Biped BRAT Jr. Assembly Guide

Last modified by Eric Nantel on 2023/01/23 14:07

Biped BRAT Jr. Assembly Guide. Updated 08/06/2009.

Hardware:
  - 1 x Alum. Channel - 3" Single Pack (ASB-503)
  - 2 x Multi-Purpose Servo Bracket Two Pack (ASB-04)
  - 1 x "L" Connector Bracket Two Pack (ASB-06)
  - 1 x "C" Servo Bracket w/ Ball Bearings Two Pack (ASB-09)
  - 1 x Robot Feet Pair (ARF-01)
  - 1 x SES Electronics Carrier (EC-02)
  - 1 x SSC-32 Servo Controller (SSC-32)
  - 4 x HS-422 (57oz.in.) Standard Servo (S422)


Image of Biped BRAT Jr.
 
Step 1.
Attach a multi-purpose bracket to the foot as shown, using three 2-56 x .188" screws and 2-56 nuts.

 
3 x 3 x

Figure 1.
 
Step 2.
Attach the "L" bracket to a short "C" bracket as shown, using two 2-56 x .250" screws and 2-56 nuts.

 
2 x 2 x

Figure 2.

Step 3.
Attach a multi-purpose bracket to the "L" bracket as shown, using two 2-56 x .250" screws and 2-56 nuts.

 
2 x 2 x

Figure 3.
 
Step 4.
Attach the assembly from Step 3 to the multi-purpose bracket on the foot. See figure 4-1 for detailed information.


Figure 4-1.


Figure 4-2.
 
Step 5.
Your two leg assemblies should look like the image so far.

Figure 5.

Step 7.
Install the servos as shown, using the included 3mm hardware, two #2 tapping screws and the diagram below. For quick prototype assembly, you can use rivet fasteners (sold separately: NSRF-01) as illustrated.

 
4 x  


Figure 7.

 
Step 8.
Attach the leg assemblies to the 3" U-Channel as shown, using four #2 tapping screws.

 
4 x  


Figure 8.

 
Step 10.
Attach the 3/4" standoffs to the electronics carrier using four 4-40 x 1/4" hex socket head cap screws.

 
4 x 4 x


Figure 10.


Step 11.
Attach the 5/16" standoffs to the U-Channel as shown, using two 2-56 x 1/4" screws.

 
2 x 2 x

Figure 11.
 
Step 12.
Attach the electronics carrier as shown, using two 2-56 x 1/4" screws.

 
2 x  
 

Figure 12.
 
Step 13.
Attach the power switch to the electronics carrier as shown.


Figure 13.


Step 14.
Your battery can be attached with a wire tie or Velcro, not included.

A 6vdc battery will power the robot fine, however, as the battery discharges, the SSC-32 will reset even though there is still sufficient power for the servos. A 7.2vdc battery will lessen this effect, but it is slightly harder on the servos.

For maximum run time, power the VL input from a separate 9vdc battery. Remember to remove the VS=VL jumper to isolate the two supplies. The 6 or 7.2vdc battery is still required!


Figure 14.

 
Step 15.
Install the SSC-32 using four 4-40 x 1/4" screws. Make sure to orient the SSC-32 as shown.

 
4 x  
 

Figure 15.
 
Step 16.
Connect the servos to their appropriate I/O channels on the SSC-32. Consult Table 20, and make sure to check your work. Connect the wiring harness to VS1 or VS2 on the SSC-32 as shown. Note, red is (+) and black is (-). If you like, you can flip the SSC-32 around to protect the wires and take up less space.
 

SSC-32 I/O Servo
00 Right Ankle
01 Right Hip
16 Left Ankle
17 Left Hip

Table 16.


Figure 16.

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