What Does Dobot Studio Look Like?

Dobot Studio is the software used to run the Dobot Magician robotic arm. Here is a brief overview of the software, especially the “Teaching & Playback” module. Even includes a “Blockly” module.

Dobot to Dobot Handshake!

Written by Chris Hurd.

We did it! We made a dobot magician talk to another one and make it start. We even added a VEX switch as an input to start the first one. It is easy to do, but one word of caution: Never connect or disconnect any wires to the dobot while it is powered on; always power it down first. Damage may result! Ok,...

Dobot Magician Start Up Procedure

Written by Chris Hurd.

Question: What’s the proper way to actually get my Dobot Magician to connect to my computer? What software is required? Is it expensive? Solution: Number one, the software is free and it is called Dobot Studio. I am told it always will be, and it is updated regularly. You can install...

Dobot Initials Accuracy Test

Written by Chris Hurd.

Independent Study student Tony Koppers tests the Dobot Magician to see how accurate it is with the pen end effector.

Robocell: Getting Started

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Robocell is a very powerful software simulation for industrial robotics. It has a great simulation window that lets you see what would happen if you have a robotic arm. I strongly recommend that you purchase an arm though…. The kids love it, and get a lot out of having it in the classroom. Robocell...

Robocell Activities 3.12a to 3.12d

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Robocell is a robotic simulation program made by Intellitek and it is used in CIM classrooms around the nation to demonstrate and teach robotic programing. There is also a seperate program; it’s really a package deal, that allows you to build your cell first. This is called CellSetup. Then you...

Robocell: Handshaking

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I complete Robocell Activity H, Handshaking? It’s not that hard to do once you understand the concepts behind variables. Here are some video tutorials to get you on your way: Handshaking: Cell Setup

Robocell: Palletize and Storage

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do I do Robocell Activity G, Palletization & Storage? That’s hard! Answer: It’s not that hard to do once you understand the concepts behind variables. Here are some video tutorials to get you on your way: Palletize & Storage: Concepts & Cell [youtube_sc...

The Lynxmotion AL5D V2: Putting it all together

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

So you have new Lynxmotion robots for your classroom, so now you have to build and wire them. I’ve put together 4 videos to help you assemble and wire them. This is not meant to replace the manual, but rather to supplement it. You can find the manual here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. Lots of new...

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