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__NOTOC__
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===Remove the Motor Controller Cover===
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic1}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic2}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap1}}
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap2}}
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<br><br>
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===Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Motor Controller===
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic3}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic4}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap3}}
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap4}}
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|-
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|}
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<br><br>
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{|
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic5}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic6}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap5}}
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap6}}
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<br><br>
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic7}}
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap7}}
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|}
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<br><br>
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===Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Back of Hand===
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{|
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic8}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic9}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap8}}
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap9}}
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|-
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|}
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|}
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<br><br>
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{|
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic10}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic11}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap10}}
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap11}}
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<br><br>
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{|
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic12}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap12}}
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<br><br>
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===New Ribbon Cable===
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic13}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic14}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap13}}
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap14}}
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|-
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<br><br>
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic15}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic16}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap15}}
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|
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap16}}
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|-
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|}
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<br><br>
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===Replace Cover and Test===
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{|
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} | {{#var_final:pic17}}
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| style="width: 20px" |
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| {{#var_final:pic_temp}} |  {{#var_final:pic18}}
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|-
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap17}}
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|
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| {{#var_final:cap_temp}} | {{#var_final:cap18}}
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|-
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{{#vardefine:pic_temp|style="border: 2px solid #CCCCCC;" valign="center"}}
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{{#vardefine:cap_temp|style="border: 2px solid #CCCCCC; background: #F9F9F9; text-align: center;"}}
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{{#vardefine:pic1|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement1.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic2|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement2.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic3|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement3.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic4|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement4.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic5|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement5.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic6|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement6.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic7|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement7.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic8|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement8.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic9|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement9.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic10|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement10.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic11|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement11.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic12|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement12.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic13|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement13.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic14|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement14.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic15|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement15.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic16|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement16.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic17|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement17.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic18|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement18.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:pic19|[[File:RibbonCableReplacement19.jpg|300px]]}}
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{{#vardefine:cap1|Use 1mm hex wrench to remove<br>four (4) motor controller cover plate screws}}
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{{#vardefine:cap2|Remove plate<br>and keep the screws in a safe place}}
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{{#vardefine:cap3|Peel back black tape to reveal<br>ribbon cable connector}}
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{{#vardefine:cap4|Using your fingernails, slide the black part<br>of connector outward to release cable}}
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{{#vardefine:cap5|Pull cable out of connector on motor controller<br>and detach tape from servo}}
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{{#vardefine:cap6|Remove the double-sided tape<br>from the ribbon cable}}
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{{#vardefine:cap7|Re-affix the double-sided to tape<br>back to its original position on servo}}
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{{#vardefine:cap8|Locate other end of ribbon cable<br>on the back of the hand}}
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{{#vardefine:cap9|Detach tape from the back of the hand}}
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{{#vardefine:cap10|Use a long, narrow tool (wrench)<br>to release the black connector as before.<br>You should pry it gently on either side.}}
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{{#vardefine:cap11|Pull cable out of the connector}}
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{{#vardefine:cap12|Re-affix the double-sided to tape back to its<br>original position on the back of the hand}}
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{{#vardefine:cap13|Insert end of new ribbon cable into the<br>open connector on the back of the hand.<br>The exposed cable contacts should face inward<br>towards the back of the hand}}
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{{#vardefine:cap14|Use a small, narrow tool (wrench)<br>to push the center of the black part of the connector in,<br>securing the ribbon cable}}
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{{#vardefine:cap15|Insert end of new ribbon cable into the<br>open connector on the first finger link.}}
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{{#vardefine:cap16|Push in the black part of the connector<br>to secure the end of the ribbon cable}}
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{{#vardefine:cap17|Replace the controller cover using four (4) screws.<br>Do not over-tighten as these are threaded into<br>the plastic servo case}}
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{{#vardefine:cap18|Test the hand to make sure that<br>the faulty connection has been fixed}}

Revision as of 19:21, 27 September 2016

Remove the Motor Controller Cover

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Use 1mm hex wrench to remove
four (4) motor controller cover plate screws 		Remove plate
and keep the screws in a safe place



Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Motor Controller

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Peel back black tape to reveal
ribbon cable connector 		Using your fingernails, slide the black part
of connector outward to release cable



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Pull cable out of connector on motor controller
and detach tape from servo 		Remove the double-sided tape
from the ribbon cable



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Re-affix the double-sided to tape
back to its original position on servo



Detach the Ribbon Cable from the Back of Hand

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Locate other end of ribbon cable
on the back of the hand 		Detach tape from the back of the hand



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Use a long, narrow tool (wrench)
to release the black connector as before.
You should pry it gently on either side. 		Pull cable out of the connector



RibbonCableReplacement12.jpg
Re-affix the double-sided to tape back to its
original position on the back of the hand



New Ribbon Cable

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Insert end of new ribbon cable into the
open connector on the back of the hand.
The exposed cable contacts should face inward
towards the back of the hand 		Use a small, narrow tool (wrench)
to push the center of the black part of the connector in,
securing the ribbon cable



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Insert end of new ribbon cable into the
open connector on the first finger link. 		Push in the black part of the connector
to secure the end of the ribbon cable



Replace Cover and Test

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Replace the controller cover using four (4) screws.
Do not over-tighten as these are threaded into
the plastic servo case 		Test the hand to make sure that
the faulty connection has been fixed


























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