Arduino TinkerKit Robotic Arm

This set contains everything you need to build a robotic arm controllable via Arduino, complete with a gripper for picking up objects and the option to mount cameras, small solar panels, smartphones, etc

SKU 7300-TINKERKITARMEAN 8058333492384Item type: Kit, Robotics & gaming, ,

Description

The package includes: 6 analog RC servos with metal gears (2 of type SR 311, 4 of type SR 431), 1 RC servo shield, 1 robotic gripper, the mechanical and plastic parts to build the arm structure, a wooden base with the rotation angle engraved on it, a 5 volt 5 A power supply, connecting cables, assembly tools and an illustrated manual.

N.B. the shield is compatible with the following Arduino models: Uno, Uno SMD, Uno WiFi, Due, Mega 2560, Ethernet, Leonardo, Leonardo ETH, M0, M0 Pro.

Attention! Arduino is not included, see related products. For correct use of the shield, IDE version 1.7.11 or later is required.

Technical characteristics
  • Arm:
    – Load capacity: 400 grams at minimum distance – 150 grams at a distance of 32 cm
  • RC Servo SR431:
    – Operating speed: 0.18 s / 60 degrees (6 V, no load)
    – Stall torque: 14.5 kg·cm (201.4 oz-in) at 6 V
    – Dimensions (mm): 42×20.5×39.5
    – Weight: 62 grams
  • RC Servo SR311:
    – Operating speed: 0.14 s / 60 degrees (4.8 V, no load)
    – Operating speed: 0.12 s / 60 degrees (6 V, no load)
    – Stall torque: 3.1 kg·cm (43.13 oz-in) at 4.8 V
    – Stall torque: 3.8 kg·cm (52.86 oz-in) at 6 V
    – Dimensions (mm): 31.3×16.5×28.6
    – Weight: 27 grams
  • RC Servo Shield:
    – Has 12 standard 3-pin TinkerKit connectors
    – Connectors labeled M1 to M6 are connected to Arduino’s PWM outputs
    – Connectors labeled I0 to I5 are connected to Arduino’s analog inputs
    – Each motor connection is protected by a fuse: 1.1A for M1 to M4 / 750 mA for M5 to M6
    – The 4-pin connector labeled TWI allows Arduino to communicate with devices that support the TWI (Two Wire Interface) or I2C (
    Inter-Integrated Circuit) interface via Arduino’s Wire library
    – The 4-pin connector labeled SERIAL allows communication with devices that support serial communication. For convenience, ground and +5 volts are available directly on this connector
    – A RESET button on the shield allows you to reset it
Documentation and useful links

Technical details

Horizontal rotation 180 degrees
Maximum operating distance 80 cm
Dimensions (mm) max. arm height 52 cm, gripper opening 9 cm
Cable length 40 cm
Weight 792 grams
Gears metal
Rotation support double bearing
Control signal analog PWM
Rotation 180°
Operating speed 0.20 s / 60 degrees (4.8 V, no load)
Stall torque 12.2 kg·cm (169.5 oz-in) at 4.8 V
Connector J (aka Futaba)
Power supply 4.8 to 6 V

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