Educational Design Robot ROPE DANCER INSTRUCTION MANUAL: Model WTR-RD1 © 2010 AREXX - THE NETHERLANDS
English CONTENT 1. Product information Rope Dancer 2. General assembly information 2.1 Parts list Rope Dancer 3. Assembly instructions Rope Dancer 3 4 6 7 4. Gears information 13 5. Motors 14 5.1 History of motors 14 5.2 Motor mechanisms 14 © English translation (January 2010): AREXX Engineering (NL). This description is protected by the laws of copyright.
English 1. PRODUCT INFORMATION ROPE DANCER The Rope Dancer is a robot which can climb over a rope. Then it looks like if he is dancing because of the movements of the rope. However, before this robot can climb you have to build it first. An excellent robot kit for beginners. This battery-controlled kit teaches the basic principles of robotic mechanics and motion. This simple robot can be assembled by almost anyone from age 8 and up. Only basic hand tools are required for the assembly.
English 2. GENERAL ASSEMBLY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: First read all the instructions about the mechanics ! Follow the step-by-step instructions for the mechanical assembly as shown in this manual. Read and work very accurately, this is the best way to avoid assembly failures. When you follow the instructions and study the drawings and comments carefully, you have a big chance the robot will work directly and without any problems. Also a great help is the picture on the package.
English Self-tapping screws (Parker) A self-tapping screw looks similar to a wood screw. When you screw it in a hole, it cuts the threads at the same time. Never try to screw it down all the way for a first time, because it may easily become stuck or you will damage its head. Tapping screws always have a sharp point, sometimes with a small carve. They look almost the same as screws which we use for wood, only the thread is more fine. The best way is to screw it in and out a bit. 1. Screw in 2.
English 2.1 Parts list ROPE DANCER Please check all parts before you start the assembly! Screw short M2 x 8 O 8 pcs. Screw middle Nut Screw long M3 x 24 O 2 pc. M3 x 14 O 2 pcs. Lock nut M2 O 8 pcs. M3 O 4 pcs. Tapping screws Roundhead Thicker Roundhead Thin M2 x 5 O 2 pcs. Motor Pinion gear O 1 pc. 8 teeth M3 x 6 O 2 pcs. Flat spur gear with pinion small Flat spur gear with pinion middle O 1 pc. 30 and 10 teeth O 1 pc. 32 and 10 teeth Spacer O 3 pc. Ø 4 - 4mm O 2 pc.
English 3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ROPE DANCER First always check and collect all the parts, as mentioned in the parts list, before you start the assembly! Step 1: Assembly of the gearbox For the gearbox assembly you need; Assemble the gearbox as shown on the drawing below: Gearbox side panel 2 Flatspur gear 28/10 Flatspur gear 30/10 Flat spur gear 32/10 Gear with shaft 1 pc. Flat spur gear with pinion small 1 pc. Flat spur gear with pinion middle 1 pc. Flat spur gear with pinion big 1 pc.
English Step 4: Motor assembly For the motor assembly you need: 1 pc. Motor of step 3 1 pc. Motor holder 2 pcs. Screw M2.3 x 6 Motor Screw M2.3 x 6 Install the motor on the holder as shown on the drawing: Motor holder Step 5: Installing the motor holder To install the motor holder you need: 1 pc. Motor holder of step 4 1 pc. Body of step 2 4 pcs. Screw M2 x 8 4 pcs.
English Step 6: Installing the arms To install the arms you need; 1 pc. Chassis of step 5 2 pcs. Arm 2 pcs. Crank 2 pcs. Spacer Ø 4 - 4mm 2 pcs. Spacer Ø 4 - 6mm 2 pcs. Screw middle size M3 x 14 2 pcs. Lock nut M3 2 pcs. Screw roundhead with flange M3 x 10 Assemble the arms as shown on the drawing: Lock nut M3 Screw middle M3 x 14 Spacer Ø 4 - 6mm Crank Crank Screw roundhead with flange M3 x 10 Spacer Ø 4 - 4mm Lock nut M3 NOTICE! Assemble the cranks 180 degrees.
English Step 8: Installing the head Install the head as shown on the drawing: Head Screw M3 x 10 Spacer Ø 4 - 4mm To install the head you need: 1 pc. Chassis of step 6 1 pc. Head 1 pc. Screw roundhead M3 x 10 1 pc. Spacer Ø 4 - 4mm Step 9a: Installing the legs Install the legs as shown on the drawing: To install the legs you need: 1 pc. Chassis of step 8 2 pcs. Leg 2 pcs. Screw long M3 x 24 2 pcs.
English Step 10: Final assembly Install the gearbox cover as shown on the drawing: Gearbox cover For the final assembly you need: 1 pc. Chassis of step 9b 1 pc. Gearbox cover 3 pcs. Roundhead screw M2,3 x 6 Roundhead screw M2,3 x 6 Step 11: The wiring diagram Connect the wires as shown on picture.
English Step 12: Inserting the batteries Place the batteries as shown on the picture: The way the motor rotates is depending on the polarity of the batteries!! Last step: Practice test Place the Rope Dancers arms around the rope as shown on the picture and put the switch in the ON position.
English 4. GEARS INFORMATION The mechanics of the Rope Dancer consists of two parts. The first part is the gearbox, which takes care that the power from the motor shaft is converted to the crank. The second part is to convert the rotation of the crank into a movement of the arms. Transmission of power Gears, transmission belts, shaft, crank, chains: They all can transmit power. In the Rope Dancer, four gears transfer the motor power into the crank. Such a transmission is called a gearbox.
English 5. MOTORS Explanation of motors: There are many things around us in which motors are used. For example, a mobile phone uses a motor for the vibration mechanism. A fan inside of a hair dryer is turned by a motor. Motors are also being used to turn the wheels of a train. If there were no motors in the world, our present life would not be as it is. 5.
