2. Follower assembly

Assemble with power disconnected. The videos use C018 follower motors already assigned IDs 1–6. A horn fits onto the motor shaft and connects it to the link; hold the second support horn during assembly.

Match the orientation shown in the close-ups. A snug fit is expected, but never pull a misaligned part into place by tightening screws.

4. Follower base — motor 1

1. Fit the upper horn to motor 1 and secure its centre with M3×6. Connect the cable while the motor is accessible.
2. Insert the motor in the base. Use four M2×6 self-tapping screws, two above and two below. Fit the holder with two M2×6 screws.
3. Hold the second horn in place; it has no centre retaining screw. Attach the link with four M3×6 screws on each side, then fit the shoulder motor holder.

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5. Follower shoulder — motor 2

1. Fit the upper horn to motor 2 with an M3×6 centre screw and prepare its cable.
2. Insert the motor into its holder from above and secure it with four M2×6 self-tapping screws.
3. Fit the second horn and upper-arm link using four M3×6 screws on each side. If wiring now, connect motor 1 to motor 2.

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6. Follower elbow — motor 3

1. Secure the upper horn to motor 3 with M3×6 and prepare its cable.
2. Insert the motor into its holder and secure it with four M2×6 screws.
3. Hold the second horn while fitting the forearm. Use four M3×6 screws on each side and check that no cable is trapped.

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7. Follower wrist — motor 4

1. Fit the upper horn to motor 4 and secure it with M3×6.
2. Fit the holder, insert motor 4 and secure it with four M2×6 screws.
3. Fit and hold the second horn, which has no centre retaining screw. Prepare the connection between motors 3 and 4.

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8. Follower wrist rotation and gripper — motors 5 and 6

1. Insert motor 5 into the wrist holder with two M2×6 screws. Fit its horn with an M3×6 centre screw and prepare the cables.
2. Attach the wrist to motor 4 with four M3×6 screws per side. Attach the gripper body to motor 5’s horn with four M3×6 screws.
3. Insert two M3 nuts into the gripper slots. Fit motor 6 with two M2×6 screws on each side.
4. Fit motor 6’s horns, securing the driven horn with an M3×6 centre screw. Install the jaws as shown, with four M3×6 screws per side.
5. Connect motors 4 → 5 → 6 and prepare the cable from motor 1 to the board. Keep wires clear of the jaws.

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9. Follower camera mount

1. Attach the camera to its platform with four M2×8 screws and M2 nuts on the back.
2. Attach the camera bracket to the gripper with two M3×8 screws.
3. Check lens orientation and cable slack through wrist motion. Calibrate the camera after its mount is final.

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10. Follower controller mount

1. Place the board on the flat side of the platform, with the standoffs facing down.
2. The shown kit uses standoffs that press into the platform slots without screws. Use the supplied fasteners if your kit has screw-mounted standoffs.
3. Connect the cable to motor 1 before mounting the platform. Slide the platform into the rear slot and check that the board is secure.

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11. Follower bus wiring and check

1. With power off, connect the board to motor 1, then motors 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6.
2. Route spare cable along the links, clear of moving parts and without tension.
3. Connect the appropriate supply. Check the motors’ red indicators and that Lab detects all six IDs. If one is missing, switch off power and inspect the preceding bus connection.

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Ready: the base is secured, camera and controller mounts match your kit, and the bus detects six motors.

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