This page details the assembly of the knee prosthesis. To complete this step, you need an assembled thigh, shank, motor, GCS, and microcontroller module. These modules are integrated with various transmission components, fasteners, and wires, to construct the knee prosthesis.
Step 1: Main Electronics
This step details the installation of the microcontroller, the USB extender, and the E-stop connector. To complete this step, you will need two M2.5 x 14 mm socket cap screws, small pieces of tape, the micro-usb extender, and the barrel jack cable. The installation requires the use of a 2 mm Allen wrench and a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 2: GCS Sensors
This step details the installation of the TL493D magnetometer sensors that are used to determine foot contact with the ground. To complete this step, you will need four M2.5 x 14 mm socket cap screws and small pieces of tape. The installation requires the use of a 2 mm Allen wrench.
Step 3: GCS Beam Element
This step details the installation of the GCS beam element. To complete this step, you will need six M4 x 60 mm button head screws and washers, four M6 x 25 mm flat head screws, and four M6 square nuts. The installation requires the use of a 2.5 and a 4 mm mm Allen wrench.
Step 4: Secondary Gear Stage, Thigh Frame, & Joint Encode
Step 5: Motor Module
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Step 6: Final Gear Install