Need help with simple process: stop box, robot load box, box move

Robot Programming
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I am looking for some guidance on the best way to create this process. I have been trying on my own (and watching some lessons), but still can’t find the best way to make this happen. For this application, I create a box and I want that to stop and wait for the robot to place 2 parts inside, and then for it to move on. I know there are a number of ways to handle this process: it can be based on time, or a signal (when the robot finishes its process). Right now I was just trying to use a timer - stop box for X seconds, then release.

I was hoping not having to make an assembly and just let the parts in the box and box convey away (as one).

I would like to have a simple setup, where I can change the size of the box, and what I am putting in it using this same concept.

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Looking for help with my current setup, or suggestions on the best way to accomplish my goal.

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You could use the Bladder stopper instead of the Conveyor Sensor (also from the Conveyor Utilities). It can stop a product during a delay, or stop part until you send a signal

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Thanks - I think that will work, but it looks like I need to create an assembly. The way I am doing it, the bladder grabs the product I put in side the box and everything backs up. :slight_smile:

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The fact that the products are not staying in the box is another problem that you can solve without having to create an assembly. When the robot places the product, it’s a bit too low at the moment, so the product is attached to the conveyor and not the box. You should also adjust the Gravity Direction.

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–> Have a look at this video from the Academy about Gravity Direction: How to use Gravity Direction | Visual Components Academy

–> and this one about Signals, which will be useful if you want your robot to continue the process and fill more than one box : Signals with robots | Visual Components Academy

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You could also keep your Timer and Conveyor Sensor instead of the Bladder Stopper, but in this case you’ll have to adjust some things:

  • the Conveyor Sensor should be set on “StopConveyor” not “StopPart”
  • the Timer’s TimerType should be set on “On Delay Timer”
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Thanks very much for the assistance. After watching a couple of the lessons I was able to get the bladder to work (with some gravity tweaking).