HOW TO - Make a robot arm

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Giandomenico De Sanctis made a really clever robot arm, source and schematics included - "I am always been interested in the construction of robotic equipment, but I have no mode to make anything... until now! Some months ago I saw the movie "I, robot", and I decided: it's the moment! I want to build a robotic arm! Here I present the results, hoping it would be useful to other people also interested. This robotic arm is a little demonstrator, it uses stock servomotors normally used in RC models, and it's controlled from a pc, attached with a serial cable." Link.


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Posted by: Mmouse on January 6, 2008 at 5:23 PM

I'm 13 and I'm also making one. You gave me some great ideas. Must of been fun to build and play. I just finish my moving base and it was a blast. I was 4 when i wanted to my one. Cost to much for stuff. Now it was a dream come true. GREAT WORK!


Posted by: Herumb on February 17, 2008 at 12:26 PM

hi there
it's great to be creative|

i am crazy about robotics and would like to build one
any one can help in the schematics and robot mechanism

email:herumb123@yahoo.co.in
thank you....


Posted by: kelly estabrooks on November 25, 2008 at 9:32 AM

thats hugde


Posted by: Jomy on December 18, 2008 at 4:28 AM

Hi buddy, ur work is something amazing.. Its a dream for me to create a simple pick and plac robot.. Also yhe cost should be taken into consideration.. I am doing my final degree.. so, can u please help me out in doing that? Can u please provide the materials? please do reply.. Take care..


Posted by: Blanca Lopez on October 9, 2009 at 10:53 AM

can you help out?

Im 14 yrs old and Im in a science club and we are building a robot arm for our competition next week. The problem is that I cant seem to be able to find a "brain" that will not cause a fortune to buy. And Im not sure exacltly WHICH one to buy. Im kind of lost in this right now, but if you or anyone has a good idea...or would like to help me out, please message me at jasminelpz@yahoo.com


thanx!:)


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