Difference between revisions of "Forklift"
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into which the forklift packages are checkout out. If another catkin folder is used just replace it in the | into which the forklift packages are checkout out. If another catkin folder is used just replace it in the | ||
| − | following command. To checkout and compile the forklift software run in a command shell | + | following command. To checkout and compile the forklift software run in a command shell: |
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cd ∼/catkin ws/src | cd ∼/catkin ws/src | ||
git clone http://github.com/youbot/youbot forklift.git | git clone http://github.com/youbot/youbot forklift.git | ||
cd .. | cd .. | ||
catkin make | catkin make | ||
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This should compile without any errors. It is not possible to install the software via debian packages and | This should compile without any errors. It is not possible to install the software via debian packages and | ||
apt-get commands yet. | apt-get commands yet. | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 30 June 2016
The forklift sold by the youBot store is a perfect tool for testing warehouse logistics algorithms. It can be mounted on a KUKA youBot and does not require any additional power supply.
Hardware specification
| Max stroke | 250 mm |
| Max payload | 6 kg |
| Weight without payload | 5,5 kg |
| Min linear speed | 3 mm/s |
| Max linear speed | 10 mm/s |
| Operational voltage | 24 V - 48 V |
| Nominal motor current | 4,2 A |
| Max phase current | 6 A |
| Communication | USB |
| Forks spacing | 140 - 260 mm |
| Material | frame: aluminium (black anodized)
fork: stainless steel |
Installing the software
In the following it is assumed that there is a catkin workspace created in
∼/catkin ws
into which the forklift packages are checkout out. If another catkin folder is used just replace it in the following command. To checkout and compile the forklift software run in a command shell:
cd ∼/catkin ws/src git clone http://github.com/youbot/youbot forklift.git cd .. catkin make
This should compile without any errors. It is not possible to install the software via debian packages and apt-get commands yet.
More informations
For detailed informations about the forklift please read Forklift operating and assembly instructions.
