 2 sets Hand : 2 sets Head Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 ※Assemble 2 sets in a same ※Assemble 2 sets in a same style. style. : 4pcs N1 : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Leg : 2 sets Foot : 2 sets Step 5 Step 6 : 3pcs ※Assemble 2sets in a same ※Assemble 2sets in a same style. style. : 4pcs : 4pcs : 3pcs Lower Part of Body Assembly Step 7 ※Insert nuts...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series CM-5 Assembly and Wiring Step 8 : 4pcs CABLE-20 CABLE-18 CABLE-14 CM-5 [Battery included] motor : 4pcs motor ※Wiring Connector CABLE-10 CABLE-20 m ot or CABLE-18 motor m o t o r CABLE-6 m o t o r...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Clapping Penguin\CheckAssembly(Clapping Penguin).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Front View ※Back View Two legs are perpendicular to the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-2-14. Walking Droid Let’s build 2-legged walking robot, Droid. This robot continues to move forward, and when it meets an obstacle, it will avoid it. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor motor motor AX-12 × 4 AX-S1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Right Leg 1 Right Leg 3 Step 1 Step 3 ※Check ※Insert nuts assembly : 4pcs S1 : 8pcs Step 1 motor motor : 4pcs Right Leg 2 Step 2 : 4pcs ※Check assembly point...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Waist Step 7 ※Attach nut stickers: make sure nuts do not come off ※Insert nuts : 12pcs Sticker : 2pcs : 12pcs : 2pcs Lower Part of Body Step 8 CABLE-14 : 16pcs ※Insert nuts CABLE-10...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Complete Assembly and Wiring Step 10 ※Wiring CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or : 4pcs CABLE-10 CM-5 m ot or Step 9 CM-5 CABLE-10 CM-5 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Beginner\Walking Droid\CheckAssembly(Walking Droid).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Front View ※Back View Both feet are flat on the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-1. Probing Robot Let’s build a probing robot that picks up an object in front and that moves it aside. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor AX-12 × 7 AX-S1 × 1 × 1 × 1 F1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Sensor Assembly Joint Step 1 Step 2 Step 1 motor : 4pcs motor : 2pcs : 4pcs : 8pcs ※Insert nuts ※Check assembly : 8pcs point : 2pcs motor : 8pcs Claw Assembly Step 3 ※Insert nuts...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 10 : 4pcs Step 4 CM-5 [Battery included] ※Bottom view ※Wiring CABLE-6 m ot or m ot or m ot or m ot or m ot or CABLE-10 m ot or m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Probing Robot\CheckAssembly(Probing Robot).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs.”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Side View ※Top View Claw is horizontal to the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-2. Excavator Let’s build an excavator that performs excavation works with its robot arm when the sensor detects an object. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor × 8 AX-S1 × 1 × 1 × 1 F10 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Wheel : 4 sets Drive 1 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 ※Insert nuts : 2pcs ※Using : 2pcs Step 2 motor motor motor motor , assemble 4sets. motor motor Step 3 motor motor : 4pcs ※Assembl in a same style.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Arm 1 Step 8 : 3pcs : 3pcs ※Check assembly point : 3pcs motor ※Insert : 4pcs nuts Step 6 motor : 20pcs ※Insert nuts : 4pcs Step 5 ※Check assembly point motor Arm 2 Step 9 ※Insert nuts...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Whole Body Assembly Step 10 ※Top view Check screw assembly point. Step 9 : 4pcs ※Enlarged image : 4pcs m ot or m ot or m ot or m ot or m ot or Step 4...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Excavator\CheckAssembly(Excavator).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs.”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Side View ※Top View Each joint of robot arm forms the right angle.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-3. Robot Flower Let's build a robot that blooms a flower when the light is shone and that moves petals when there is a sound. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor AX-12 × 6 AX-S1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Joint 1 : 3 sets Joint 2 : 3 sets Step 1 Step 2 ※Assemble 3 sets in a same style. ※Assemble 3 sets in a same style. : 4pcs : 4pcs : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring Step 9 ※Wiring CABLE-20 CM-5 CABLE-6 m ot or CABLE-10 m ot or m ot or m ot or CABLE-20 CM-5 m ot or CABLE-10 m ot or m ot or CABLE-20 CM-5 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Robot Flower\CheckAssembly(Robot Flower).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs.”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series STep 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Side View ※Top View Each joint petal is perpendicular to the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-4. Fawn Let's build a fawn that sits and looks around when nothing is detected but that follows an object when it detects an object. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor AX-12 × 7 AX-S1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Right Hindleg Left Hindleg Step 7 Step 8 Step 1 ※Check ※Check Step 1 assembly point assembly point motor motor : 4pcs : 4pcs ※Insert nuts ※Insert nuts : 4pcs : 4pcs CM-5 Step 9 ※Draw out the cable through...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Body Assembly Step 12 ※Top view ※Insert nuts : 16pcs : 16pcs Step 8 Connector m ot or CABLE-20 m ot or Step 9 Step 6 m ot or Connector m ot or CABLE-14 CABLE-20 Step 7...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Whole Body Assembly and Completion Step 13 ※Insert nuts : 8pcs : 8pcs Step 10 Step 11 ※Wiring : 4pcs CABLE-14 CABLE-18 CM-5 m ot or m ot or m ot or CABLE-10 CABLE-20 CM-5 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Fawn\CheckAssembly(Fawn).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs.”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Side View ※Top View Fawn’s head directly faces front.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-5. Turtle Let's build a turtle that senses and avoids an obstacle. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor AX-12 × 8 AX-S1 × 1 × 1 × 1 F1 × 4 F3 × 10 BU × 4 WA ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Leg 1 : 2 sets Step 1 ※Assemble taking note of the inserted location of nuts. assemble 2 sets. ※Using : 8pcs motor motor ※Attach nut stickers : ※Check assembly ※Insert nuts Make sure nuts do not...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Right Hind Leg Left Hind Leg Step 5 Step 6 ※Insert nuts ※Insert nuts Step 1 Step 2 motor motor motor motor : 4pcs : 4pcs ※Check assembly ※Check point assembly point motor motor : 8pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Whole Body Assembly Step 8 ※Assemble after wiring is finished. ※Bottom view : 16pcs m ot or Step 4 m ot or Step 6 m ot or m ot or Step 7 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Turtle\CheckAssembly(Turtle).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Front View ※Side View All legs are perpendicular to the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-6. Spider Let’s build a spider that attacks when it meets an object. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor AX-12 × 8 AX-S1 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 14 F1 × 2 F2 × 4 F6 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Leg (TYPE 2) : 2 sets Step 7 Step 8 motor ※Using , assemble 2 sets. motor motor ※Insert nuts : 4pcs Step 4 Step 8 ※Check assembly point Step 2 motor : 8pcs ※Assemble in a same style.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Right Leg 1 Step 11 ※Assemble taking note of the inserted : 8pcs location of nuts . ※Insert nuts ※Attach nut stickers : Make sure nuts do not come off motor Sticker :2pcs ※Check assembly point...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Left Leg 2 Step 14 ※Insert nuts N1 : 4pcs : 8pcs ※Check assembly point motor Step 3 Step 13 Whole Body Assembly Step 15 ※Top view Check screw assembly point ※Attach nut stickers : Make sure nuts do not come off.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 16 : 4pcs CM-5 Step 15 [Battery included] ※Wiring CABLE-20 m ot or m ot or CABLE-20 ※Bottom view m ot or m ot or m ot or CABLE-20 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Spider\CheckAssembly(Spider).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If different, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Front View ※Top View ※Side View All legs are parallel to the surface.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-7. Gerwalk Let’s build a two-legged Gerwalk robot that can walks. Gerwalk is a type of robot that has legs- like bird. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor AX-12 × 7 AX-S1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Left Leg Step 7 Step 3 Step 5 : 2pcs ※Insert nuts : 12pcs : 20pcs : 2pcs motor motor : 2pcs Step 1 motor motor motor S1 : 20pcs Step 2 ※Check ※Check assembly point...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Lower Part of Body Step 9 : 8pc motor ※Insert nuts : 8pcs Step 6 motor Step 7 Body Step 10 Step 8 ※Check assembly point : 4pcs Step 9 Assembly Completion Step 11 ※Completed : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring Step 12 ※Wiring CABLE-20 CM-5 m ot or CABLE-18 m ot or m ot or Connector Connector CABLE-14 m ot or m ot or CABLE-10 m ot or m ot or CABLE-20 CM-5 m ot or...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Gerwalk\CheckAssembly(Gerwalk).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloa ding Robo Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series tep 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If fferent, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembly diagram. ※Top View ※Side View Waist is perpendicular to the CM-5 .
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-3-8. B attle Droid Let's build a Battle Droid that attacks with both hands and that gets up on its own when it is knocked down. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 ADAPTOR-CM5 motor motor AX-12 × 8 AX-S1 ×...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (2) Assembling Right Leg 1 Right Leg 3 Step 1 Step 3 ※Check ※Insert nuts assembly point : 8pcs Step 1 motor : 4pcs motor : 4pcs ※Check assembly point Right Leg 2 Step 2 : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Waist Step 7 ※Attac h nut sticke rs : ※Insert nuts Make sur e nuts do not come off. 12pcs Sticker : 12pcs : 2pcs : 2pcs Lower Part of Body Assembly Step 8 CABLE-20 : 16pcs CABLE-14 ※I...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Hand : 2 sets Step 11 : 4pcs : 4pcs Right Arm Left Arm Step 12 Step 13 CABLE-20 CABLE-20 CABLE-10 CABLE-18 Step 9 Step 10 ※Check ※Check assembly point assembly point motor motor : 8pcs ※Insert nuts...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Upper and Lower Body Assembly Step 15 ※Top view Check screw assembly point. : 2pcs Step 14 ※Back view Pay attention to wire direction. Step 8 Wiring and Completion Step 16 m ot o r m ot o r...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Intermediate\Battle Droid\CheckAssembly(Battle Droid).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If fferent, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembl y diagram. ※Back View ※Side View ※Top View Two legs and arms are perpendicular to Both tip of the toes are parallel.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-4-1. Dinosaur Let's build a dinosaur that ferociously attacks when it detects an object. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 motor motor AX-12 ×15 X-S1 ×1 Expansion ×1 ×1 ADAPTOR-CM5 ×1 F1 ×8 F2 ×3 F3 ×20 F4 ×1 F7 ×2...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Left Arm Step 6 ※Insert nuts : 4pcs Step 1 motor motor motor ※Check assembly point : 16pcs Step 2 motor ※Check assembly point Right Leg Step 7 ※Complete d ※Insert nuts : 4pcs motor motor...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Left Leg Step 8 ※Check ※Insert nuts assembly point : 4pcs motor motor motor : 2pcs motor ※Check assembly point motor : 24pcs Step 3 : 2pcs ※Completed Step 2 motor : 2pcs ※Check assembly point...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Leg-Tail Assembly Step 14 : 8pcs Step 8 Step 7 ※Insert nuts : 8pcs motor Step 13 Head 1 Head 2 Step 15 Step 16 ※Insert nuts : 4pcs motor : 4pcs motor motor N1 : 4pcs : 4pcs ※Check...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Head 3 Step 17 ※Insert nuts 8pcs : 4pcs Step 16 motor Step 15 ※Insert nuts : 4pcs : 4pcs : 4pcs : 2pcs motor Body 1 Body 2 Step 18 Step 19 N1 : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Upper Part of Body Assembly Step 21 ※Insert nuts : 12pcs Step 17 ※Using side connector of CABLE-14 CM-5 connect cable. : 12pcs Connector Step 5 Step 6 Step 20 Sensor Assembly Step 22 ※Insert nuts...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 24 ※Head m ot o r m ot o r m ot o r m ot o r m ot o r m ot o r m ot o r m ot o r ※Wiring...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\A anced\Dinosaur\CheckAssembly(Dinosaur).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series tep 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If fferent, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembl y diagram. ※Side V ew ※Top View ※Back View Left and right are same as above pictures.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-4-2. Puppy Let's build a puppy that performs various cute tricks. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 motor motor motor AX-12 ×15 AX-S1 ×1 Expansion ×1 ×1 ×1 ADAPTOR-CM5 F1 ×1 F2 ×9 F3 ×15 F6 ×1 F7 ×6 F9 ×2...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring 1 Step 26 ※Using side connector of CM-5 connect cable. Connector m ot o r ※Wiring Expansion CABLE-6 m o t o r m ot o r CABLE-10 m o t o r m o t o r...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring 2 and Completion Step 26 ※Bottom view...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should con firm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Advanced\Puppy\CheckAssembly(Puppy).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series tep 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If fferent, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembl y diagram. ※Side V ew ※Front View ※Top View Left and right are identical.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-4-3. King Spider Let's build a king spider that moves around and attacks when it detects an object. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 motor motor AX-12 ×18 AX-S1 ×1 Expansion ×1 ×1 ×1 ADAPTOR-CM5 F1 ×6 F4 ×6 F2 ×6...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Leg (TYPE 1) 2 Step 7 ※Insert nuts : 4pcs Step 6 : 8pcs motor motor ※Check assem bly point Step 4 Leg (TYPE 1) 3 : Assemble additional 2 sets Step 9 Step 8 Step 8...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Leg (TYPE 2) 2 Step 11 ※Insert nuts : 4pcs motor motor : 8pcs ※Check Step 10 assembly point Leg (TYPE 1) 3 : Assemble additional 2 sets Step 13 Step 12 Step 13 Step 12...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series CM-5 Assembly Step 15 ※Using the connector inside of CM-5 connect cable Connector : 4pcs CM-5 Battery : 4pcs CABLE-10 : 4pcs ※Wiring : 4pcs ADAPTOR-CM5 CABLE-18 Connector Connector Expansion ※Using side connector of CM-5 : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring and Completion Step 17 ※Wiring Expansion CABLE-10 ※Bottom view Expansion CM-5 CABLE-10 CABLE-18 CM-5 m o t o r motor motor CABLE-18 CM-5 m o t o r Expansion CABLE-10 m o t o r...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Ch k Assembly You sh uld confirm whether assemb led uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assemb ly”file which i s behavior cont rol p rog m (In CD, Applied Robots\Advanced\King Spider\CheckAssembly(King Spider).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “ -1-...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series tep 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If fferent, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembl y diagram. ※Top View ※Front View ※Side View Step 6 Close the online robot activation.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 2-4-4. Humanoid Let's build a humanoid robot that avoids an obstacle, walks on two legs and that can dance. (1) Necessary parts CM-5 motor motor AX-12 ×18 AX-S1 ×1 Expansion ×1 ×1 F1 ×4 F2 ×2 F8 ×2...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Intersecting Joint (TYPE 2) : 2 sets Step 8 Step 9 ※Completed CABLE-20 ※Insert nuts CABLE-6 : 8pcs motor Step 8 Step 9 CABLE-6 CABLE-20 motor motor motor motor ※Assemble in a same Step 5 : 8pcs manner.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Lef t Leg 1 Step 12 Step 8 : 3pcs ※Check assembly point ※Insert nuts : 4pcs : 3pcs : 3pcs Step 2 : 16pcs motor motor ※Check assembly point Step 7 Step 1 Left leg 2 Step 13 ※Check...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Assemble Frame Step 14 Step 15 Assemble 2 sets. Step 15 Assemble 2 s ets. Step 14 : 4pcs : 8pcs ※Completed : 8pcs : 4pcs Right Arm 1 Step 16 ※Check assembly ※Attac h nut...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Lef t Arm 1 Step 18 ※Attach nut sticker : ※Check ※ Insert uts assembly point Make sure nuts do motor t co e off. : 8pcs Sticker motor : 2pcs ※Assemble taking not e of the : 8pcs inserted location of nuts.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Body 2 Body 3 Step 21 Step 22 ※Front View : 4pcs Pay attention to wire direction. Step 21 CABLE-18 CABLE-18 ※Bottom View Check the inse rted nut location CABLE-18 Step 20 : 4pcs : 4pcs...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Wiring Step 27 ※Wiring ※Upper part of Expansion CABLE-6 CABLE-18 body : Back view m o t o r m o t o r m o t o r CABLE-20 CABLE-18 m o t o r...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Completion Step 28 Connect CM-5 Connector Connector Batte : 4pcs ※Using the connector inside of CM-5 nnect ※Using both side connectors of connect cabl CM-5 ※Completed...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series (3) Check Assembly You should confirm whether assembled uprightly before operate. Step 1 Download “Check Assembly”file which is behavior control program (In CD, Applied Robots\Advanced\Humanoid\CheckAssembly(Humanoid).bpg) ※Refer to “How to download Behavior Control Program” from “2-1-2 Downloading Robot Programs”...
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series tep 5 When START button of CM-5 is pressed, the robot will look like the figures below. If fferent, check the assembly points of Dynamixel using the assembl y diagram. ※Front View ※Side View ※Top View Step 6 Close the online robot activation.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series give a greeting. When you press the button of CM-5, it will be in a pre-attack position and upon detection of obje ct, it will execute a p rogram that commands a robot to at tack.
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step When settin g up the Joint Offset at the first time, double-click the “Original Robot.” If not, double-click the “User Robot”to tune the previous Joint Offset. (If the Motion Editor has been newly downloaded, double-click the“Original Robot”)
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Comprehensive Kit Robot Series Step 5 After adjusting the Joint Offset, the revised robot’s pose must be reflected on the robot’s initial pose configuration. (Drag & Drop) Step 6 Save the Joint Offset and close the Motion Editor. Step 7 If the robot still walks unstable,refer to pictures below and start once again from Step 1.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 3-1. Finding the Serial COM Port Number of the PC o use the software of Bioloid, the users must know the CM-5 corresponding communication port number . To find out the port number, follow the next steps.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 3-2. Charging CM-5 Connect SMPS to CM-5. Click button of CM-5. Turn on of CM-5. PoWER LED light will blink when CM-5 is charging. The speed of LED blink indicates the charging level. The faster blinks signify the closer to full charge. When it is fully charged, it will blink every two seconds.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 3-3. Changing DYNAMIXEL’s ID ▷ Connect only one Dynamixel that will change the ID to CM-5.. ▷ Download behavior control program that can chan ge Dynamixel’s ID. (Use the Examples\ID changing .bpg file) ▷ After download, execute the program via online activation mode.
Comprehensive Kit Robot Series 3-4. Exchanging Fuse side the CM-5, there is a fuse that protects circuits from o ver-current. If CM-5 does not charge or it does not power on with the battery only but the SMPS is po...
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