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Overview of the CTE Workcell Kit

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.

All five boxes included in the CTE Workcell kit.

6-Axis Robotic Arm Kit Box

A top down image of the 6-Axis Rooti Arm Kit box showing the position of all pieces in that box.

PartPhotoQuantityPurposeLocation
6-Axis Robotic ArmVEX CTE 6-Axis Robotic arm1Used to model real-world industrial robotics concepts.Kit box with the plastic tray removed and the arm position highlighted in the center of the box.
Magnet Pickup ToolMagnet pickup tool end effector1One of the end effectors used with the 6-Axis Arm to pick up Disks and Cubes.

CTE Workcell Kit part locations in the box, in the plastic tray.

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.

Pen Holder ToolPen holder tool end effector.1One of the end effectors used with the 6-Axis Arm to hold a Dry-Erase Marker.

CTE Workcell Kit end effector locations in the box, in the plastic tray.

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.

Power AdaptorCTE Power Adaptor.1Used with the Power Supply Cable to power the 6-Axis Arm.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations to the lower right of the arm.
Power Supply Cable – Type A USCTE Power Supply cable.1Used with the Power Adaptor to power the 6-Axis Arm.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations to the right of the arm.

Note: The Power Supply Cable and USB Cable are held in the same area of the box.

USB Cable (A-C) 1mUSB C Cable1For connecting the 6-Axis Arm or Robot Brain to a computer. Also used to charge the Battery.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations to the right of the arm.

Note: The Power Supply Cable and USB Cable are held in the same area of the box.

DiskA green disk.A red disk.

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.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations in the lower left of the plastic tray.

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.

Dry-Erase MarkerDry erase marker.2To place in the Pen Holder Tool and draw on the Dry-Erase Surface.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations to the left of the arm.

System Bundle Box

Top down image of the System Bundle Box.

PartPhotoQuantityPurposeLocation
EXP Robot BrainEXP Robot Brain1Acts as the central control hub, managing the 6-Axis Arm and additional devices like conveyors, sensors, and pneumatics.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the right side of the box.
EXP Robot BatteryEXP Robot Battery.1Used to power the Robot Brain and all connected devices.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the right side of the box beneath the brain.

Note: The Battery is found beneath the Robot Brain. Remove the Robot Brain to access the Battery.

Smart Motor 5.5WEXP Smart Motor 5.5W.3Used for rotating and moving the Linear and Serpentine Conveyors.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper left side of the box.
Distance SensorEXP Distance Sensor.1Used to detect the presence and location of objects on the conveyors.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower left side of the box.
Optical SensorEXP Optical Sensor.1Used to detect the color of objects, the presence of objects and ambient light.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower left side of the box.

Components Box 1

Top down image of the Components Box number 1.

PartPhotoQuantityPurposeLocation
CTE TileCTE Tile2Used as the base of all builds with the CTE Workcell Kit.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations inside of the box, on the bottom.

Note: The Tiles are found at the bottom of the box beneath the Tile Frames, Hardware Case, and Dry-Erase Surface.

CTE Tile FrameCTE Tile Frame.6Used around the perimeter of Tiles.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top and right sides of the box.
Dry-Erase SurfaceDry Erase Surface.1Attached to a CTE Tile as a whiteboard surface to draw on with the Dry-Erase Marker.

CTE Workcell Kit parts location in the center of the box atop the tiles.

Note: The Dry-Erase Surface is found beneath the Tile Frames and Hardware Case.

Serpentine Conveyor – PlatformSerpentine conveyor platform piece shaped like a half moon.80Used 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).

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper right corner of the box.

Note: The Platforms come together in a single plastic bag.

Serpentine Conveyor – ChainSerpentine 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.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower right corner of the box.

Note: The Chain comes preassembled as one length of 80 Links.

Zip Ties, 4"4 inch zip ties.100Used for cable management.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the right side of the box.
T-15 ScrewdriverT-15 Screwdriver.1A tool to use with the Star Drive Screws in the Hardware Case.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower right corner of the box.
Hardware CaseCTE Hardware Case.1Used to hold the hardware pieces identified below.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the left side of the box.

Hardware Case

CTE 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.

PartPhotoQuantityPurposeLocation in the Hardware Case
Sensor MountSensor Mount.3For mounting sensors on CTE Workcell builds.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper left corner of the case.
Tee FittingTee Fitting.5Used to create junctions with pneumatics.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper left corner of the case.
0.063 inch Click-on SpacerClick on spacer.10Used between a stationary and a rotating component to reduce friction.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper center of the case.
0.125 inch Click-on SpacerClick on spacer.10Used between a stationary and a rotating component to reduce friction.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper center of the case.
Rubber Shaft CollarRubber Shaft Collar.6Holds a shaft in place within the build, while still allowing the shaft to spin freely.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper right corner of the case.
1/4" Star Drive Screw LockingSmall locking screw.20Used with a Low Profile Nut or Standoff to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations in the left center of the case.
1/2" Star Drive Screw LockingMedium locking screw.80Used with a Low Profile Nut or Standoff to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations in the center of the case.
3/4" Star Drive ScrewLarge locking screw.20Used with a Low Profile Nut or Standoff to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the right center of the case.
2x Pitch Motor ShaftMotor Shaft.4Connects to a motor and allows build elements to spin or rotate.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the right center of the case.
3x Pitch Capped ShaftCapped Shaft.3Connects to a motor and allows build elements to spin or rotate.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the far right center of the case.
Low Profile NutLow profile nut.100Used with a screw to attach pieces in the CTE Workcell Kit.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower left corner of the case.
1/2" StandoffSmall standoff.5Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower left center of the case.
1" Standoff1 inch standoff.10Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower center of the case.
1.5" Standoff1.5 inch standoff.6Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower right center of the case.
2" Standoff2 inch standoff.10Used to separate two parts in a build while creating a rigid connection.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower right corner of the case.

Components Box 2

Top down image of Component Box number 2.

PartPhotoQuantityPurposeLocation
Signal TowerSignal Tower.1A device coded to display colors and communicate the status of the CTE Workcell.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the bottom center of the box.
Air Tank – 70mLAir Tank.1Used for storing pressurized air.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper left of the box.
Air PumpAir Pump.1Used to compress air for the pneumatic system.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top center of the box.
Pneumatic SolenoidPneumatic solenoid.1Used to electronically control the flow of air around the pneumatic system.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper right corner of the box.
2 Pitch Stroke Pneumatic Cylinder2 pitch pneumatic cylinder.2Turns pressurized air into a back-and-forth motion and can extend (push) and retract (pull).

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top center of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Pneumatic Cylinders are found beneath the Air Pump.

4 Pitch Stroke Pneumatic Cylinder4 pitch pneumatic cylinder.1Turns pressurized air into a back-and-forth motion and can extend (push) and retract (pull).

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top center of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Pneumatic Cylinders are found beneath the Air Pump.

4mm TubingTubing roll.6.5 metersUsed to move pressurized air from the Pneumatic Solenoid to the rest of the system.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower right corner of the box.
Smart Cable 300mmShortest Smart Cable.6Used to connect devices to the Robot Brain.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top left corner of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Smart Cables are found beneath the Air Tank.

Smart Cable 600mmMedium Smart Cable.3Used to connect devices to the Robot Brain.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top left corner of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Smart Cables are found beneath the Air Tank.

Smart Cable  900mmLongest Smart Cable.3Used to connect devices to the Robot Brain.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top left corner of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Smart Cables are found beneath the Air Tank.

USB Charger - InternationalUSB Charger components.1For connecting a USB Cable in order to charge the Battery.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top left of the box.

Note: The USB Charger is found beneath the Pneumatic Solenoid.

USB Cable (A-C) 1mUSB C Cable1For connecting the 6-Axis Arm or Robot Brain to a computer. Also used to charge the Battery.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center of the box on the lower level.

Note: The USB Cable is found in the center section beneath the Air Pump and Signal Tower.

3-Wire Extender Cable 24"3 wire Extender Cable.1Used with the Object Sensor to reach from the Robot Brain to the Sensor Mount.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center of the box on the lower level.

Note: The 3-Wire Extender Cable is found in the center section beneath the Air Pump and Signal Tower.

Disk LoaderDisk Loader piece.1Used with pneumatics to dispense Disks onto a conveyor.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower left corner of the box.
32 Tooth SprocketSprocket.1Used with the Drive Track Piece and motor to move the Serpentine Conveyor.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower left corner of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Sprocket is found beneath the Disk Loader.

PalletCTE Pallet.2Used in activities to simulate palletizing in an industrial robotics setting.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower right corner of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Pallets are found beneath the 4mm Tubing.

Object SensorObject Sensor.1A sensor used to detect the presence of objects.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center of the box on the lower level.

Note: The Object Sensor is found in the center section beneath the Air Pump and Signal Tower.

Components Box 3

Top down image of Component Box number 3.

PartPhotoQuantityPurposeLocation
CubeCTE blue 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.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower left corner of the box.
Linear ConveyorLinear conveyor piece.5Used to move Disks and Cubes onto and off of the Serpentine Conveyor.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the lower right of the box.
Serpentine Conveyor - Straight TrackStraight track conveyor piece.7A section of the Serpentine Conveyor base used to connect the conveyor to the CTE Tile.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top right of the box.
Serpentine Conveyor - Drive TrackDrive track conveyor piece.1A 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.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the top right of the box.
Serpentine Conveyor - Diverter TrackDiverter track conveyor piece.3A 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.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center right of the box.
Serpentine Conveyor - Turn TrackTurn track conveyor piece.6A section of the Serpentine Conveyor base used to connect the conveyor to the CTE Tile.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center of the box.

Note: The Turn Tracks are located beneath the Robot Brain Mount.

Pneumatic Diverter TowerPneumatic Diverter Tower.2The vertical component of the Diverter. 

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center left of the box.

Note: The Diverter Towers are located beneath the Open End Wrench.

Pneumatic Diverter ArmPneumatic Diverter Arm.2The horizontal component of the Diverter. This pieces moves along the Diverter Tower based on a Pneumatic Cylinder.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center left of the box.
Feeder BaseFeeder base.1The bottom component of the Disk Feeder. Used to connect the Disk Feeder to the CTE Tile.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center far left of the box.

Note: The Feeder Base is located beneath the Diverter Arms.

Disk Feeder Disk Feeder.1Pushes Disks from the Disk Loader to the entry conveyor using pneumatics.

CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center of the box.

Note: The Disk Feeder is located beneath the Robot Brain Mount.

Robot Brain MountRobot Brain Mount.1Used to mount the Robot Brain to a CTE Tile.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the center of the box.
Open End WrenchOpen End Wrench.1Used to hold a nut or standoff in place while a screw is being secured to it.CTE Workcell Kit parts locations on the upper left of the box.

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