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Elektor Arduino Controlled Drawing Robot

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Product Specifications

  • Arduino-controlled Drawing Robot
  • Components:
    • Arduino Nano – 5
    • Nano Shield – 1
    • Bluetooth Module – 1
    • Servos – 3
    • Cables – 4
  • Screws:
    • M2X8 – 6
    • M2.5×6 – 2
    • M3x6 – 2
    • M3x8 – 15
    • M3x10 – 3
    • M3x12 – 6
    • M3x16 – 2
  • Nuts:
    • M2 – 6
    • M3 – 29
  • Gaskets:
    • M3 – 2
  • Spacers:
    • Black Nylon M3x2 – 5
    • M3x9 – 2
  • Additional Components:
    • Springs 5×0.4×6 – 1
    • Bearings M3x8 – 2

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Install Nano Expansion Shield
First, install the Nano expansion shield with 8x M3X8 screws and 4x M3X2 spacers in the shown location.

Step 2: Install Bluetooth Module
Then install the Bluetooth module with 4x M3X12 screws with nuts.

Components

Screws

  • M2X8 —6
  • M2.5×6 —2
  • M3x6 —2
  • M3x8—15
  • M3x10—3
  • M3x12—6
  • M3x16—2

Nuts

  • M2 —6
  • M3 —29

Gaskets

  • M3 —2

Spacers black Nylon

  • M3x2 —5
  • M3x9 —2

Springs

  • 5×0.4×6 —1

Bearings

  • M3x8 —2
  • Arduino Nano —5
  • Nano Shield —1
  • Bluetooth Module —1
  • Servos —3
  • Cables —4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

STEP 1

  • First, install the Nano expansion shield with 8x M3X8 screws and 4x M3X2 spacers in the shown location

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (1)

STEP 2

  • Then install the Bluetooth module with 4x M3X12 screws with nuts

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (2)

STEP 3

  • Then install the bracket with 2x M3X8 screws with nuts

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (3)

STEP 4

  • Assembly this arm with the return spring

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (4)

STEP 5

  • Put them all together to the bracket

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STEP 6

  • Nowassembly2servoswithM2X8 screwsand nuts

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (6)

STEP 7

  • Add bearings to the construction

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (7)

STEP 8

  • Connect the frame with servos to the return spring

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (8)

STEP 9

  • Install abother base bracket, and connect it to the servo frame

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (9)

STEP 10

  • Install the last servo

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (10)

STEP 11

  • Connect 3 servos to the Nano expansion shield as picture shown

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (11)

STEP 12

  • Power on, and wait until servos stop turning, then turn off the power
  • Install servo arms horizontal as pictures shown

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (12)

STEP 13

  • Install 2 robot arms with M2.5X6 screws

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (13)

STEP 14

  • And M3 screws

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (14)

STEP 15

  • Install the pen holder

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (15)

STEP 16

  • Put it all together, and finish the assembly

Elektor-Arduino-Controlled-Drawing-Robot-FIG- (16)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I power on the drawing robot?
A: Power on the robot and wait until servos stop turning, then turn off the power.

Q: How do I connect the servos to the Nano expansion shield?
A: Connect 3 servos to the Nano expansion shield as shown in the picture provided in the manual.

Documents / Resources

Elektor Arduino Controlled Drawing Robot [pdf] Installation Guide
Arduino Controlled Drawing Robot, Controlled Drawing Robot, Drawing Robot, Robot

References

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