Articulated plexiglass robotic arm with 4 degrees of freedom and rotating base

Kit containing everything needed to build an articulated plexiglass robotic arm with 4 degrees of freedom, a rotating base (180°), a gripper for picking up objects and 5 servos that can be driven by Arduino or other electronics

SKU 7100-ROBOARMEAN 8057190730004Item type: Assembled,

Description

Explore the world of automation with our Articulated Plexiglass Robotic Arm. This complete kit gives you everything you need to build a versatile, fully working robotic arm with 4 degrees of freedom and a base that rotates through 180°. With the 5 servos driven by Arduino or other electronic devices, you can program the robotic arm to carry out a wide range of tasks.

The gripper supplied can be fitted either horizontally or vertically, giving you flexibility when picking up objects of different shapes and sizes. The gripper can also rotate +/- 90° at the wrist, for precise, controlled movement.

The kit includes everything needed for assembly: 3 analogue RC servos with metal gears rated 13 kg•cm, ideal for moving the arm and rotating the base, plus 2 mini servos rated 1.2 kg•cm to control and rotate the gripper. Completing the kit are the plexiglass parts, laser cut to guarantee perfect precision in the structure of the arm.

To make assembly easier, the kit also includes the servo extension leads, a single-row steel ball bearing slewing ring for rotating the base, and all the metal hardware required.
The robotic arm is supplied as a kit of parts, complete with a manual full of explanatory pictures.

Please note that the control electronics is not included, but you can look at the related products to find the options that best suit your needs.

Projects built with the plexiglass Robotic Arm

Technical features
  • Arm:
    – Length of upper arm and forearm (mm): 160
    – Maximum height reached by the wrist (mm): 310
    – Gripper at the tip with arc-shaped jaws
    – Driven by 5 servos
  • 13 kg•cm RC servo:
    – Operating speed: 0.13 s / 60 degrees (@ 6 V, no load)
    – Metal gears
    – Weight: 55 grams
  • 1.2 kg•cm RC servo:
    – Operating speed: 0.12 s / 60 degrees (@ 4.8 V, no load)
    – Operating speed: 0.11 s / 60 degrees (@ 6 V, no load)
    – Torque: 1.2 kg·cm (@ 4.8 V)
    – Torque: 1.5 kg·cm (@ 6 V)
    – Plastic gears
    – Dimensions (mm): 22x12x29
    – Weight: 9 grams
Documentation and useful links

Technical details

Maximum arm height (mm) 270
Maximum reach (gripper included) (mm) 400
Arm rotation on the base 180°
Base dimensions (mm) 145x145
Lifting capacity at the wrist 250 g
Weight 850 grams
Maximum jaw opening (mm) 65
Jaw length (mm) 45
Operating speed 0.17 s / 60 degrees (@ 4.8 V, no load)
Torque 9.4 kg·cm (@ 4.8 V)
Stall torque 13 kg·cm (@ 6 V)
Power supply 4.8 to 6 V
Dimensions (mm) 40.7 x 19.7 x 42.9

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