Assembly guideLink

The cablebot assembly requires simple tools: Pliers, screwdrivers, allen keys and a plastic or wooden tool to apply pressure without damaging the pieces. For electronics assembly some extra tools are needed: solder station, cutting pliers, shrink tube and hot air gun.

Carrier module (CARM)Link

The carrier module is the most complex component and it has a lot of different parts, to make the assembly process simpler this module is divided into different groups of parts that can be constructed independently and latter joint together.

Head
Body
Arms (left and right)
Hands (Left and right)

Hands (left and right)Link

There are two hands on the CARM module, left and right. The assembly process for both is the same, so we only show it once. These pieces hold the pulleys that are in direct contact with the cable on both extremes. They also hold the two end stops switches that detect obstacles along the path.

3d printed partsLink

Hand end stop trigger left Hand base left Pulley 608zz Hand base right Hand end stop trigger right


1x	Hand end stop trigger left
1x	Hand base left
2x	Pulley 608zz
1x	Hand base right
1x	Hand end stop trigger right

Milled Alucobond partsLink

Hand left out small Hand left middle small Hand front left Hand right out small Hand right middle small Hand front right Hand left out big Hand left middle big Hand right out big Hand right middle big


1x	Hand left out small
1x	Hand left middle small
1x	Hand front left
1x	Hand right out small
1x	Hand right middle small
1x	Hand front right
1x	Hand left out big
1x	Hand left middle big
1x	Hand right out big
1x	Hand right middle big

Just one set is needed either small or big, depending on cable tension (big is better for high tension).

Hardware partsLink


2	608zz bearing
2	D2F-01L-D3 End stop
1	Cable 28 AWG - Black - 450mm (left hand)
1	Cable 28 AWG - Green - 450mm (left hand)
1	Cable 28 AWG - Black - 110mm (right hand)
1	Cable 28 AWG - Green - 110mm (right hand)
10	Washer M8x1.5
2	Screw M8x25
2	Nut M8
4	Screw M3x32
4	Nut M8
2	Screw M2x10
2	Nut M2

AssemblyLink

All the needed pieces, to build the right hand.

First install the end-stop (with the cables already soldered to it) inserting first the M2 nuts in the hexagonal holes.

Pass the cables through the hole to the back of the printed piece.

And through the front hole in the alucobond piece.

Align the two holes on both pieces.

Pass the cable back to the front through the hole and align it with the pocket on the alucobond piece.

Align and put together the two aluminum parts making sure not to pinch the cables. After joining them check if the cable can move freely.

Insert the M8 screw.

Place the 5 washers on the screw.

Before this step you need to pressure fit the 608zz bearing in to the 3d printed pulley, it can be done easily on a bench press, be sure to slide it until the end. We recommend applying a couple of cyanoacrylate glue drops between the two pieces.