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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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== Minimum Installation Requirements == | == Minimum Installation Requirements == |
Revision as of 14:03, 15 March 2016
Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
This is a very brief guide to rapid out of the box installation and operation of RoboThespian.
Minimum Installation Requirements
RoboThespian Installation Overview & Requirements
Do's and Don'ts
Do maintain your RoboThespian to ensure it operates safely
Do switch off your RoboThespian if it is damaged or malfunctioning
Do treat your RoboThespian with care and respect
Don't allow visitors to touch RoboThespian
Don't disconnect any air or electrical connections while RoboThespian is switched on or has the compressed air supply connected
Don't use solvent cleaners or abrasive pads on RoboThespian
Don't make modifications or alterations to any settings without consulting the manufacturer first
Don't remove any covers to electrical components unless instructed to do so
Don't hotplug any cables. Shut down robot and disconnect mains power before plugging / unplugging any cable
1) Remove boxes or (optional) flight case from pallet
- Open all boxes to identify contents, but do not unpack them yet.
- Please read all the instructions before starting.
- Note the arrows on the boxes, indicating which way up they should be for storage, and opening.
2) Assemble legs onto base
- Remove the wooden base and place in position.
- Remove the legs from their crate / box. Carry the legs in a vertical position, gripping them on the sides, near the top of the upper legs.
- Do not carry the legs using the hips as handles - there is a risk of pinching your fingers
- Screw the legs to the base using the supplied M8 button head screws. One person should support the top of the legs to prevent falling.
- Tools and fixture are cable tied to the top of the legs
- Make sure the legs are locked at the knees - push the knee back until the knee locks into position.
3) Fit the torso shaft
- Viewing the robot from behind. Note i) the threaded hole, containing grub screw and ii) the flat in the shaft used to locate the shaft and ensure the shaft rotational orientation is correct.
- Drop the shaft down until the flat is in line with the grub screw.
- Begin to tighten the grub screw, continuously rotating the shaft a few degrees in each direction as you tighten the grub screw - this will help locate the flat better.
4) Position the yellow PTFE bearing
- Ensure the yellow PTFE bearing is in place at the base of the shaft
5) Feed cables through hole in base
- Gripping at the hips, lean the robot forward and feed the cables through the hole in the base:
6) Before proceeding, make sure that:
- The base and legs are prepared as described in the previous section
- A second person is available to help with the next steps
- There is sufficient space behind the robot so that a second person can stand behind and help locate the torso onto the brass shaft
- You have read the following steps
7) Assembling torso onto legs
- Unpack torso, clearing away any packing chips on the torso
- Lift the torso by the aluminium bars at the neck and abdomen and carefully lift clear of the box.
- While gripping the aluminium bar at the neck, take care not to put pressure on the plugs behind the bar.
- If required, a second person can assist by gripping the metal of the upper arms.
Take care to lower the torso straight down – a second person at the robot's back should guide the torso onto the brass shaft.
The gear wheel on the motor at the front of the torso should mesh with the gear on the pelvis. If it does not, twist the torso a degree or two to one side to allow the gears to mesh correctly and finish lowering the torso.
8) Secure torso
Secure the torso in place with the supplied screw
4) Control your RoboThespian from the touchscreen kiosk
5) Access RoboThespian's Control Panel
When connected, Robothespian can also be accessed, controlled and settings can be modified via the network.
Please see http://wiki.engineeredarts.co.uk/Tritium_GUI for further details. Some example screenshots:
6) Shutdown procedure
RoboThespian contains a PC and like any PC should be shut down fully before removing mains power.
7) Explore further features
See http://wiki.engineeredarts.co.uk/Main_Page#Features and click on a feature to find out more
For more information and troubleshooting, please explore the links in the wiki, http://wiki.engineeredarts.co.uk/, or contact Engineered Arts if you can not find the information you are looking for in the wiki.
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