lynxmotion
the lynxmotion robotic arm kits can be bundled with one of two controllers: the lynxmotion botboarduino or the lynxmotion ssc - 32u .
lynxmotion load balancing spring - 2. 5
3. 61lb spr - 02
about lynxmotion inc. lynxmotion manufactures robotic parts and educational robotic kits. these products and guides are important tools for teaching and learning many different complex aspects of robotics. lynxmotion also hosts one of the most active communities of amateur roboticists in the world .
lynxmotion products are very versatile, high quality, and respond perfectly to 21st century educational needs .
lynxmotion green dot sumo tire - 2. 88
d x 1. 5
w (pair )
lynxmotion ant / beetle robot tire - 2. 125
d x 0. 8
w (pair )
as you may already know, robotshop offers all lynxmotion robotic arms & grippers on our online catalog, which are based on the modular servo erector set. so, while you may already have decided that you would like to use a lynxmotion robotic arm, you may not be sure which kit would best fit your project. this article intends to help you choose the right lynxmotion robotic arm for your needs .
there is one more kit which is not included in the table above, the lynxmotion al5d pltw version, which is available both as a kit (rb - lyn - 814) and assembled (rb - lyn - 958). this is a special lynxmotion robotic arm kit specifically designed for project lead the way (pltw). it includes a lynxmotion al5d robotic arm with a medium wrist rotate upgrade and the flowarm software .
are the professional way to mount your electronic components to a mechanical frame. they can also be used for custom mechanical projects such as those offered by lynxmotion .
robotshop has been the most important distributor for lynxmotion in canada, usa and europe, since 2003. lynxmotion’s customers will greatly benefit from the incorporation of its activities into robotshop’s core logistics and global infrastructure. this vertical integration will allow for greater control of costs and inventory, as well as a centralized and optimized service structure .
robotshop. com, the world’s leading robot store for all your robotic needs, announces today the acquisition of lynxmotion. com, a pioneer in hobby and educational robotics .
lynxmotion is a proud supplier for project lead the way, the leading provider of rigorous and innovative science, technology, engeneering, and mathematics (stem) education programs .
two dof mini arm with gripper for vertical surface mount. made using lynxmotion servo brackets. perfect for your small remote piloted robot! includes brackets, hardware and servos .
“it’s with great pride that we take over jim frye’s work, ” indicated mario tremblay, founder and president of robotshop. “i personally started building robots using lynxmotion products. from that point onward, i understood that building complex robots could be accessible to everybody. lynxmotion products are very versatile, high quality, and respond perfectly to 21st century educational needs. along with this acquisition comes a great responsibility for continuing what lynxmotion has started and we plan to work very hard to live up to the expectations of the community. ”
robotshop announced today the acquisition of lynxmotion inc. , a manufacturer based in illinois that designs and produces a variety of robot parts and kits destined for the ever growing educational market .
this software is a graphical interface to control the lynxmotion robotic arms. it allows you to directly control the robotic arm with your mouse and to create patterns that can be saved & replayed .
robotshop offers several software solutions to control your lynxmotion robotic arm. here is a list of the main ones you may want to use for your project if you use a ssc - 32u controller :
the lynxmotion robotic arms can also be modified to obtain five degrees of freedom (5 dof). this is achieved by adding a wrist rotation module to the robotic arm. there are three upgrades available :
“i founded lynxmotion in 1995, due to a fascination with robotics and a frustration with the available robot - based kits, ” indicated jim frye. “we have made a serious commitment to manufacture and distribute the absolute highest quality educational robot kits and we are convinced that robotshop will have a positive impact on this objective. robotshop has always offered excellent, world - class service and they take customer satisfaction to heart. lynxmotion is in good hands. ” about robotshop inc .
the lynxmotion robotic arms share many common components, but there are some key differences. the main physical difference between all of the kits is the size of the brackets between the shoulder and elbow, as well as the length of the tube forming the connection between the elbow and wrist. lynxmotion robotic arms come in three different sizes, noted as al5a, al5b and al5d in order of increasing size (al5c having been discontinued). refer to the table below for the various lengths of each type :
lynxmotion is one of the oldest manufacturers of robot kits, including robot arms, biped walking robots, quadrupeds, hexapods, tracked and wheeled vehicles, and more. we are the home of the modular robotic building system known as the servo erector set .
now that you know more about the lynxmotion robotic arm kits, here is a table containing all the kits available. you can use it to quickly find the kit that matches your needs! please note that kits bundled with software always include the ssc - 32u as the electronics .
pan and tilt assembly for horizontal surface mount. made using two lynxmotion servo brackets. perfect for your small remote piloted robot! includes hardware and two hs - 422 servos. this kit uses rivets to attach the servos to the multipurpose brackets instead of the normal screw / nut / washer .
if you opted for a botboarduino version of your kit then you will have to use arduino sketches or c / c + + to control your robotic arm. on the lynxmotion github, you can find some basic examples for robotic arm control, a copy of the ps2x library and a example diagnostic for the botboarduino .
the lynxmotion botboarduino is a modified arduino board (based on the arduino duemilanove w / atmega328) which allows easy connection of three - pin r / c servo motors with extra pins for analog inputs, and separate power connections (vs & gnd) for the servo motors. since this board is arduino compatible (it can use arduino shields, too !), it allows use of the robotic arm while giving the flexibility to add more features through arduino sketches or c / c + +. this board is particularly useful if you want your robotic arm to be autonomous (not connected to a computer) without having to add extra logic circuits to control it, or for use with a lynxmotion ps2 wireless remote control .
the other controller is the lynxmotion ssc - 32u servo controller. this is a dedicated servo motor controller with 32 channels. this board includes connectors for usb, xbee and ttl uart serial connections. robotshop also sells a version of the ssc - 32u bundled with a bluetooth xbee module. this device allows the individual control of each servo motor and can also perform group movements or restrict movements by time or speed. the board is controlled by sending commands formatted in ascii strings using one of the methods mentioned above (usb, xbee, ttl uart). this board is a particularly good choice when you want your robotic arm to be controlled by an external logic circuit or with a pc .
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ssc - 32 servo sequencer utility (created using flowbotics studio) for kits which include the ssc - 32 servo controller board, the new ssc - 32 servo sequencer utility is now available as a free downloadable utility which makes it easy to experiment with robotics and animatronics. this utility is an example of the type of program which can be built using flowbotics studio, which includes this program as an open source demo project. the ssc - 32 servo sequencer utility program enables you to easily move servo motors, calibrate their position, store and playback motion sequences, upgrade the ssc - 32 firmware and more .
the al5a robotic arm delivers fast, accurate, and repeatable movement. the robot features: base rotation, single plane shoulder, elbow, wrist motion, a functional gripper, and optional wrist rotate. the al5a robotic arm is an affordable system with a time tested rock solid design that will last and last. everything needed to assemble and operate the robot is included in the kit, with several different software control options .
note that we have tested the arm to hold at most < 4oz at full reach without any additional products such as the wrist rotate upgrade installed on the arm (which decreases the payload). the lift capacity increases as the load is closer to the base, but depends on the configuration of the arm .
the aluminum robotic arm is made from our servo erector set components for the ultimate in flexibility and expandability. the kit consists of black anodized aluminum brackets, aluminum tubing and hubs, custom injection molded components, and precision laser - cut lexan components. the arm uses 1 x hs - 422 in the base, 1 x hs - 755hb in the shoulder, 1 x hs - 645mg in the elbow, 1 x hs - 422 in the wrist, and 1 x hs - 422 in the gripper .
we now have arm control options. they each have their own unique operating methodology and feature sets .
flowbotics studio is an easy to use graphical program which allows you to easily get your al5 robot up and running without the need to create code. use the software to manipulate the real arm using the virtual arm, and create, record and play back your own sequences. software allows for wrist rotation and additional servos .
flowarm pltw provides a graphical interface for controlling the al5a, al5 and al5d arms. you can also create and save sequences. it is a stand - alone. exe program which was created using flowbotics studio .
ssc - 32 servo sequencer utility: a free interface which gives you control over each servo and allows you to create sequences .
alternately the servo motors can be controlled directly from a microcontroller. we sell the arm without electronics for this purpose .
to keep costs down we are not providing printed assembly guides. they are provided online, so you will need to print them when you order the kits. by providing the assembly guides online we can provide more detailed and up to date information than the old hardcopy method allowed .
includes everything you need to control the arm with a separate ps2 controller (sold separately) .
easily control a differentially - steered vehicle with the addition of a motor controller .
hs - 422 and hs - 475 / hs - 485 servos used for the robot .
this laser - cut plastic panel adds another deck around an installed base rotate (br - ns or br - kt) kit. this can be used when adding a robotic arm to the robot chassis, complete with base rotate .
this is a simple blank laser - cut plastic panel that you can use to mount anything you want to the robot chassis. it is easy to drill mounting holes using a hand drill or drill press .
this laser - cut plastic panel has holes to mount three servos vertically using the included rivet fasteners or horizontally using our e - z servo brackets (asb - 02). this can be used to pan several sensors .
control = standard r / c pulses 1. 0ms - 1. 5ms - 2. 0ms channels = 2 (dual motor controller) voltage = 6. 0vdc - 24. 0vdc continuous current = 12amps / 18vdc, 8amps / 24vdc peak current = 15amps / 18vdc, 15amps / 24vdc with fan features = synchronous regenerative drive, ultrasonic switching frequency, thermal and overcurrent protection, lithium protection mode
control = analog, r / c, simplified serial, packetized serial channels = 2 (dual motor controller) voltage = 6. 0vdc - 24. 0vdc continuous current = 12amps / 18vdc, 8amps / 24vdc peak current = 15amps / 18vdc, 15amps / 24vdc with fan features = synchronous regenerative drive, ultrasonic switching frequency, thermal and overcurrent protection, lithium protection mode
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chassis measures 8
wide, 9. 75
long and 4
high (approx )
overall dimensions including wheels are 12
x 13. 5
x 4. 75
gripper opens to 1. 3'' and is able to rotate 180 degrees
designed to fit perfectly between two panels separated by 1. 5
standoffs (ahs - 04 )
i recently bought 9 al5b arms from robotshop, the arms took a while to assemble, but work well .
very strong and useful for many applications. currently building frames for awd rc rovers and frames for drones wings .
i purchased a used phoenix hexapod, but for some reason the controller i was provided didn' t send commands correctly. this controller was a simple substitution that was about as plug and play as i could have asked for .
robotshop, the world' s leading robot store for personal and professional robot technology. here you will find the best selection of robot vacuums and other domestic robots, professional robots, robot toys, robot kits, and robot parts for building your own robots .
robotshop is also a leading force in robotics education & research. we provide a diverse product selection, educational and quantity discounts, useful resources and specialized support .
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using text - based programming has never been
fun
and i end up forgetting minor syntax issues etc. i' m a much more physical / visual learner and a more visual way of programming is really appealing. love how you can
go deeper
to see how the projects are made and really looking forward to seeing new projects created .
the graphical language in flowbotics works like labview and is very powerful. it works really well for developing rapid proof of concepts / utilities for serial / usb devices and has a great library for developing polished guis for them .
a fully functional robotic arm requires many different components in order to operate. first, from a mechanical point of view, you need a base, gripper, brackets, bearings, washers, screws, nuts and bolts to hold the entire arm together. these parts will also allow for motion to be possible with low friction while keeping all the parts in place. this is what we call the “ hardware ” part of the kit. the second part involves the servo motors; these are required to provide controlled motion of the robotic arm. the third part consists of the electronics which usually include the servo motor controller that will be providing control signals and power to each servo motor, as well as the power supply, cabling and switches required to operate the robotic arm .
with those three parts covered you can build a fully functional robotic arm. but, you may want something more: software. in some cases, users will only need a fully functional arm kit (hardware + motors + electronics) and will then go on to develop their own software to calibrate and control the arm. but, there are other cases where ready - to - use software is desired, usually because the user does not want / cannot make one on their own. some of our kits come bundled with various software programs to help simplify using the robotic arms .
* median reach is the length between the gripper and the shoulder at 45 degrees to the base, and elbow at 90 degrees .
this software is a full graphical programming environment. it allows you to go further than flowarm and add more customization to your robotic projects. this is the software that was used to create the flowarm software mentioned above. you can read more about flowbotics studio here .
this is a free interface for the ssc - 32u controller. like flowarm, it was also made using flowbotics studio. this software allows you to control up to 32 servo motors and create sequences for them. but, unlike flowarm, it is not made for any specific robotic kit but more as a way to quickly test your ssc - 32u and your servo motor setup .
could you please tell me where to get a telerobotics kit. i can do what i want with your kits to, to work by remote - control at a job or school lab. i’d appreciate all the advice i can get in these areas from you great people .
@ tony braatz we should have a mobile telepresence kit available on robotshop within the coming days .
can anybody advise if the new ssc - 32u servo controller board can be used with the original lynxmotionrios software which does not appear to be available now as an option? i have this software and want to purchase the ssc - 32 u but would rather use the rios than flowstone if possible? thank you. steve. - ireland .
@ steve clune yes, rios can be used with the new ssc - 32u. note however that rios is no longer being supported and is legacy software. can you indicate what functionality in rios you would like which flowarm or flowbotics does not offer ?
@ niall: we do not have specific figures, but we recently did some tests at full extension (fully horizontal & upwards ~ 45 degrees) lifting 2 pairs of pliers (total weight of 118. 00 g / ~ 4. 16 ounces). it worked ok but expect to move slower than at maximum speed and precision of movement will not be as good. you can lift a bit more the closer you are to the base, of course, probably in the range of 150 g (maybe a bit more). you could probably lift also more without the wrist rotate upgrade (we had the medium wrist rotate upgrade attached during our tests). all in all, we certainly recommend using a 6 v dc supply with at least 3 a capacity if you intend to use weight close to maximum capacity. also, make sure to not leave the servomotors under such load for long periods of time as they are still just hobbyist - grade rc servomotors and they will eventually overheat if strained for too long (i. e. : give them a break between tasks requiring large loads) .
@ dean: short answer: yes! longer answer: while it is possible, this will require some custom code (not trivial) to detect the object reliably and determine its position (and send the arm to it). the complexity of this task will really depend on the constraints you place on the system: ex # 1: arms in an assembly line always pick objects from the same spot, only using sensors to determine if the object is there or not; ex # 2: a human picks up objects in a somewhat constraint - free system; roughly anything goes and the human adapts to the situation; ex # 3: a robotic arm picks up an object in a 2d space (such as a box). the sensor will need a reliable way to obtain a 2d position. typically, at least 1 sensor is needed per dimension, so one ir would most likely not be enough unless you “scan” the area one “spot” at a time. as you can certainly imagine from these three examples, where and how that autonomous robotic arm will be used really matters a lot to how this will be implemented .
robotshop, the world' s leading robot store for personal and professional robot technology. here you will find the best selection of robot vacuums and other domestic robots, professional robots, robot toys, and robot kits, and robot parts for building your own robots .
robotshop is also a leading force in robotic education and research. we provide a diverse product selection, educational and quantity discounts, useful resources and specialized support .
© 2018 robotshop inc. all rights reserved. putting robotics at your service is a trademark of robotshop inc.
lynxmotion is one of the oldest manufacturers of robot kits , including robot arms , biped walking robots , quadrapods , hexapods , tracked and wheeled vehicles , and more . the range of products has evolved during the last 15 years and they are now specialized in a modular robotic building system known as the servo erector set . the company was founded in 1995 by jim frye . robotshop inc. acquired lynxmotion in august 2012 . 
lynxmotion is one of the oldest manufacturers of robot kits, including robot arms, biped walking robots, quadrapods, hexapods, tracked and wheeled vehicles, and more. the range of products has evolved during the last 15 years and they are now specialized in a modular robotic building system known as the servo erector set. the company was founded in 1995 by jim frye. robotshop inc. acquired lynxmotion in august 2012.
lynxmotion is one of the oldest manufacturers of robot kits, including robot arms, biped walking robots, quadrapods, hexapods, tracked and wheeled vehicles, and more. the range of products has evolved during the last 15 years and they are now specialized in a modular robotic building system known as the servo erector set. the company was founded in 1995 by jim frye. robotshop inc. acquired lynxmotion in august 2012.