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The Arc Angle Robot is a small version of an industrial machine, designed for computer control. It has three axes of movement with base rotation, a horizontal arm, a vertical arm, and an end effector/hand or gripper. Motors are standard low voltage gear motors, but all movements have potentiometer feedback or can be easily adapted for optical encoders or limit switches. The hand is activated by a servo motor, but a gear motor can be substituted for this.
This 20 page instruction booklet describes the construction of the model through text and colour pictures. Included is a second 16 page booklet of isometric drawings and a parts list.
NB: This model uses non standard electric motors and control.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MP168) | These instructions describe the construction of a model of a sophisticated but compact Meccano robot which has all the features and reproduces all the movements of the prototype. The model is designed specifically for use with the Meccanisms Motorvator, an interface system between a computer and model so it can be controlled easily by hand, using a joystick, or by an electronic processor controller linked to the computer.
This is a 24 page booklet describing the construction with some colour photographs and parts list. There is a separate 20 page booklet of 3-D diagrams included to aid construction.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only.
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| (Code: MP58) | These instructions describe the construction and use of this intriguing model. Features the correct operation of doors closing, movement of the cage to the correct floor and doors opening.
Please note this model requires careful construction by an experienced model builder. It can be built to operate in a simplified form if required.
16 pages including text, b/w photographs, diagrams and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MP245) |
These instructions describe the building of a model which automatically follows a sequence of operations in which two coal wagons are loaded, in turn, by a conveyor picking up coal from a reservoir. Once loaded the trucks are pulled by the locomotive to the unloading drum which rotates discharging the coal into a chute re-filling the reservoir. The trucks are then reloaded and the sequence of operations is repeated. These operations are controlled electronically by a microprocessor using Picaxe software ensuring precise sequencing and positioning of the trucks.
The model requires a modest collection of Meccano parts and additional components including three motors, magnetic switches and the Picaxe software plus microprocessor components (these can be purchased from suppliers online).
The control program to operate the model and accompanying software are supplied on a CD with the ModelPlan, which describes how to build the model, how to set up the microprocessor and load the software.
24 pages including text, colour photographs, parts list and CD-ROM.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only.
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| (Code: MP171) | These instructions describe the construction of a model designed to illustrate how a Meccano robot can be controlled by a computer, and demonstrates a manufacturing process using industrial software.
The ArcAngle robot (see ModelPlan 149) is of simple design, with motors and mechanisms easily accessible, and is very similar to an industrial prototype. Each motion has feedback to the operating computer, provided by potentiometers.
The conveyor moves coloured blocks to the robot which picks them up, sorts them by colour and places them in appropriate boxes - yellow blocks are accepted, blue blocks rejected. The controlling program records the total number of blocks processed using photocells and colour recognition cells. When activated, an interrupter situated on the conveyor stops the machine and the time of inactivity is recorded. A speed control is provided for the whole operation.
The model, which demonstrates part of a production process, has been used to demonstrate commercial OEE (Operation Efficiency Evaluation) software at a trade exhibition in Sweden, and provides an excellent introduction to robotics and Meccano
24 page instruction booklet with text description, b/w photographs and parts list. The parts include a number of non-Meccano motors, electrical parts and reference to ModelPlan 149.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MP70) | These instructions describe the construction of this large model which replicates a typical Industrial Robot.
The model requires 5 Meccano 6-ratio Motors, a small 5v Motor (non Meccano) and a 3 amp 6 volt power supply.
This model is intended for advanced model builders
26 pages of text, b/w photographs and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MP60) | These instructions describe the construction and use of this representation of a Paper Folding machine used for the folding of newsletters, sales leaflets, etc.
The finished model is capable of folding up to 750 sheets per hour when correctly adjusted.
12 pages including text, b/w photographs and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MP259) |
These instructions describe the construction of a 1:1 scale working model of a pillar drill, with all the features of a real drill - height-adjustable table with removable vice, lever-controlled vertical mandrel movement and speed selection by belt and pulleys.
Requires PDU or similar motor.
12 pages including text, colour photographs and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only.
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| (Code: MP116) | These instructions describe the construction of this model which is designed to give change of 3 x 20p and 4 x 10p coins for a £1 coin.
8 pages of text, three dimensional assembly drawings and colour photographs. The text and diagrams help with the construction but the builder will also have to interpret the photographs.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MCS04) | These instructions describe the construction of a "pick and place" robot. The model replicates the prototype with six axes plus grip. Powered by a variety of motors, seven in total, this model is for advanced model builders with a large collection of parts at their disposal.
20 pages including text, b/w photographs, diagrams and parts list.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MCS16) | These instructions describe the construction of an immense model based on an actual plant in Sheffield (or was at the time of these instructions being written in 1994). The model is a condensed version with crane, furnace with cooling hood plus three furnace bases. The model mimics the processes of the real thing.
16 pages including text, colour and b/w photographs and parts list split into three parts. The builder will require a substantial collection of parts and experience of large model building.
Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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| (Code: MP186) | These instructions describe the faithfull reconstruction of an award winning model designed as a full sized working tool. Slight modifications have ben made to use the contents of a Set10 plus some additionional parts. They are illustrated by colour photographs throughout. Please note these Model Plans are designed by individual Meccano modellers and may use parts not currently available. The level of instruction detail is dependent on the original modeller and varies from plan to plan. These are instructions only. |
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