STEM 4DOF Robotic Arm Kit with Joystick and App Control

The 4DOF robotic arm is an educational kit made to spark creativity and hands-on skills in youngsters. Easy to assemble and controlled by joystick, app or wireless PS2, it makes robotics interactive, entertaining and instructive.

SKU 7330-4DOFARDUARMEAN 5410329399498Item type: Kit

Description

This Keyestudio 4DOF robotic arm kit is an ideal educational experience for sparking creativity and hands-on skills in youngsters. Built around a tough, lightweight plexiglass body, it is easy to assemble and helps develop manual, logical and observation skills, which makes it perfect for anyone coming to electronics and programming for the first time.

Thanks to its versatility, the arm can be controlled in three different ways: with the wired joystick supplied, through the mobile app over Bluetooth, or with a wireless PS2 joystick (not included). The detailed instructions included in the kit take you through assembly and use step by step.

The kit is driven by a V4.0 control board and has a PS2 interface compatible with the Sony receiver, for smooth, responsive control. Not just a toy, but a real chance to learn robotics in an enjoyable and absorbing way.

Key features
  • Easy to assemble, suitable for beginners
  • Detailed tutorials and setup instructions (in English)
  • Free control app available for Android and iOS
  • Compatible with the V4.0 control board and the Sony PS2 receiver
  • 5V/3A output for add-on devices
    Braccio robotico 4DOF
Different control options
4DOF robotic arm - control modes
TB6612FNG Motor Drive Shield
TB6612FNG Motor Drive Shield
What is in the box
4DOF robotic arm - package contents
Projects for the 4DOF robotic arm
  • Project 1: Installing the Arduino IDE and the drivers
  • Project 3: Controlling the robotic arm with the joystick
Where to find the tutorials and the projects

Technical details

Please note the 4DOF robotic arm runs on two 3.7V 18650 batteries (sold separately)
Three control modes wired joystick, mobile app and wireless PS2 joystick
Power supply VIN DC 7-15V, current 5A
Project 2 4DOF rotation and pin control
Project 4 Robotic arm controlled over Bluetooth
Project 5 Robotic arm controlled via PS2 (extension)

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