Joints

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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. The Joints Tool is located at the bottom of the RoboCo Interface.

⚙ Surface Joints

Surface joints are connections between part surfaces.

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

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⚙ Rod Joints

Rod joints are connections between rods and other parts.

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

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⚙ Mechanical Joints

Mechanical joints are connections between motors and rods.

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

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