Materials

In this section you will a broad range of materials that you may require for the animatronics project.

Contents


Servos

A Servo (or servo motor) is a small motor device with a shaft that can be positioned to specific angular positions through a coded signal. The servo maintains that angular position until the coded signal changes at which point it changes accordingly. Servos are used in the movement of radio controlled cars, puppets, and of course, animatronic robots.

HS-422 :: Standard Servo

Operating Speed 0.16sec/60° at 4.8Volt
Output Torque 4.1kg•cm (57oz•in) at 4.8Volt
Weight 47.1g (1.66oz)
Size 40.6 X 20.3 X 35.6mm (1.6 X 0.8 X 1.4in)

HSR-1422CR :: Continuous Rotation Standard Servo

Operating Speed 60rpm
Output Torque 4.1kg•cm (57oz•in) at 4.8Volt
Weight 47.1g (1.66oz)
Size

HS-475HB - Deluxe Servo

Operating Speed 0.23sec/60° at 4.8Volt
Output Torque 4.4kg•cm (61oz•in) at 4.8Volt
Weight 40g (1.41oz)
Size 38.8 X 19.8 X 36mm (1.52 X 0.77 X 1.41in)

HS-645MG - Ultra Torque Servo

Operating Speed 0.24sec/60° at 4.8Volt
Output Torque 7.7kg•cm (107oz•in) at 4.8Volt
Weight 55.2g (1.95oz)
Size 41 X 20 X 38mm (1.59 X 0.77 X 1.48in)

HS-5475HB :: Standard Digital Servo

Operating Speed 0.23sec/60° at 4.8Volt
Output Torque 4.4kg•cm (61oz•in) at 4.8Volt
Weight 40g (1.41oz)
Size 38.8 X 19.8 X 36mm (1.52 X 0.77 X 1.41in)

HS-5645MG :: Digital Ultra Torque Servo

Operating Speed 0.23sec/60° at 4.8Volt
Output Torque 10.3kg•cm (143.03oz•in) at 4.8Volt
Weight 60g (2.11oz)
Size 40.6 X 19.8 X 37.8mm (1.56 X 0.77 X 1.48in)

Horns

Horns attach directly to the servo and provide rotation.

Circular Plastic Horn

Red Cross Plastic Horn

Two-Sided Black Plastic Horn

One-Sided Black Plastic Horn

Blue Metal Horn

Metal Circle Horn

White Cross Plastic Horn

One-Sided White Plastic Horn

Circlular White Plastic Horn

Two-Sided White Plastic Horn


Brackets

Brackets are used to attach servos to one another and build robots.

ASB-03 :: Aluminum "C" Servo Bracket

This is one of the most useful brackets. They are commonly used to create joints.

ASB-04 :: Aluminum Multi-Purpose Servo Bracket

ASB-06 :: Aluminum "L" Connector Bracket

The "L" bracket provides a perpendicular connection.

ASB-13 :: Aluminum Dual Servo Bracket

This bracket connects two servos back to back.

ASB-15 :: Aluminum Dual Inline Multi-Purpose Servo Bracket

This bracket connects two servos length-wise from side to side.

ASB-16 :: Aluminum Servo Offset Axis Bracket

ASB-17 :: Aluminum 15-degree Ankle Bracket


Kits

Kits provide several components that work together.

BPT-KT :: Pan and Tilt Kit

The pan and tilt kit provides multi-dimensional axis rotation.

LG-NS :: Little Grip Kit

A servo's rotation is used to clamp grips together. Gripper opens to 1.3" and rotates 180 degrees.

Controller Board

Servos are all connected to the main controller board, which is powered and connected to the computer.

SSC-32 Servo Controller

32 channels of 1uS resolution servo control. Bidirectional communication with Query commands. Synchronized, or "Group" moves. 12 Servo Hexapod Gait Sequencer built in.

Power Sources

There are a number of different methods of powering the controller board.

AC Plug

The AC plug connects the controller board to a standard wall power socket.

DPDT Mini Power Switch

The DPDT mini power switch connects the AC plug to the controller board. Make note about "on" vs. "on".

Battery Pack

Provides portable power.

Battery Quick Connect

Connects the battery to the controller board.

Battery Pack Charger

Batteries are rechargeable and can be connected to the batter pack charger, which is connected to the wall.

Battery Clip

Provides a connection for a 9V battery.

Miscellaneous Cables

Several other useful connections.

Servo Extension Cables

Extension cables may be useful when servos must be placed a distance from the controller board.

Serial Cable

The serial cable connects the controller board to the computer and permits the software to send commands to the servos.

Screws

Used primary to attach servos to brackets and other brackets to one another.

Small black screws

The blunt-end black screws fit easily within the smallest of pre-existing bracket holes.

Silver screws

These screws are slightly larger than the black ones. They provide slightly more strength and still fit within many of the pre-existing bracket holes.