Belows you find instructions for Using the Dobot Magician Lite Robot. The complete user guide can be downloaded here!

1. Before You Start

1. Make sure the computer is turned on.
2. Check that the Dobot Magician Lite is:
   • Connected to the computer via USB
   • Powered on (indicator lights on the base should be lit)
3. Open the software used with the robot:
   • DobotLab, DobotStudio, or DobotBlock

2. Connecting the Robot

1. Start the software.
2. Look for “Connect”, “Device”, or “Robot” in the menu.
3. Select the robot from the list (usually “Dobot Magician Lite”).
4. Wait until the software shows Connected.

If it doesn’t connect:

• Check the USB cable.
• Restart the robot.
• Restart the software.

3. Setting Up the Robot for Use

A. Calibrate the Robot

This ensures the robot knows its starting position.

Click “Home” or “Calibration”.
The robot arm will move to its default origin point.

B. Attach the Tool

Use the:

• Suction cup
• Gripper or
• Pen holder

Make sure the correct tool is attached and locked.

4. Moving the Robot Manually

A. Using the On‑Screen Controls

1. Look for the Jog or Manual Control panel.
2. Use the arrows or sliders to move the:
   • Base (rotate)
   • Arm up/down
   • Arm forward/back
   • End effector (tool)

The robot should move slowly and smoothly.

B. Using Blocks (for Coding)

If your software uses block programming:

1. Go to Programming → Blocks.
2. Use blocks such as:
   • Move to (X, Y, Z)
   • Wait
   • Grab / Release
   • Set Suction ON/OFF
3. Create a sequence.
4. Click Run.

5. Creating a Simple Robot Program

Here is the easiest beginner program as an example:

Goal: Pick up a block and place it somewhere else

1. Home the robot
2. Move robot to the block
   → “Move to (X1, Y1, Z1)”
3. Activate gripper or suction
   → “Suction ON” or “Gripper Close”
4. Lift the block
   → “Move to (X1, Y1, Z2)”
5. Move to a new place
   → “Move to (X2, Y2, Z2)”
6. Release the block
   → “Suction OFF” or “Gripper Open”
7. Move back
   → “Move to Home”

Press Run.

6. Safety Rules

Students must follow these:

Do

✔ Keep your hands away from the arm when it’s moving
✔ Move the robot slowly
✔ Make sure nothing is in the robot’s path
✔ Stop the program if the robot behaves strangely

Don’t

✘ Don’t pull the robot arm
✘ Don’t force any tools
✘ Don’t place your fingers under the gripper
✘ Don’t change cables without permission

7. Troubleshooting

8. When You’re Done

Save your project

Turn off the robot

Close the software

Clean up tools, blocks, and workspace