Download freeLoader - Cornell Creative Machines Lab

Contents
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Citation ....................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Features ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4. Terms of use ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.5. Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Construction...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1. Double Crosshead Design.................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2. Single Crosshead Design.................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Part Modifications ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1. Required Tools .................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2. Cutting lead screws to length ............................................................................................ 9
2.2.3. Drilling out large gear hubs ............................................................................................... 9
2.2.4. Modifying the 1 in gears .................................................................................................. 10
2.2.5. Modify the thrust bearing servo horn ............................................................................. 10
2.2.6. Modifying the optical breadboard plates ....................................................................... 11
2.2.7. Machining the crossheads ................................................................................................ 12
2.2.8. Manufacturing motor attachment plates ........................................................................ 13
2.2.9. Preparing acrylic safety doors ......................................................................................... 13
2.3. Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 14
2.3.1. Required Tools .................................................................................................................. 14
2.3.2. Assembly steps ................................................................................................................. 14
3. Communication & Control ............................................................................................................ 24
3.1. PC Setup ................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2. Required Drivers ..................................................................................................................... 24
3.3. freeLoader Software ................................................................................................................ 24
3.4. Data format and conversion ................................................................................................... 25
3.5. Suggested use / Quick start guide .......................................................................................... 26
4. Future Work .................................................................................................................................... 26
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