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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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Centering Servos

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do you center the servos when you build your lynxmotion AL5D? Answer: Best way is to NOT turn the servos; like that’ll happen! There is a whole section in the new manual that can help you teach how servos work, so check the manual too! You can find it here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. One...

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Wiring the Power for Lynx AL5D

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Question: How do you wire the AL5D Lynxmotion robot arm for power? Answer: You really have to make sure that you do this right, or you will damage the SSC-32U and/or the power supply, and it will not work. So, start by reading the manual; you can find it Here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. Also, see the video...

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How do you wire the Lynxmotion AL5D?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: How do you wire the AL5D Lynxmotion robot arm? That’s a lot of wires! Answer: Well, start by reading the manual; you can find it Here: PLTW-AL5D-Guide-11. Also, see the video below. .youtube_sc iframe.yp{display:none;}The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest...

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NEW! Lynxmotion AL5D PLTW Guide

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: The guide for building the Lynxmotion AL5D robot is not easy to follow. Do you have any suggestions for building the robot? Answer: Of course we do!  #1: Robotshop & Lynxmotion put out a brand new guide that can be found HERE. The new guide is very easy to follow with great step by step...

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CalPoly Pomona: Factory Smackdown!

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

The new CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) teachers at CalPoly Pomona’s CTI successfully completed another “Factory Smackdown”.  See the videos below! Concierge Factory: In our factory cell an AGV stops at each of four stations, where a signal is sent to a robotic arm. The...

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Feetech Servo on the Lynxmotion AL5D Arm

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

Question: My new Lynxmotion AL5D robot arm from RobotShop came with a new servo called a Feetech. How come my arm works backwards now? Answer: Well…. because the servo may be installed backwards. I know, you looked at the picture on the directions, but the first one may be wrong. When they...

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PDP #10: PLTW Software & Lynxmotion Robots Intro

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

on Tuesday, 12 April 2016. Posted in Chris’ Blog ALMOST FORGOT THE SOFTWARE! Oops! Almost forgot to talk about the software!  Thanks for the reminder Jim. In this hour long video (with very poor sound quality) We discuss PLTW software, how to download it, how to install it and a guide to...

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