# \#mechanism **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tag/mechanism/629.md [Latest](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tags.md) --- ## [Mechanism axis modification a posteriori](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/mechanism-axis-modification-a-posteriori/11417)
**Author:** [@Daper](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Daper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/mechanism-axis-modification-a-posteriori/11417 "2025-12-22T09:33:41Z")
Hello, How can I change the rotation/translation axis of a mechanism after it has been created ? In my case, I need to raise up a linear axis of a gantry system that holds a robot by 100 mm but I want to avoid rebuildi… --- ## [How to control the axes of mechanical units with SDK?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-control-the-axes-of-mechanical-units-with-sdk/11910)
**Author:** [@adelaplace](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/adelaplace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:21am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-control-the-axes-of-mechanical-units-with-sdk/11910 "2025-05-08T01:21:28Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to control a mechanical unit, like a robot, via an add-in. I tried the following code, but without success. The code works fine, but I cannot use the SetJointValues function to move the axes o… --- ## [Inducing movement along joint through contact](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/inducing-movement-along-joint-through-contact/11831)
**Author:** [@CarCian](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/CarCian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/inducing-movement-along-joint-through-contact/11831 "2025-03-13T08:55:12Z")
Hi, I’m trying to model a tool/mechanism to be placed at the End Effector of my robot. Such tool must is composed of a case, a cylindircal guide and a cylindrical indenter. Such indenter is connected to the guide through… --- ## [Does ABB have kinematic model with additional 7'th axis?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/does-abb-have-kinematic-model-with-additional-7th-axis/11748)
**Author:** [@Fritz](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Fritz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/does-abb-have-kinematic-model-with-additional-7th-axis/11748 "2025-02-17T15:58:19Z")
Would it be possible to create 7 axis robot the way that 7’th rotational axis is connected to axis 6? Is it possible to perform interpolated movements (MoveL, MoveC) in this new 7-axis robot coordinates? Is it possible … --- ## [Joint out of range in a customized mechanical unit (external axis).](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/joint-out-of-range-in-a-customized-mechanical-unit-external-axis/11594)
**Author:** [@Design](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Design)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 5:53am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/joint-out-of-range-in-a-customized-mechanical-unit-external-axis/11594 "2024-09-07T05:53:25Z")
I have created a 3 axis linear gantry and a 2 axis cradle type positioner. Both of these are customized mechanical units configured as external axis. I have created station with virtual controller with these 2 units. Th… --- ## [How to create a mechanism for the Standalone Controller and XYZ Gantry in RobotStudio](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-a-mechanism-for-the-standalone-controller-and-xyz-gantry-in-robotstudio/9498)
**Author:** [@Maxim](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Maxim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 7:17am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-a-mechanism-for-the-standalone-controller-and-xyz-gantry-in-robotstudio/9498 "2024-08-16T07:17:59Z")
Hello all, I’ve created a video with instructions on how to create a mechanism for the Standalone Controller and XYZ Gantry. Big thanks to @Anders\_S for showing me how to do this properly! --- ## [I-Start destroys mechanisms](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/i-start-destroys-mechanisms/11354)
**Author:** [@Daper](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Daper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/i-start-destroys-mechanisms/11354 "2024-05-15T14:16:31Z")
Hello, I encounter a very annoying problem, that I am not sure I tackle the right way. I have created synchronized mechanisms using the external axis wizard and the mechanism creation tool. Then I realized I needed to… --- ## [Free moving tool - RobotStudio 2023.4](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-moving-tool-robotstudio-2023-4/11320)
**Author:** [@ErikATM](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ErikATM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-moving-tool-robotstudio-2023-4/11320 "2024-01-08T12:04:44Z")
Hello, I am currently developing a robot cell for a depalletizing solution. I am planning a tool that can move freely using a ball joint. The center of gravity of the object is shifted by an eccentric handle and thus th… --- ## [Unexpected "Value is below minimum" in SmartComponent](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/unexpected-value-is-below-minimum-in-smartcomponent/11315)
**Author:** [@hcostelha](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/hcostelha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 6:21pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/unexpected-value-is-below-minimum-in-smartcomponent/11315 "2023-12-26T18:21:09Z")
Hi, I have a sequence of motions I am using with JointMover and a DataTable, as show in the image shown in Pasteboard - Uploaded Image However, when running, it keeps complaining that the value is below the minimum… --- ## [How to use Mechanism class to read Denavit-Hartemberg parameters](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-use-mechanism-class-to-read-denavit-hartemberg-parameters/10622)
**Author:** [@depa91](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/depa91)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-use-mechanism-class-to-read-denavit-hartemberg-parameters/10622 "2022-03-08T09:20:13Z")
I need to get the Denavit-Hartemberg (DH) representation of an IRB 2600 robot. I set up a Robot Studio environment with the robot model and related controller. According to this post https://forums.robotstudio.com/disc… --- ## [Tutorial: Four Bar linkage](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tutorial-four-bar-linkage/10011)
**Author:** [@Nils\_Olofsson](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Nils_Olofsson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tutorial-four-bar-linkage/10011 "2021-09-07T12:22:36Z")
Hello. Here is a short instruction video of how to setup a 4-Bar Linkage in Robotstudio --- ## [Create Mechanism Help](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/create-mechanism-help/10055)
**Author:** [@DavidLanham](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DavidLanham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/create-mechanism-help/10055 "2021-03-16T13:23:38Z")
I am trying to figure out how to make this mechanism in RobotStudio and I cannot figure it out. Wanted to see if anybody has done some thing like this and could help me. I have included picture of the mechanism and the l… --- ## [How to create a mechanism (2 axis positioner as external axis)](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-a-mechanism-2-axis-positioner-as-external-axis/9686)
**Author:** [@Maxim](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Maxim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-a-mechanism-2-axis-positioner-as-external-axis/9686 "2020-09-04T11:07:47Z")
Hello there, I’ve created a video on how I usually go about creating a mechanism. I create a 2 axis positioner, or turntable, configure it as an external axis, and show how to swap mechanism joints vs con… --- ## [Does someone help me with the mechanism?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/does-someone-help-me-with-the-mechanism/8487)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Pp](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Christopher_Pp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/does-someone-help-me-with-the-mechanism/8487 "2018-09-27T22:51:19Z")
How are you guys? It’s not the first time I’ve created a tool-type mechanism, I’m not an expert either, but this time, I have a problem with one of the pieces. In the following image, each of the elements that make up t… --- ## [How do I achieve these movements in the creation of a new mechanism?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-do-i-achieve-these-movements-in-the-creation-of-a-new-mechanism/8324)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Pp](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Christopher_Pp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 12:56pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-do-i-achieve-these-movements-in-the-creation-of-a-new-mechanism/8324 "2018-07-06T12:56:04Z")
Does anyone know how to achieve these “real” movements between the cylinder and the rod for the creation of a new mechanism? I try to replicate them, but I can not do it. I think there are steps that I do not know yet … … --- ## [Tool with several mechanisms and TCPs](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tool-with-several-mechanisms-and-tcps/8242)
**Author:** [@enquiry](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/enquiry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tool-with-several-mechanisms-and-tcps/8242 "2018-05-17T20:00:18Z")
I want to create a tool, with three parallel arms that should be able to be moved in a prismatic fashion (forwards/backwards). The two outer arms have a single gripper each, while the middle arm has two grippers (with a …