Solder the Molex connector to the PC board as shown in the above and side pictures. The wires are different colors to make it easier to keep the wires aligned when soldering.

Connecting the Interface to Robotic Arm

Connect the interface to the base of the robotic arm using the 8 position cable, making sure the Molex connect is properly seated in the base platform of the robotic arm, see figure below. The interface draws power from the robotic arm power supply when it is turned on. A 6 foot DB-9 cable is included in the robotic arm kit. Use this cable to connect the computer's serial port to the robotic arm interface.

Using the Robotic Arm Interface:

Initially the power to the interface should be turned off. Start the Serial Interface program, then turn on the interface.

Clicking on any function button will initiate the robotic arm to perform that function. Clicking on the same function button a second time will stop that function. In addition instead of clicking on the same function button a second time to stop a function you may also click on a second function button, this will stop the first function from performing as before, and initiate the robotic arm to perform the second function immediately.

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