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Overview

Let's build a moving model of a robotic milking system. This will provide the opportunity to chat about how these machines work in the dairy industry and how each component works to provide a great experience for the cow.

Build Video

Build Steps

Step 1

Mount the 2 wood blocks to the frame using the #6 x 1/2" wood screws (4)

Step 2

Mount the Servo Sock onto the frame using (2) of the #6 x 1/2" wood screws. You should first drill a pilot hole using the included drill bit and screwdriver handle.

*Note - before doing this, be sure to test your Servo Sock so that the driven side (the side that moves) is facing as shown.

Step 3

Assemble the arm as shown using the (2) 6-32 x 3/4" machine screws.

Step 4

Mount the arm onto the Servo Sock using (2) of the #6 x 1/2" wood screws.

Step 5

Mount the hole attachment using (2) of the #6 x 1/2" wood screws.

Step 5

Install the milk line as shown.

Step 6

Assembly your cow using (6) of the #6 x 3/4" wood screws as shown.

Step 8

To connect the controller use the power connector as shown and connect the servo to the D8 pin.

To learn more about the control board, refer to the Start-up - Sock IO + Animate Shied video in the Learning Library (https://makestuffmove.com/build/start-up-sock-io-animate-shield/)

Step 9

You are now ready to start milking! If the arm does not swing where you need it to, you may need to adjust the motor position.

For help with this, refer to the "Adjusting Servo Socks" video in the Learning Library (https://makestuffmove.com/build/start-up-adjusting-servo-socks/)