AndyMark am-5000 User manual

October 2023
Assembly Guide
CENTERSTAGE Robot

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CENTERSTAGE Robot
AM Part Name
AM Part #
Quantity
Robits Starter Drive Base
See Separate Instructions
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Robits 0.5×0.5×2.0 Tube
am-5001-0200
3
Robits 0.5×0.5×4.0 Tube
am-5001-0400
1
Robits 0.5×0.5×6.0 Tube
am-5001-0600
2
Robits 0.5×0.5×8.0 Tube
am-5001-0800
2
Robits 0.5×0.5×16.0 Tube
am-5001-1600
2
Robits 1.0×1.0×15.5 Tube
am-5002-1550
2
Robits Angle Gusset (135°)
am-5010_135
2
Robits 1×8 Beam
am-5011_1x8
1
Robits 1×12 Beam
am-5011_1x12
1
Robits 3×3 Corner Gusset
am-5005_3x3
4
Robits 5×5 Corner Gusset
am-5005_5x5
3
Robits 2×4 Plate
am-5006_2x4
1
Robits 4×4 Plate
am-5006_4x4
1
NeveRest Orbital - 50.9
am-4609b
1
Robits 80-100T Motor Mount
am-5017
1
6mm D to 375IN Hex-Shaft Adapter
am-3444
1
Programmable Servo Torque
am-4954
2
5mm Hex to 375IN Hex Shaft Adapter
am-4957
2
Robits Bushing for 0.375 Hex
am-5021
2
Required Tool List
AM Part Name
AM Part #
Hex Driver, Ball End 2.5mm with Handle
am-3724
Hex Driver, Ball End 3/32" with Handle
am-3173
Hex Driver, Ball End 5/32" with Handle
am-2751
3/8 Combination Wrench
am-4961

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AM Part Name
AM Part #
Quantity
Robits Side Shaft Carrier
am-5015
1
Robits Double End Shaft Carrier
am-5016
4
40 Tooth 20DP 0.375 in. Hex Bore Plastic Gear
am-5020_40
1
60 Tooth 20DP 0.375 in. Hex Bore Plastic Gear
am-5020_60
1
Robits 0.375 in. Hex Shaft 10 in. Long
am-5003-1000
1
2 in. Compliant Wheels (Green)
am-3571_green
2
10-32 Nylock Jam Nut
am-1063
58
Spacer, 0.375 OD x 0.194 ID x 0.25 Long Nylon
am-1700
10
Spacer, 0.375 OD x 0.194 ID x 0.50 Long Nylon
am-1697
4
Spacer, 0.375 OD x 0.194 ID x 0.75 Long Nylon
am-4107
3
Spacer, 0.375 OD x 0.194 ID x 1.00 Long Nylon
am-1696
3
Screw, SHCS, 10-32 x 0500
am-1002
6
Screw, SHCS, 10-32 x 0750
am-1047
9
Screw, SHCS, 10-32 x 1000
am-1056
16
Screw, SHCS, 10-32 x 1250
am-1041
11
Screw, SHCS, 10-32 x 1500
am-1014
20
Screw, SHCS, 10-32 x 1750
am-1048
13
Screw, SHCS, 10-32 x 2000
am-1049
3
M3-0.5 x 8 mm Socket Head Cap Screw with Thread Patch
am-1500
3
#10 Steel Washer
am-1026
4
Spacer, 0.430 ID x 0.500 OD x 0.250 Long Aluminum
am-1698
5
Spacer, 0.430 ID x 0.500 OD x 0.500 Long Aluminum
am-1699
8
10-32 Female Threaded 1 in. Long 0.375 in. Round Standoff
am-1701
4
10-32 Female Threaded 2 in. Long 0.375 in. Round Standoff
am-1702
4
10-32 Female Threaded 4 in. Long 0.375 in. Round Standoff
am-1704
1
Rubber Bands #33, Black
am-5024_black
Varies
Cable Ties 4 in
am-1589_black
2
15.5×6×1/32 Perforated PC
am-4964
2

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The AndyMark CENTERSTAGE Robot uses the Robits Starter Drive Base. Instructions for how to
build the starter drive base can be found on the AndyMark website.
Part 1: Build the Tower
Chassis

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Use the following steps to build the right upright on the right drive module.
1. Place one 135° gusset (am-5010_135) on the right drive rail and secure with two 10-32 x 1500
inch screws (am-1014) and two 10-32 nylock jam nuts (am-1063).
2. Locate one 0.5×0.5×6.0 Tube (am-5001-0600). Attach to the drive rail and secure with one
10-32 x 1750 inch screw (am-1048) and one 10-32 nylock jam nut (am-1063).

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3. Install one 1 inch standoff (am-1701) to the top most hole of the 135° gusset with one 10-32 x
0750 screw (am-1047) and attach one 1 inch standoff (am-1701) to the top most hole of the 6
inch tube using one 10-32 x 1000 (am-1056) screw.
4. Install one 1.0×1.0×15.5 Tube (am-5002-1550) to the previously installed standoffs as shown
using two 10-32 x 1500 screws (am-1014).
10-32 x 1000 (am-1056)
10-32 x 0750 (am-1047)

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Use the following steps to repeat the process and build the left upright on the other drive
module.
5. Place one 135° gusset (am-5010_135) on the left drive rail and secure with two 10-32 x 1500
(am-1014) inch screws and two 10-32 nylock jam nuts (am-1063).
6. Locate one 0.5×0.5×6.0 Tube (am-5001-0600) to the drive rail and secure with one 10-32 x
1750 screw (am-1048) and one 10-32 nylock jam nut (am-1063).

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7. Install one 1 inch standoff (am-1701) to the top most hole of the 135° gusset with one 10-32 x
0750 screw (am-1047) and attach one 1 inch standoff (am-1701) to the top most hole of the 6
inch tube using one 10-32 x 1000 (am-1056) screw.
8. Install one 1.0×1.0×15.5 Tube (am-5002-1550) to the previously installed standoffs using two
10-32 x 1500 screws (am-1014).
10-32 x 0750 (am-1047)
10-32 x 1000 (am-1056)

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Install Cross Connects and Corner Gussets
9. Locate two 0.5×0.5×8.0 Tubes (am-5001-0800) to the uprights and secure with four 10-32 x
1750 screws (am-1048) and four 10-32 nylock jam nuts (am-1063) each.
10.Install two 3x3 Corner Gussets (am-5005_3x3) to each 6 inch tube using two 10-32 x 1000
screws (am-1056) and two 10-32 nylock jam nuts (am-1063) each
The tower assembly is complete.

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Part 2: Build the Arm
Assemble Arm
1. Fasten two Double End Shaft Carriers (am-5016) to the ends of one 0.5×0.5×16.0 Tube
(am-5001-1600) using two 10-32 x 1250 screws (am-1041) and two 10-32 nylock jam nuts
(am-1063).
Repeat this step to create two arm segments.
2. Connect the arm segments using one 0.5×0.5×4.0 Tube (am-5001-0400) and fasten with two
10-32 x 1250 inch screws and two 10-32 nylock jam nuts (am-1063).
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