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Revision as of 22:20, 28 July 2022

Joints Tool Example

Joint connections are generated by connecting parts in RoboCo, and determine how those two parts interact with each other. These connections can be altered using the Joints Tool to select and cycle through connections using the [Q] and [E] keys.

Surface Joints

Name Description Example
Fixed A fixed attachment between parts Joints Surface Fixed.png
Rotate A rotating attachment between parts Joints Surface Rotate.png
Disconnected This indicates that there is no joint between selected parts Joints Surface Disconnected.png

Rod Joints

Name Description Example
Slide A sliding attachment between a robot and another part Joints Rod Slide.png
Slide and Rotate A sliding and rotating attachment between a rod and another part Joints Rod Slide Rotate.png
Fixed A fixed attachment between a rod and another part Joints Rod Fixed.png
Rotate A rotating attachment between a rod and another point Joints Rod Rotate.png
Disconnected This indicates that there is no joint between a selected rod and part Joints Rod Disconnected.png

Mechanical Joints

Name Description Example
Rotate A rotating attachment between a rod and DC motor Joints Mechanical Rotate.png
Rotate (with Angle Limits) A rotating attachment between a rod and Servo motor with angle limits Joints Mechanical Rotate Angles.png