Grabber Arm Crane
The project is designed to teach the students about how the robotic machine can be implemented to perform repetitive tasks.
The Grabber Crane uses 3D printed parts and assemblies. The color shown may not be the same as supplied in the kit. The pieces are Hot glue gun together to form the crane.
Four servos are used for the crane. One is used to rotate the crane, one used to raise and lower the arm, one used to rotate the Grabber mechanism in elevation and last servo used to the Grabber mechanism.
The project also includes a Bluetooth module HC-05 to interface the Arduino Uno.
The student can program it to do repetitive tasks or develop an APP for the Android smartphone. The Android phone is not included with the project.
This kit will require soldering to interconnect some of the wires.
A breadboard and jumper wires are included in the kit. This kit utilizes an interface that will allow an Arduino or Raspberry Pi microcontroller for this project. The kit will include an Arduino.
The student will have to know there is a weight limit of the crane since the servo motor has a limited amount of torque. The kit will let the students discover the meaning of torque.
Engineering drawings and electrical schematic diagram are included in the kit.
Programming
The student can program the Crane using Mblock, Python and C++ Programming. Also an App for the Android smartphone can be developed using the MIT App Inventor program. The App is downloaded to an Android smartphone. The Android smartphone is not included. This is a free online program An example code for the Arduino will be included in the kit. The student can program the Crane to pick up an object and release the object at a different location. The kids’ imagination is endless on the different uses of the crane.
| STEM | Knowledge Gained |
| Computer Science | Learn about microcontroller and programming. Learn about Bluetooth and App development for an Android smartphone. |
| Electrical engineering | Learn about the operation of servo motors. |
| Mechanical engineering | Learn about torque and center of gravity. |
PRODUCT INFO
Arduino compatible Uno and Nano included in the kit
Different color available for an additional fee.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
If the student has not worked on the project it may be returned. The buyer pays for the return shipping
SHIPPING INFO
Shipping will be paid by the buyer
Additional Information
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Be careful when using the tools, If you are not sure on how to use the tool ask your instructor or person in charge.
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Fire Hazard -- Incorrectly connection the plus(+) and minus (-) power connections may result in damage to the hardware or cause a fire.
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Don’t touch the microcontroller or electronic hardware with your hands since static discharge may cause damage.
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Incorrect connections may damage the hardware therefore double check the connections before applying power.
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Choking Hazards. The product may contain small parts, sharp points, plastic Please keep away from small children.
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Please place the product in a dry environment to avoid damage to the product.
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Replacement parts maybe available for additional cost.
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