Kinect Sensor Mount - Revision history

Kelsey: /* Solid Works Files */

2011-06-24T15:58:01Z

‎Solid Works Files

Kelsey: /* Solid Works Files */

2011-06-24T15:57:37Z

‎Solid Works Files

Mkillpack: /* Steps to Disassemble Kinect Base and Attach New Mount */

2011-03-28T19:05:46Z

‎Steps to Disassemble Kinect Base and Attach New Mount

Mkillpack at 19:58, 1 March 2011

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 File:Crank.png|crank
 File:Shaft.png|shaft
-File:Support.png|support X 2
+File:Support.png|support x 2
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 File:Crank.png|crank
 File:Shaft.png|shaft
-File:Support.png|support
+File:Support.png|support X 2
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 == Steps to Disassemble Kinect Base and Attach New Mount ==
 <gallery caption="Steps for Mounting Kinect" widths="400px" perrow="3">
-File:Kinect mount16.jpg|Necessary tools for the job: size T0 bit, small philips and flat screwdriver, larger screwdriver for the T0 bit, heavy duty shears, needle nose pliers.  You may also want a size M4 and M3 tap for threading the plastic mount.
+File:Kinect mount16.jpg|Necessary tools for the job: size T0 bit, small phillips and flat screwdriver, larger screwdriver for the T0 bit, heavy duty shears, needle nose pliers.  You may also want a size M4 and M3 tap for threading the plastic mount.
-File:Kinect_mount_threading.jpg| After printing the mount, it is helpful to assemble the [[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top]] and [[Media:Bottom_gen.SLDPRT|base]] pieces and thread them with an M4 size tap.  If you are using the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|supports]] for a more rigid mount, make sure to thread the holes in the top plate and the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|support]] at the same time with an M3 tap).
+File:Kinect_mount_threading.jpg| After printing the mount, it is helpful to assemble the [[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top]] and [[Media:Bottom_gen.SLDPRT|base]] pieces and thread them with an M4 size tap.  If you are using the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|supports]] for a more rigid mount, make sure to thread the holes in the top plate and the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|support]] at the same time with an M3 tap.
 File:Kinect mount1.jpg|Remove the sticky pad underneath the Kinect base.
 File:Kinect mount2.jpg|Remove 4 screws using a T0 bit in the big screwdriver.
-File:Kinect mount3.jpg|Using small philips screwdriver remove 4 more screws.
+File:Kinect mount3.jpg|Using small phillips screwdriver remove 4 more screws.
 File:Kinect mount4.jpg|Carefully turning over the bottom metal plate shows the motor for the base, disconnect this.
-File:Kinect mount5.jpg|Cut a V shape hole through the plate closest to the sensor head with the heavy duty shears.  Be very careful of the cameras at this point since this is  the most likely spot to damage the Kinect.
+File:Kinect mount5.jpg|Cut a V shape hole through the plate closest to the sensor head with the heavy duty shears.  Be very careful of the cameras at this point since this is the most likely spot to damage the Kinect.
-File:Kinect mount6.jpg|Shows the completed V shape cutout
+File:Kinect mount6.jpg|This shows the completed V shape cutout.
-File:Kinect mount7.jpg|This should allow you to turn the top plate 90 degrees and slide it out now
+File:Kinect mount7.jpg|This should allow you to turn the top plate 90 degrees and slide it out.
-File:Kinect mount8.jpg|Try to loosen the two screws on either side with the small philips screwdriver.  Don't worry if the screws get stripped at this point as there is another way to remove this part.
+File:Kinect mount8.jpg|Try to loosen the two screws on either side with the small phillips screwdriver.  Don't worry if the screws get stripped at this point as there is another way to remove this part.
 File:Kinect mount9.jpg|This shows the other way to loosen the metal encasing.  Use a the small flat head or other similar tool to wedge underneath the metal encasing until you can grab it with the needle nose pliers.
 File:Kinect mount10.jpg|Bend the encasing back and forth with the needle nose pliers to fatigue it.  Doing this at both sides causes the encasing to fracture at the two screw heads.
-File:Kinect mount11.jpg|You should now be able to remove the collar piece with only the stem and Kinect sensor remaining.  It is probably wise to use some electrical tape on the two power cables coming down from the stem.  You should also remove the gear is the side of the stem and keep the screw that held it in place.
+File:Kinect mount11.jpg|You should now be able to remove the collar piece with only the stem and Kinect sensor remaining.  It is probably wise to use some electrical tape on the two power cables coming down from the stem.  You should also remove the gear on the side of the stem and keep the screw that held it in place.
 File:Kinect mount12.jpg|The [[Media:top_gen.SLDPRT|top_piece]] can now be slid into place over the stem.
-File:Kinect mount13.jpg|Now turn the top 90 degrees, making sure the slot is facing towards the back of the sensor.
+File:Kinect mount13.jpg|Now turn the top piece 90 degrees, making sure the slot is facing towards the back of the sensor.
-File:Kinect mount14.jpg|Attach the [[Media:shaft_gen.SLDPRT|shaft]] piece using the small philips screwdriver with the screw that held the original gear in place.
+File:Kinect mount14.jpg|Attach the [[Media:shaft_gen.SLDPRT|shaft]] piece using the small phillips screwdriver with the screw that held the original gear in place.
 File:Kinect supports.jpg|Attach a layer of double sided tape (any padding around 2-3 mm will do) to the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|supports]] leaving the paper on the side that is towards the Kinect.  This allows us to slide the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|supports]] into place and get a firm fit before attaching them to the [[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top]] piece using M3 X 10 screws from the inside of the top.
 File:Kinect mount15.jpg|Assemble the top and bottom of the plastic mount.  Make sure to get the Kinect cable inside properly to relieve strain.  Then attach M4 screws to keep the case shut and the shaft and crank in place.

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 The main solid works files necessary for the mount are as follows:
 *[[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top_piece]], [[Media:Bottom_gen.SLDPRT|base_piece]], [[Media:Crank_gen.SLDPRT|crank]], [[Media:Shaft_gen.SLDPRT|shaft]], [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|support]]
 The following files are examples of how we have modified the original to work for our robots:
 *[[Media:Top_pr2.SLDPRT|pr2_top]], [[Media:Bottom_pr2.SLDPRT|pr2_base]], [[Media:Top_cody.SLDPRT|cody_top_side_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_cody.SLDPRT|cody_base_side_mount]], [[Media:Top_cody2.SLDPRT|cody_top_under_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_cody2.SLDPRT|cody_base_under_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_playpen.SLDPRT|playpen_base]]

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 == Solid Works Files ==
 The main solid works files necessary for the mount are as follows:
-*[[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top_piece]], [[Media:Bottom_gen.sldprt|base_piece]], [[Media:Crank_gen.sldprt|crank]], [[Media:Shaft_gen.sldprt|shaft]], [[Media:Support_gen.sldprt|support]]
+*[[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top_piece]], [[Media:Bottom_gen.SLDPRT|base_piece]], [[Media:Crank_gen.SLDPRT|crank]], [[Media:Shaft_gen.SLDPRT|shaft]], [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|support]]
 The following files are examples of how we have modified the original to work for our robots:
-*[[Media:Top_pr2.sldprt|pr2_top]], [[Media:Bottom_pr2.sldprt|pr2_base]], [[Media:Top_cody.sldprt|cody_top_side_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_cody.sldprt|cody_base_side_mount]], [[Media:Top_cody2.sldprt|cody_top_under_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_cody2.sldprt|cody_base_under_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_playpen.sldprt|playpen_base]]
+*[[Media:Top_pr2.SLDPRT|pr2_top]], [[Media:Bottom_pr2.SLDPRT|pr2_base]], [[Media:Top_cody.SLDPRT|cody_top_side_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_cody.SLDPRT|cody_base_side_mount]], [[Media:Top_cody2.SLDPRT|cody_top_under_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_cody2.SLDPRT|cody_base_under_mount]], [[Media:Bottom_playpen.SLDPRT|playpen_base]]
 == Steps to Disassemble Kinect Base and Attach New Mount ==
 <gallery caption="Steps for Mounting Kinect" widths="400px" perrow="3">
 File:Kinect mount16.jpg|Necessary tools for the job: size T0 bit, small philips and flat screwdriver, larger screwdriver for the T0 bit, heavy duty shears, needle nose pliers.  You may also want a size M4 and M3 tap for threading the plastic mount.
-File:Kinect_mount_threading.jpg| After printing the mount, it is helpful to assemble the [[Media:Top_gen.sldprt|top]] and [[Media:Bottom_gen.sldprt|base]] pieces and thread them with an M4 size tap.  If you are using the [[Media:Support_gen.sldprt|supports]] for a more rigid mount, make sure to thread the holes in the top plate and the [[Media:Support_gen.sldprt|support]] at the same time with an M3 tap).
+File:Kinect_mount_threading.jpg| After printing the mount, it is helpful to assemble the [[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top]] and [[Media:Bottom_gen.SLDPRT|base]] pieces and thread them with an M4 size tap.  If you are using the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|supports]] for a more rigid mount, make sure to thread the holes in the top plate and the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|support]] at the same time with an M3 tap).
 File:Kinect mount1.jpg|Remove the sticky pad underneath the Kinect base.
 File:Kinect mount2.jpg|Remove 4 screws using a T0 bit in the big screwdriver.
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 File:Kinect mount10.jpg|Bend the encasing back and forth with the needle nose pliers to fatigue it.  Doing this at both sides causes the encasing to fracture at the two screw heads.
 File:Kinect mount11.jpg|You should now be able to remove the collar piece with only the stem and Kinect sensor remaining.  It is probably wise to use some electrical tape on the two power cables coming down from the stem.  You should also remove the gear is the side of the stem and keep the screw that held it in place.
-File:Kinect mount12.jpg|The [[Media:top_gen.sldprt|top_piece]] can now be slid into place over the stem.
+File:Kinect mount12.jpg|The [[Media:top_gen.SLDPRT|top_piece]] can now be slid into place over the stem.
 File:Kinect mount13.jpg|Now turn the top 90 degrees, making sure the slot is facing towards the back of the sensor.
-File:Kinect mount14.jpg|Attach the [[Media:shaft_gen.sldprt|shaft]] piece using the small philips screwdriver with the screw that held the original gear in place.
+File:Kinect mount14.jpg|Attach the [[Media:shaft_gen.SLDPRT|shaft]] piece using the small philips screwdriver with the screw that held the original gear in place.
-File:Kinect supports.jpg|Attach a layer of double sided tape (any padding around 2-3 mm will do) to the [[Media:Support_gen.sldprt|supports]] leaving the paper on the side that is towards the Kinect.  This allows us to slide the [[Media:Support_gen.sldprt|supports]] into place and get a firm fit before attaching them to the [[Media:Top_gen.sldprt|top]] piece using M3 X 10 screws from the inside of the top.
+File:Kinect supports.jpg|Attach a layer of double sided tape (any padding around 2-3 mm will do) to the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|supports]] leaving the paper on the side that is towards the Kinect.  This allows us to slide the [[Media:Support_gen.SLDPRT|supports]] into place and get a firm fit before attaching them to the [[Media:Top_gen.SLDPRT|top]] piece using M3 X 10 screws from the inside of the top.
 File:Kinect mount15.jpg|Assemble the top and bottom of the plastic mount.  Make sure to get the Kinect cable inside properly to relieve strain.  Then attach M4 screws to keep the case shut and the shaft and crank in place.
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 == Author ==
-Marc Killpack (http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~mkillpack3), Advisor: Prof. Charlie Kemp
+Marc Killpack (http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~mkillpack3, mkillpack3_at_gatech.edu), Advisor: Prof. Charlie Kemp
 == Use ==

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 == Making the Kinect Mount ==
-We used a 3D printer to make our mount out of ABS plastic.  The same parts could be machined out of metal if desired but would likely require some modifications to the tolerances and the thicknesses of some parts.  The following explains the basic assembly of the mount from start to finish (see list of Solid Works files available for download following the assembly instructions below).
+We used a 3D printer to make our mount out of ABS plastic.  The same parts could be machined out of metal if desired but would likely require some modifications to the tolerances and the thicknesses of some parts.  The following sections list the necessary parts and explain the basic assembly of the mount from start to finish.
 == Steps to Disassemble Kinect Base and Attach New Mount ==
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 File:Kinect mount15.jpg|holder place for other images from solid works
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 == Power ==