AR4 Robotic Arm

[Mark_Markus]

I found an open source 6 Axis robotic arm, the hardware cost is something like $2k if buy the below kits.

https://www.anninrobotics.com/product-page/ar2-aluminum-and-hardware-kits-combo

https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/a...and-power-supply.html/?tracking=59c1139e8987b

Might give this one a go. Anyone had a look and figured out what any better software to control it?

 

[rjenkinsgb]

The larger Duet3D or smaller Duet boards with CANBus can control robotic arms etc., as well as 3D printers and CNCs

The 6HC can control up to six, 6A motors; the largest motor in the steppersonline list is rated under 3A.

There are also boards for external high power drivers & distributed system boards, eg. slave board operating via CANBus.

Some info:

Robot industrial 6 axis

docs.duet3d.com

Have a look at the Duet forums for more info and support - the firmware authors are active on there and are very good at implementing new ideas or quick bugfixes.

Duet3D

Support and Discussion forum for Duet3D Hardware, Firmware, Software, plugins and wider 3d printing/CNC discussion.

forum.duet3d.com

(I've used quite a bit of their gear, otherwise no connection with the company).