Lynxmotion Tech Support

Hello all,

I'm completely new to Lynxmotion's robots and I just "inherited" a (modified) AL5A Robotic Arm. I think I have all the parts (and more) to reassemble the AL5A to its original state. However as I am working I encountered a screw for which I don't have a proper screwdriver. To prevent me from going back and forth between my place and the hardwarestore I looked for a list of tools that I would need to reassemle the arm. I couldn't find a short-list of the items I would require and reading through the assembly guide (http://www.lynxmotion.com/images/html/build140.htm) only made my head hurt with the (possibly) different screws and drivers (as I said, I'm new ).

Can somebody give me hand with this?

Thank you in advance!

You will need a good quality #2 Phillips head screw driver, and a 3/32" hex key, or driver. I good set of needle nosed pliers would come in handy. That's really about it...

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I live in the Netherlands and when I asked for a #2 Philips most stores come up with a way too large head. It seems a conversion of some sort is in order, but I can't figure it out by looking on wikipedia or hardware webshops.

Any help would be appreciated!

Take one of the screws to the store, and if needed, have somebody help you find a screwdriver that fits the screw.

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I was afraid somebody was going to say that... That was indeed my last resort but I was hoping somebody might know how this works

My best luck has been to buy a couple of different small screwdriver sets. I bought a set of 4 and/or 6 screwdrivers from our Radioshack, which also have skinny shanks as well. These work most of the time and I can get them into tight places. I also purchased a small screwdriver set(actually a few different ones) I believe from either Home Depot or Loewes, that comes with 1 handle and about 30+ heads. I end up using these most of the time as the handle is easier on the fingers... The one I grabbed this morning is made by Husky...

Kurt

P.S. - I also have a set from Ace hardware that is like a small ratchet set, that includes some sockets and some screwdrivers, that comes in handy for tight places.

The below might be of use, otherwise take a screw to the store since you have will go there to get the screwdriver.

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Why I like my 2005 rio yellow Honda S2000 with the top down, and more!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pWjMvrkUqX0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qfyRA-g1nhI
http://web.comporium.net/~shb/S2000video.htm

A small bit set marketed for the disassembly and repair of mobile phones is all you need - they are cheap and easily obtained from a local electronics store.