Build and hack a robot arm, part 1

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In this video we assemble a robot arm kit. It uses 5 simple DC motors and 5 gear boxes. While this kit was designed as a simple toy, I believe that we can hack it to be controlled from an arduino. From there the possibilities are endless. This is part 1.
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[@jcr723]

I have one of these and was thinking of finally building it. Will be interesting to watch your work on this.

[@georgechambers3197]

Mancan you assemble in a hurry! But I did notice the instructions in use. I'd say first get a power supply connected and lose the battery power, although it does look like it uses them for a counter weight. I remember hacking the Radio Shack robot arm from the early 80's what fun. This looks even better can't wait for more. Thanks for sharing this.

[@raymondheath7668]

Looks like a good start for robotics learning for someone interested in that

[@gartmorn]

I also look forward to see what use you put it too!

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Looking fwd to the next vid in this mini series. No idea how you have room for all this stuff lol

[@learnelectronics]

+Michael Padovani I don't have room. My spare bedroom looks like warehouse.

[@morhunovserhiy1777]

Hey! Nice work! Can you show, how to connect power supply instead of batteries ?

[@frankalvarez7387]

Nice build, L298 motor drivers could come in handy :)

[@learnelectronics]

+Frank Alvarez Yes indeed

[@JayRobinson76]

6 years ago? I have a lot of content to catch up on!

[@bluecrusader62]

The arm will not work in reverse . Are you able to throw any light on this please

[@maarkaus48]

I got this kit for my kids last Christmas, and we had a blast. I might just try hooking it up to an arduino too. There is an expansion kit, that we have, which lets you hook it up to a PC. The only negative thing I have heard is that the arm drifts as it does not really know where the motor position is.

[@learnelectronics]

+Maarkaus J Yep, they are just plain and simple DC motors...but... It works great and does not cost too much.

[@carldavis8228]

You need a power screwdriver or a robot arm that acts like one. HA HA

[@learnelectronics]

+Carl Davis I'm going to need an assistant before long.

[@jaccihalkitis3980]

My husband & son had built one a few months ago
Just turned it on to play & it’s making a clicking noise? Any ideas?

[@learnelectronics]

Probably gears skipping, from a bad tooth

[@amelliamendel2227]

when you get a way for the arduino to know where the robot arm is it will go from a sub $100 toy to a $1000 machine. I don't believe there's a way to do it, hope you find one

[@alexgamer183]

wtf my romote does not work it can go forward and grip but i cant undo or ungrip any help pls

[@jamest.5001]

I want to build a more real life iron man suit. I have bad legs and back and shoulder. so I want to build a new body I can wear as a suit. and power it with recycled lithium batteries.

[@carldavis8228]

You and Sigourney Weaver. Not an iron man suit but better.

[@jamest.5001]

I want to build a more real life iron man suit. I have bad legs and back and shoulder. so I want to build a new body I can wear! use recycle . and yes thumbs up!!!