RoboThespian Quickstart

Quick Start Guide

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Introduction

This is a very brief guide to rapid out of the box installation and operation of Socibot Mini .

Minimum Installation Requirements

RoboThespian Installation Overview & Requirements

Do's and Don'ts

Y Do follow the instructions in this wiki
Y Do maintain your RoboThespian to ensure it operates safely
Y Do switch off your RoboThespian if it is damaged or malfunctioning
Y Do treat your RoboThespian with care and respect

N Don't allow visitors to touch RoboThespian
N Don't disconnect any air or electrical connections while RoboThespian is switched on or has the compressed air supply connected
N Don't use solvent cleaners or abrasive pads on RoboThespian
N Don't make modifications or alterations to any settings without consulting the manufacturer first
N Don't remove any covers to electrical components unless instructed to do so
N 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

1. Open all boxes to identify contents, but do not unpack them yet.
2. Please read all the instructions before starting.
3. Note the arrows on the boxes, indicating which way up they should be for storage, and opening.

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  RoboThespian boxes as shipped on pallet
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  RoboThespian Torso and Legs boxes opened

2) Assemble legs onto base

1. Remove the wooden base and place in position.
2. 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.
3. Do not carry the legs using the hips as handles - there is a risk of pinching your fingers
4. 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.
   1. Tools and fixture are cable tied to the top of the legs
5. Make sure the legs are locked at the knees - push the knee back until the knee locks into position.

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  Tools and fixtures are cable tied to top of legs
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  Screw legs to base
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  Make sure the legs are locked at the knees

3) Fit the torso shaft

1. 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.
2. Drop the shaft down until the flat is in line with the grub screw.
3. 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.

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  12mm diameter brass torso shaft
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  Flat on shaft used to locate onto grub screw
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  Rotate shaft back and forth a little as tighten

4) Position the yellow PTFE bearing

1. Ensure the yellow PTFE bearing is in place at the base of the shaft

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  PTFE Bearing
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  Place bearing at base of shaft

5) Feed cables through hole in base

1. Gripping at the hips, lean the robot forward and feed the cables through the hole in the base:

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  Feed cables through hole in base

6) Before proceeding, make sure that:

1. The base and legs are prepared as described in the previous section
2. A second person is available to help with the next steps
3. There is sufficient space behind the robot so that a second person can stand behind and help locate the torso onto the brass shaft
4. You have read the following steps

7) Assembling torso onto legs

1. Unpack torso, clearing away any packing chips on the torso
2. Lift the torso by the aluminium bars at the neck and abdomen and carefully lift clear of the box.
   1. While gripping the aluminium bar at the neck, take care not to put pressure on the plugs behind the bar.
3. If required, a second person can assist by gripping the metal of the upper arms.

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  Clear away any packing chips from torso
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  Lift by the aluminium bars at the neck and abdomen
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  Aluminium bar at abdomen
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  Aluminium bar at neck

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:

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  Tritium Login
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  Projected face
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  Library of animations
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  Live robot control

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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