Hardware Notes

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This section contains troubleshooting guides for motor configuration and assembly process.

Q: Should I configure the motors before assembly?

Probably not necessary. You can configure them sequentially after assembly! However, connect only one motor to the U2D2 at a time, otherwise multiple motors with the default ID = 1 will conflict!

The procedure is as follows:

  1. Install Dynamixel Wizard 2.0 and connect the motor to the computer.

  2. According to the Assembly PDF for toddlerbot 1.0:

    • Set the baudrate to 2 Mbps.

    • Set the ID according to the motor’s position on the robot.

    • Enable Torque in the Wizard, then click Target Position in the center and set it to 0.

Q: How to power the Dynamixel motor to configure it on a laptop?

Other Common Issues and Solutions

1. 3D Printing Hole Size and Tolerance

  • Issue: If unlucky, the screw head for the Leg/Hip Assembly might be too large to fit into the countersunk hole of the 3D printed part. Or due to printing tolerance, the bearing might not fit.

  • Solution:

    • Try using the screws included with the Dynamixel motors (they usually have smaller heads).

    • If the hole is too small due to 3D printing tolerance, you can heat the screw slightly with a lighter (ensure ventilation and wear a mask) and melt it in.

    • Last resort: Reprint the part.

2. U2D2 Power Supply

  • Issue: Powering the motors during configuration and assembly.

  • Solution: Use the U2D2 Power Hub. Plug the U2D2 into the Power Hub and use a power adapter (like the one from iMax B6 Mini) to power the Hub.

Detailed Assembly Logs