Mini robotic cell (Linear axis from Jenny Science)

Overview

I designed part of a demonstrator showing a pogopin assembly application using an Asycube 50 with EYE+ and a linear axis system, and programmed the entire working. The parts are recirculated by blowing, enabling the demonstrator to operate continuously. The whole system is controlled via EtherCAT fieldbus.

Technical Implementation

Mechanical Design

• Custom parts for pogopin assembly demonstration
• Integration with Jenny Science linear axis
• Asycube 50 part feeding system
• Blowing system for part recirculation

Control System

• Beckhoff PLC with TwinCAT 3 programming
• TC3 NC (Numeric Control) for motion control
• EtherCAT fieldbus communication
• EYE+ vision system integration

Key Features

• Automated pogopin assembly demonstration
• Continuous operation with part recirculation
• Precise motion control with linear axis
• Vision-guided part handling

Technologies Used

• PLC: Beckhoff with TwinCAT 3
• Motion Control: TC3 NC (TwinCAT 3 Numeric Control)
• Communication: EtherCAT fieldbus
• Vision: EYE+ system
• Feeding: Asycube 50
• Linear Axis: Jenny Science