This assembly guide will illustrate how to construct the front and middle 4DOF legs for the T-Hex. The text and images refer to building the robot's right legs. You will need to mirror these instructions to construct the robot's left legs.
To complete the T-Hex, you will need four of these legs, two right legs (by following these instructions), and two left legs (by mirroring these instructions.)Attachment:
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Image of the completed leg.
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Attach a Tubing Connector Hub to an "L" bracket as shown, using two 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.
2x
2x
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Attach the other side of the "L" connector bracket to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown, using two 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.
2x 2x
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Connect a 1.5" tube to the hub using a 4-40 x .250" screw.
1x
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Attach an offset "C" bracket to an "L" bracket as shown, using two 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.
2x 2x
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Attach the other side of the "L" connector bracket to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown, using two 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.
2x 2x
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Attach the offset "C" bracket to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. See the diagram below for detailed information.
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Attach a long "C" bracket to an offset "C" bracket as shown, using two 2-56 x .250 screws and 2-56 nuts.
2x 2x
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Attach the offset "C" bracket to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. See the diagram below for detailed information.
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Attach a ball bearing to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. See the diagram below for detailed information.
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Attach the two multi-purpose brackets as shown, using two 2-56 x .250" screws and 2-56 nuts.
2x 2x
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Attach the "C" bracket to the Multi-Purpose bracket as shown. See the diagram below for detailed information.
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Install the servos as shown, using the included 3mm hardware, and #2 tapping screws. Note, for quick prototype assembly, you can use rivet fasteners (sold separately:
NSRF-01).
6x
16x
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Slide a rubber foot over the over the end of the 1.5" tube, and you're finished!
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