MY1 modules: assembling

MY1 module assembled (click to enlarge)

Introduction

The MY1 modules consist of three aluminium parts: A, B and C and a Futaba 3003 servo. In addition, five M3 8mm-in-length bolts and nuts are needed.

Beginning: Module parts + servo + bolts + nuts (Click to enlarge)

End: Assembled MY1 module (Click to enlarge)

Assembling

Step 0: Remove the paint inside the drills (Optional)

The module parts are made of 2mm width aluminium. They have been painted in black. The inner part of the drills is also painted therefore its diameter is a little bit smaller. In order for the 3mm bolts to go smooth through the drills it is necessary to remove this paint using a rounded file.

Do it for all the holes in all the parts: A, B and C

Removing the paint of the drills of part B(Click to enlarge)

Removing the paint of the drills of part A(Click to enlarge)

Step 1: Join the A and B part

Parts A and B are joined by means of M3 bolts and nuts. They form the body of the module, where the servo will be screwed.

• a) Find the A and B pieces. Place the parts as shown in figure a.
• b) Insert the first bolt with a nut
• c) Align the drills corresponding to parts A and B. Sometimes it is necessary to force a little bit the part B.
• d) Insert the bolt and nut.

a) Parts A and B ready to be joined (Click to enlarge)	b) Insert a bolt and a nut(Click to enlarge)
c) Align the drills corresponding to parts B and A (Click to enlarge)	d) Insert the second bolt along with the nut (Click to enlarge)

Pictures

Photo album

Links

• Training on modular snake robots (Main page)
• MY1 modules
• Futaba 3003 servo

News

• 19/Feb/2011: This page is started