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# Axol + Ox Cart

> Level the Ox Cart, set its working height with the crank, and mount Axol on it.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/almondbot/AN0zEDE45cz5TFUf/assets/ox_cart.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=AN0zEDE45cz5TFUf&q=85&s=d67294d582cc7a08c21151dce20d2bef" alt="Almond Axol on the height-adjustable Ox Cart" width="400" style={{ margin: "0 auto" }} data-path="assets/ox_cart.png" />
</Frame>

The Ox Cart is a **height-adjustable mobile cart** with four leveling casters and a manual crank lift. It ships with the crank handle and casters fitted; see the [Ox Cart product page](https://www.almond.bot/ox-cart) for specs.

### Tools required

You'll need a hex (Allen) key for the socket head cap screws that hold Axol to the cart:

| Screw | Hex key |
| ----- | ------- |
| M8    | 6 mm    |

### Leveling the casters

Each caster has a ratchet with a small lever arm that raises or lowers the wheel. To level the cart, flip the ratchet switch up or down on each caster and adjust it until the base sits level.

### Raising and lowering the robot

Adjust the robot's height with the manual lift: insert the crank into the hole at the top of the cart and turn it to raise or lower the robot.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/almondbot/bSr7TSwyiNZy_dL1/assets/height_adjust.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bSr7TSwyiNZy_dL1&q=85&s=31ad708a870aec795222ff0a03ffb175" alt="Inserting the crank into the Ox Cart to adjust its height" width="400" style={{ margin: "0 auto" }} data-path="assets/height_adjust.png" />
</Frame>

<Warning>
  Make sure the crank is inserted **all the way in** before turning it. It's easy to leave it partially seated, which can slip or damage the mechanism.
</Warning>

<Tip>
  Crank the cart down to a comfortable lifting height before mounting Axol, then raise it to working height once the bolts are tight.
</Tip>

### Mounting Axol

Axol attaches to its mounting plate with four **M8×12 bolts** and their **locking washers**, threaded in from underneath. See the [mounting holes diagram](https://www.almond.bot/resources/axol_mounting_holes.pdf) for hole positions.

<Warning>
  We recommend using **two people** to lift and place it on the mount.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Gather the hardware">
    Have the four **M8×12 bolts** and **locking washers** ready, along with a **6 mm hex key**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Place Axol on the mount">
    With two people, lift Axol and set it on the mount, aligning its mounting holes with the holes in the mounting plate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Insert the bolts from below">
    From underneath the mounting plate, pass each M8×12 bolt (with its locking washer) up through the plate and into Axol's mounting holes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tighten">
    Tighten all four bolts with the 6 mm hex key to lock Axol in place.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Power

Axol is powered at **24V DC, 60A peak** through the XT90 on the back of the robot. Two supplies are available, both 1500W (24V, 62.5A) with an XT90 output:

* **[Standard Power Supply](https://www.almond.bot/standard-power-supply)**: the desktop supply that ships with Axol.
* **[Industrial Power Supply](https://www.almond.bot/industrial-power-supply)**: an industrial-grade supply with a **dedicated E-Stop**, an **integrated power switch**, and a **brake resistor** that safely dissipates back current from the arms. Built for permanent installations and industrial cells.

|                   |                        |
| ----------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Robot input**   | 24V DC, 60A peak, XT90 |
| **Supply output** | 1500W (24V, 62.5A)     |
| **DC cable**      | 1.5m XT90 male–female  |
| **AC**            | Power-supply AC cord   |

<Steps>
  <Step title="Place the power supply">
    Set the supply near the robot so the XT90 cable comfortably reaches the back of the robot.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect DC">
    Plug the XT90 cable from the robot into the power supply.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect the E-Stop (Industrial Power Supply only)">
    Plug the E-Stop into the supply and place it somewhere accessible. The supply will not turn on without the E-Stop connected.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect AC and power on">
    Plug the AC cord from the supply into a wall outlet, then switch the supply on. On the Industrial Power Supply, press the integrated power switch to power the robot.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  On the Industrial Power Supply, pressing the E-Stop cuts arm power instantly. To restore power, release the E-Stop and press the power switch again.
</Note>

<Note>
  The supply is 1500W. Use a dedicated wall outlet.
</Note>

<Warning>
  The Compute Kit is powered separately. Use the DC adapter that ships with it (the ZED Box Orin takes **12–19V**, up to 60W).
</Warning>

<Note>
  Abruptly shutting down the Jetson can sometimes corrupt the OS. Shut it down from the OS first, then unplug its adapter.
</Note>

<Tip>
  The cart's T-slot frame is a convenient place for the power supply and compute, so everything rolls together.
</Tip>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Axol Cameras" icon="camera" href="/hardware-setup/cameras">
    Mount the Camera Kit's wrist and head cameras and wire them to the compute.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/installation">
    Install Axol on the robot machine and open the web control panel.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hardware Setup" icon="screwdriver-wrench" href="/hardware-setup">
    Back to the setup guides for every configuration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
