The CTE Workcell Kit comes with many parts and they are packaged in an assortment of boxes and plastic bags. Understanding the components of each box is helpful to make finding parts quick and efficient. The following article will provide an overview of the contents of each box that can be referred to and used in a classroom environment. For an in-depth look at unboxing the CTE Workcell Kit, watch the video below!
This article describes each piece in the CTE Workcell Kit, organized by box, and provides the following information in a table form from left to right:
- Part: This is the name of the part. Use this for reference while following the build instructions for the CTE Workcell.
- Photo: This is an image of the part. Use this for reference while unboxing your kit and building the CTE Workcell.
- Quantity: This is the quantity of each part provided. Use this to ensure you have the correct number of parts in each location in the Bin or Tray while unboxing.
- Purpose: This column provides information about how the part or parts in that kit, bag, or box will be used in CTE builds and/or the CTE STEM Lab Units.
- Location: This is an image of the box with a highlight on where the part can be found. This information can also be useful while building the CTE Workcell if a reminder is needed for where a part is located.
- Some parts are found beneath others in the Kit. Notes will be included to explain where certain items are located.
- Select the image to enlarge.
6-Axis Robotic Arm Kit Box
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| 6-Axis Robotic Arm | 1 | Used to model real-world industrial robotics concepts. |
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| Magnet Pickup Tool | 1 | One of the end effectors used with the 6-Axis Arm to pick up Disks and Cubes. |
Note: The Magnet Pickup Tool is held in the upper plastic section of the box. Remove the insert to access the item from the underside of this piece. |
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| Pen Holder Tool | 1 | One of the end effectors used with the 6-Axis Arm to hold a Dry-Erase Marker. |
Note: The Pen Holder Tool is held in the upper plastic section of the box. Remove the insert to access the item from the underside of this piece. |
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| Power Adaptor | 1 | Used with the Power Supply Cable to power the 6-Axis Arm. |
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| Power Supply Cable – Type A US | 1 | Used with the Power Adaptor to power the 6-Axis Arm. |
Note: The Power Supply Cable and USB Cable are held in the same area of the box. |
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| USB Cable (A-C) 1m | 1 | For connecting the 6-Axis Arm or Robot Brain to a computer. Also used to charge the Battery. |
Note: The Power Supply Cable and USB Cable are held in the same area of the box. |
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5 Red 5 Green |
Used in activities to simulate objects in an industrial robotics setting. Note: Each Disk shows a different AprilTag. This functionality will be explained in a future update. |
Note: Disks are held in the upper plastic section of the box. Remove the insert to access the items from the underside of this piece. |
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| Dry-Erase Marker | 2 | To place in the Pen Holder Tool and draw on the Dry-Erase Surface. |
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System Bundle Box
| Part | Photo | Quantity | Purpose | Location |
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| EXP Robot Brain | 1 | Acts as the central control hub, managing the 6-Axis Arm and additional devices like conveyors, sensors, and pneumatics. |
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| EXP Robot Battery | 1 | Used to power the Robot Brain and all connected devices. |
Note: The Battery is found beneath the Robot Brain. Remove the Robot Brain to access the Battery. |
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| Smart Motor 5.5W | 3 | Used for rotating and moving the Linear and Serpentine Conveyors. |
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| Distance Sensor | 1 | Used to detect the presence and location of objects on the conveyors. |
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| Optical Sensor | 1 | Used to detect the color of objects, the presence of objects and ambient light. |
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Components Box 1
| Part | Photo | Quantity | Purpose | Location |
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| CTE Tile | 2 | Used as the base of all builds with the CTE Workcell Kit. |
Note: The Tiles are found at the bottom of the box beneath the Tile Frames, Hardware Case, and Dry-Erase Surface. |
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| CTE Tile Frame | 6 | Used around the perimeter of Tiles. |
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| Dry-Erase Surface | 1 | Attached to a CTE Tile as a whiteboard surface to draw on with the Dry-Erase Marker. |
Note: The Dry-Erase Surface is found beneath the Tile Frames and Hardware Case. |
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| Serpentine Conveyor – Platform | 80 | Used as the top of the Serpentine Conveyor. The Platform pieces of the conveyor snap onto the top of the 80-link section of Chain (see below). |
Note: The Platforms come together in a single plastic bag. |
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| Serpentine Conveyor – Chain | 1 assembly of 80 links | Used as the base of the Serpentine Conveyor. The Platform pieces of the conveyor snap onto top of the Chain. |
Note: The Chain comes preassembled as one length of 80 Links. |
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| Zip Ties, 4" | 100 | Used for cable management. |
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| T-15 Screwdriver | 1 | A tool to use with the Star Drive Screws in the Hardware Case. |
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| Hardware Case | 1 | Used to hold the hardware pieces identified below. |
Hardware Case
Once opened, the insert with the part labels can be removed to access the dividers within. The images below will show the case opened with those labels set aside.
| Part | Photo | Quantity | Purpose | Location in the Hardware Case |
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| Sensor Mount | 3 | For mounting sensors on CTE Workcell builds. |
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| Tee Fitting | 5 | Used to create junctions with pneumatics. |
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| 0.063 inch Click-on Spacer | 10 | Used between a stationary and a rotating component to reduce friction. |
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| 0.125 inch Click-on Spacer | 10 | Used between a stationary and a rotating component to reduce friction. |
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| Rubber Shaft Collar | 6 | Holds a shaft in place within the build, while still allowing the shaft to spin freely. |
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| 1/4" Star Drive Screw Locking | 20 | Used with a Low Profile Nut or Standoff to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit. |
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| 1/2" Star Drive Screw Locking | 80 | Used with a Low Profile Nut or Standoff to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit. |
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| 3/4" Star Drive Screw | 20 | Used with a Low Profile Nut or Standoff to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit. |
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2x Pitch Motor Shaft |
4 | Connects to a motor and allows build elements to spin or rotate. |
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| 3x Pitch Capped Shaft | 3 | Connects to a motor and allows build elements to spin or rotate. |
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| Low Profile Nut | 100 | Used with a screw to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit. |
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| 1/2" Standoff | 5 | Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection. |
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| 1" Standoff | 10 | Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection. |
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| 1.5" Standoff | 6 | Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection. |
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| 2" Standoff | 10 | Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection. |
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Components Box 2
| Part | Photo | Quantity | Purpose | Location |
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| Signal Tower | 1 | A device coded to display colors and communicate the status of the CTE Workcell. |
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| Air Tank – 70mL | 1 | Used for storing pressurized air. |
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| Air Pump | 1 | Used to compress air for the pneumatic system. |
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| Pneumatic Solenoid | 1 | Used to electronically control the flow of air around the pneumatic system. |
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| 2 Pitch Stroke Pneumatic Cylinder | 2 | Turns pressurized air into a back-and-forth motion and can extend (push) and retract (pull). |
Note: The Pneumatic Cylinders are found beneath the Air Pump. |
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| 4 Pitch Stroke Pneumatic Cylinder | 1 | Turns pressurized air into a back-and-forth motion and can extend (push) and retract (pull). |
Note: The Pneumatic Cylinders are found beneath the Air Pump. |
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| 4mm Tubing | 6.5 meters | Used to move pressurized air from the Pneumatic Solenoid to the rest of the system. |
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| Smart Cable 300mm | 6 | Used to connect devices to the Robot Brain. |
Note: The Smart Cables are found beneath the Air Tank. |
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| Smart Cable 600mm | 3 | Used to connect devices to the Robot Brain. |
Note: The Smart Cables are found beneath the Air Tank. |
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| Smart Cable 900mm | 3 | Used to connect devices to the Robot Brain. |
Note: The Smart Cables are found beneath the Air Tank. |
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| USB Charger - International | 1 | For connecting a USB Cable in order to charge the Battery. |
Note: The USB Charger is found beneath the Pneumatic Solenoid. |
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| USB Cable (A-C) 1m | 1 | For connecting the 6-Axis Arm or Robot Brain to a computer. Also used to charge the Battery. |
Note: The USB Cable is found in the center section beneath the Air Pump and Signal Tower. |
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| 3-Wire Extender Cable 24" | 1 | Used with the Object Sensor to reach from the Robot Brain to the Sensor Mount. |
Note: The 3-Wire Extender Cable is found in the center section beneath the Air Pump and Signal Tower. |
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| Disk Loader | 1 | Used with pneumatics to dispense Disks onto a conveyor. |
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| 32 Tooth Sprocket | 1 | Used with the Drive Track Piece and motor to move the Serpentine Conveyor. |
Note: The Sprocket is found beneath the Disk Loader. |
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| Pallet | 2 | Used in activities to simulate palletizing in an industrial robotics setting. |
Note: The Pallets are found beneath the 4mm Tubing. |
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| Object Sensor | 1 | A sensor used to detect the presence of objects. |
Note: The Object Sensor is found in the center section beneath the Air Pump and Signal Tower. |
Components Box 3
| Part | Photo | Quantity | Purpose | Location |
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| Cube | 9 |
Used in activities to simulate objects in an industrial robotics setting. Note: Each Cube shows a different AprilTag. This functionality will be explained in a future update. |
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| Linear Conveyor | 5 | Used to move Disks and Cubes onto and off of the Serpentine Conveyor. |
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| Serpentine Conveyor - Straight Track | 7 | A section of the Serpentine Conveyor base used to connect the conveyor to the CTE Tile. |
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| Serpentine Conveyor - Drive Track | 1 | A section of the Serpentine Conveyor base used to connect the conveyor to the CTE Tile. This piece is used to connect a motor and sprocket to the conveyor. |
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| Serpentine Conveyor - Diverter Track | 3 | A section of the Serpentine Conveyor base used to connect the conveyor to the CTE Tile. This piece is used to connect a Diverter to the conveyor. |
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| Serpentine Conveyor - Turn Track | 6 | A section of the Serpentine Conveyor base used to connect the conveyor to the CTE Tile. |
Note: The Turn Tracks are located beneath the Robot Brain Mount. |
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| Pneumatic Diverter Tower | 2 | The vertical component of the Diverter. |
Note: The Diverter Towers are located beneath the Open End Wrench. |
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| Pneumatic Diverter Arm | 2 | The horizontal component of the Diverter. This pieces moves along the Diverter Tower based on a Pneumatic Cylinder. |
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| Feeder Base | 1 | The bottom component of the Disk Feeder. Used to connect the Disk Feeder to the CTE Tile. |
Note: The Feeder Base is located beneath the Diverter Arms. |
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| Disk Feeder | 1 | Pushes Disks from the Disk Loader to the entry conveyor using pneumatics. |
Note: The Disk Feeder is located beneath the Robot Brain Mount. |
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| Robot Brain Mount | 1 | Used to mount the Robot Brain to a CTE Tile. |
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| Open End Wrench | 1 | Used to hold a nut or standoff in place while a screw is being secured to it. |
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