Buying my first robot arm

Lynxmotion Robot Arms
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Hi.

I have been interested in stuff like these robots and excavators and stuff like that all my life. Everything I can move with a joystick :stuck_out_tongue:

So my plan now is to buy a Lynx 6 Robotic Arm(with wrist rotate) and a playstation controller I can use to control the robot.

Now, since I am relatively new on this I would like to know what I actually need? What I have in my shopping basket at the moment is this:

Lynx 6 Robotic Arm Combo Kit for PC (serial port)
PS2 Robot Controller
Sony Playstation Controller Cable

I guess I need some power supply and/or some other software. Can someone of you tell me a bit more what I actually need?

My basic goal with this is to control the robot arm with the playstation controller. Maybe buy a few box of matches to play with or something. :stuck_out_tongue: When it comes to money, I do have a limit. Now sure how much I will spend though. 600 dollars should be ok, even though its a bit much.

I live in Norway and shipping might be expensive.

Edit: I dont have a problem with batteries, but I would prefere it if I could use something else. Batteries are expensive. :stuck_out_tongue:

Edit2: Uhm, how strong is the arm? I assume you cant lift really heavy stuff like 0,5kg.

Edit3: They can send to Norway, right? Anyone know how to calculate how much shipping will be?(or will I see it when I confirm what im buying)

Edit4:

BASIC Atom 28 Pin Programming Starter Pack PSP-07
$112.35 $112.35

Lynx 6 Satellite Arm Kit (no electronics) L601-KT
$264.95 $264.95

PS2 Robot Controller RC-01
$19.95 $19.95

Sony Playstation Controller Cable PS2C-01
$4.95 $4.95

Thatā€™s what I have now, in my shopping basket, that is. and its a total of $402.20, us dollar I think. :stuck_out_tongue:

Edit5: ā– ā– ā– ā– ā–  I forgot what I was about to add
Edit6: I remember now, what tools do we use when we work with this?

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The L6 can be powered from a 6vdc 2amp power supply. More current wouldnā€™t hurt, but 2 amps will work.

The L6 will lift around 8 ounces (0.25kg) If you want more lifting power look at the SES Arm.
lynxmotion.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=108

Yes we can ship to Norway. Just choose the shipping option you want when placing the order.

Yes you will need the PSP-07. It is used to interface with the PS2 controller, and send data to the SSC-32 servo controller.

Yes you can get the L601-KT but you will need to get the SSC-32. Itā€™s required no matter which way you go. I would recommend you do get the L6AC-KT because then you can use the arm from a PC too. The PC program RIOS is very powerful, and gives you another way to experiment with the arm.

Please look at the assembly guides to get an idea of what is required. We do include hex ā€œLā€ tools for the hex head screws we use. Beyond that you just need a good quality phillips head screw driver and needle nosed plyers.
lynxmotion.com/ViewPage.aspx ā€¦ egoryID=19

Hope this helpsā€¦

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Thanks for a fast and helpful answer. :smiley:

I am at work right now, but I will check it out when I get home later. Thanks again :slight_smile:

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Ok Iā€™ve been looking a bit more on this, and I am a tiny bit confused.

If I buy Lynx 6 Robotic Arm Combo Kit for PC (serial port)

this Includes:

Lynx 6 Arm, Base, Electronics Carrier, Gripper Kit (L601-KT)
SSC-32 Servo Controller (SSC-32)
DB9 Serial Data Cable (DB9-02)
Regulated Wall Pack (L5WP-01)
RIOS Arm Control Software for SSC-32 (RIOS-02)

Out of what I have understood from the other posts on the forum here I will need the SSC-32 Servo Controller no matter what, so im glad that oneā€™s included. The arm is also handy. DB9 Serial Data Cable is used between the robot and my computer. Software is used on my computer.

The Regulated Wall Pack:

Specifications
Input = 100-120V ~ 50 / 60Hz 0.4A
Output = DC +6.0V / 2A

I canā€™t use that one, can I? In norway we use 230VAC/50HZ in our houses. Can you help me on this one?

Well, after the robot arm I will need BASIC Atom 28 Pin Programming Starter Pack, which includes this:

BASIC Atom 28-pin microcontroller (BA-02)
Mini Atom Bot Board Carrier (ABB-01)
BASIC Atom Programming Manual (BAM-01)
4 AA Flat Pack with 5.75" leads (BH-02)
9v Battery Clip (BH-06)

The Basic Atom 28-pin microcontroller is suppose to be on top of the Mini Atom Bot Board Carrier, correct? The DB8 Serial Data Cable does not include here, do I need one extra to the one thatā€™s included with the robot arm kit?

And I was looking at the batteries on the products side, and I cant seem to find one that has both 6V and 2 ampere, only 1,6 and 2,8, and I dont know how important this is to be correct.

I appologize for posting an almost identical post, but due to the price of the items and the language barrier I prefere to be sure so I dont buy something I dont need, or forget someting in the first place due to shipping cost. Thanks in advance. :slight_smile:

Notalive

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You might need to get a converter.

Correct, see the pictures on the website for visual orientation.

No, one DB9 cable is enough for all your programming needs. You can keep taking the cable out and switching ports. You can buy extras if your pockets desire it.

Like it was said before, a little over wonā€™t hurt. 2.8 will be fine.

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Thanks again for your reply. I will have to wait with purchasing as I see the shipping will cost about 170 dollars O_O

That brings the total for everything up to 700 dollar, which is a bit more than the 500 I was expecting. Weā€™ll see. I want a hobby, but everything is so expensive -_-

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Your robot will draw only the current it need from the batteries or wall adapter. You should be able to find a 220V input 6V 2 amp A/C adapter at your local computer or electronics store. The batteries are rated in mAh. This is the capacity of the batteries not like voltage where too much will hurt you electronics. A 2800mAh battery should be able to supply 2.8 amps for one hour or 1.4 amps for 2 hours, ect.
So I would not purchase the lynxmotion adapter, instead buy one rated for 6V 2A in Norway made for you 220 power.

DO NOT use a 110V input adapter! It could start a fire!

Hope this helps.