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Step 13: Connect the Shoulder and Elbow Assemblies

Connect the leads from actuators ID 15 and ID 16 with four WAGO connectors, join parts 400_15C and 400_06B with six threadlocked M4x12 socket bolts, and stage twelve M4x45 socket bolts for torso installation.

Parts needed

PartCount
Subassembly C1
Subassembly D1
WAGO connector4
M4x12 socket bolts6
M4x45 socket bolts12
ThreadlockerAs needed

Instructions

Position Upper Arm Assembly and Forearm Assembly so the color-coded cable leads from actuators ID 15 and ID 16 are accessible. Insert each corresponding conductor pair into four WAGO connectors according to the released pinout, inspect each connection, and place the joined cable leads inside part .

Watch out video on how to use a WAGO

If you have never worked with a WAGO connector before, follow WAGO's published stripping, insertion, and inspection instructions before continuing.

Sub Assembly C and Sub Assembly D should be connected to each other as follow, also the orientation of Sub Assembly D is very important as it will dictate the rotation limit of the arm, so make sure you oriented it exactly as shown below.

Fit Sub Assembly D onto Sub Assemble C such that the the 6 holes on circumference of part is aligned with the 6 holes on circumference of part .

Take 6 - M4x12 socket bolts and lightly tighten into the 6 holes on the circumference of part to align with part

After the parts are aligned:

  • remove each of the 6 – M4x12 socket bolts in a star formation,
  • apply threadlocker,
  • then tighten them back to secure Part and part together.

Take 12 - M4x45 socket bolts and insert it into the 12 holes on part . This will be used later to install the left arm module to the torso module. If the shoulder part is blocking you from insert the bolt, use a bit of force to rotate the actuator around so you can slot the bolt in.

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