X-Bot
A tiny open-source writing robot arm designed for AI drawing applications.
- Robot arm
- No license: all rights reserved by the creator
- arduino
- 3D printable
Suggested by Robotheca, created by @HogwartsRico (opens in a new tab), from github.com/HogwartsRico/X-Bot (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit 71e82cb (opens in a new tab).
- Hardware license
- No license
- Software license
- No license
- Commercial use
- Unknown
No license is stated for part of this robot.
The creator chose the hardware and software licenses on Robotheca; the repository has no license file for them yet.
This repository contains executable files that Robotheca doesn't check. Only run them if you trust the creator.
Which files (1 script, 1 firmware image)
Photo
What it can do
Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
- Draws text and patterns on a flat surface using a pen
- Moves a pen holder in X and Y directions with CoreXY mechanism
- Controlled via Bluetooth serial commands
Bill of materials
This repository has no parts list Robotheca can read yet.
Build guide
The creator's steps, each with its instructions.
- 1Structural Design and 3D Printing
- 2Electronic Circuit Assembly
- 3Firmware Installation and Calibration
The creator's guide is written in Chinese. It has no license, so all rights stay with the creator: Robotheca doesn't show it here or translate it, and gives its own notes about the robot instead.
Read the creator's guideAsk the creator on GitHub (opens in a new tab)Wiring and electronics
Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.
Main parts
- STM32 microcontroller board
- Two stepper motors with integrated drivers for CoreXY axes
- HC-05 Bluetooth module for wireless control
- 12 V power supply
Connections
- STM32 connects to integrated stepper drivers via GPIO pins
- HC-05 Bluetooth module wired to UART pins on STM32
- 12 V power input to STM32 and motor drivers