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An open-source 6-DOF desktop robotic arm powered by NEMA 17 stepper motors.

  • Robot arm
  • Open source
  • Work in progress
  • arduino
  • 3D printable

Suggested by Robotheca, created by @wen327504 (opens in a new tab), from github.com/wen327504/Forge_1 (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit 0793412 (opens in a new tab).

Photo

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Degrees of freedom
6

What it can do

Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

  • Moves six joints with standard 42 stepper motors
  • Controlled by Arduino firmware for inverse kinematics

Bill of materials

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Build guide

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Guide by @wen327504 (README.md), under MIT. The English translation is by Robotheca, shared under the same license.

Wiring and electronics

Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

Main parts

  • Arduino controller board
  • 42 stepper motors for six joints
  • Motor drivers for stepper motors

Connections

  • Stepper motors connected to motor drivers
  • Motor drivers wired to Arduino controller