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Mobile Armatron Teardown

Written By: I Heart Robotics
Published: November 24, 2009
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Mobile Armatron Teardown

Written By: I Heart Robotics
Published: November 24, 2009
  • Comments: 2
  • Favorites: 1
  • Views: 11.1k

Teardown

Introduction

A mobile robot developed in the 80s by Tomy and sold by Radioshack in the United States.

More videos and information can be found at the I Heart Robotics blog

This guide shows a tear down of the main arm.

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Mobile Armatron, use our service manual.

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    • Open up the remote control.

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    • Remove the screw as indicated.

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    • If someone spilled soda or apple juice over the controller it may be helpful to clean the board using contact cleaner.

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  5. Mobile Armatron Teardown: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove screws where indicated.

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    • Gripper components can be removed for further disassembly.

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    • Use the knife to peel off stickers that conceal the screw holes.

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    • More screws can be removed to check the condition of gear teeth.

    • Admire the mechanical design.

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Author

I Heart Robotics

Member since: 11/09/09

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2 Comments

Only half tore down

shane stoneham - Reply

The motor is actually in the base

shane stoneham - Reply

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