HOW DO I GET THE NEW SSC-32U UP AND RUNNING?
Question: How do I get the new SSC-32U up and running? Is it any different than before with the old one? Solution: It is a little bit different, in that there is now only one switch, and it will connect every single time, as long as you follow the right steps. The steps are […]
WHAT KIND OF ACCESSORIES CAN I MAKE FOR MY LYNXMOTION ROBOTIC ARM?
Question: What kind of accessories can I make for my Lynxmotion Robotic Arm? Solution: With a few tools and some ingenuity you can make some pretty cool accessories to make your Lynxmotion robot way cool. I have to admit, having a laser really helps! Click on the picture to get many ideas, some complete […]
Example Factories
Question: Do you have any sample factories I can show my students to get them excited? Solution: Sure do…. see the links below! Be sure to send us any that you and your students do… we would love to feature them here! CalPoly’s 2015 Factory that Assembles the lid to a container that was built […]
How do I Handshake A VEX Cortex With a Lynxmotion Arm?
IF YOU CANNOT READ THE DIAGRAMS BELOW,PLEASE CLICK ON THE DOWNLOAD BUTTON TO GET A PDF VERSION! Lynx-VEX Handshaking Notes Question: How do I receive a signal on a Cortex from the SSC-32 (Lynx Robot) in RobotC? Answer: One way to do it is shown in the example below. A machine is waiting for a […]
DO I HAVE TO USE A 9V BATTERY WITH MY LYNXMOTION ARM?
This post is relevant to the SERIAL version of the SSC-32 ONLY. This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not scale well on a mobile device as it was written a while ago. Question: Do I have to use a 9 Volt battery with my Lynx Arm? In the […]
HOW DO I BUILD THE LYNXMOTION AL5D ARM?
Question: The directions on line for building the Lynxmotion arms are not very good. Do you have any tips or tricks to give about building them? Also, aren’t they just cheap toys that won’t last that long? Solution: First off, let me start by saying I have built or repaired (mostly repaired) over 120 of […]
HOW DO YOU FIX A SERVO WITH STRIPPED GEARS?
Question: How do you fix a wrist rotate servo with stripped gears? It’s a pain in the butt as well as costly to replace. Answer: See the steps below for an inexpensive and simple solution! Note that te metal gears cost almost as much as the servo; it takes 5-10 minutes to change the gears, […]
MY SHOULDER SERVO IS BURNED OUT AND THEY NO LONGER MAKE IT. WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Problem: This post is ARCHIVED, meaning links may or may not work, and it may not scale well on a mobile device as it was written a while ago. My shoulder servo doesn’t work anymore, and I’m told they don’t make this servo anymore. What do I do now? Solution: You could cry, but I […]
HOW DO I MAKE SURE MY SERVOS ARE CENTERED?
Question: How do I make sure my servos are centered before I build my robot? How can I test my servos once it is built? Answer: The I.L.A.R. (It Looks About Right) method works ok, but if you want to be precise, you need a servo driver. This video shows you how to use one […]
