Prepare software and workspace

Your supplier owns mechanical assembly, wiring diagrams, firmware servicing and repairs. Roboty owns supported software configuration and calibration. Some kits assign motor IDs before assembly. Follow the supplier's sequence for your exact kit, then return to Roboty for the software step you need.

Review Seeed's SO-ARM101 instructions for the exact Standard or Pro kit, motor configuration section and assembly order. The upstream SO-101 guide is another software/assembly reference. These resources were reviewed October 23, 2026. They do not establish compatibility for a different supply, board or modification. The written guide remains useful when a video is unavailable.

An assembled arm may need access to motor cables. Use the matching supplier connector guidance and minimize dismantling. If the intended connector or electrical isolation is uncertain, pause and ask the supplier. Do not guess from a motor response or cable color.

Prepare the stopping procedure before power

A present adult operator must support the arm, secure its mounting, clear its workspace and keep the physical power-disconnect method accessible. Confirm the actual motor labels and power supply before following a powered step. A generic motor model response cannot establish the correct voltage.

Before changing cables, request Stop, wait for original device work to cease and follow the supported resting and power-disconnect procedure. Account for USB and external power as required by the actual board. Confirm the applicable sources are disconnected before rewiring. A software Stop button is not a physical emergency stop. Torque release can let the arm fall under its own weight or load.