6-Axis 3D Printed Robotic Arm - Mechanical - (Part 1)

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Dr. D-Flo was lucky enough to receive a beta kit for Roboteurs' 3D printable 6-axis robotic arm, known as the RBX1. This is not a sponsored video because Dr. D-Flo payed for the kit, so he is not obligated to give Roboteur a good review. However, this is such an awesome project! If you are familiar with 3D printed robotics you may notice that RBX1 is a mirror image of BCN3D's MOVEO robotic arm. There are two major differences between the RBX1 and MOVEO. First, RBX1 has an extra axis located between the wrist and the gripper, and second, the stepper motors are powered by Roboteurs' SlushEngine. Furthermore, Roboteurs provides code that allows you teach the robotic arm movement with an xbox controller. This software greatly decreases the difficulty of this project.

[@ThaCreepiest]

Awesome build, you should invest in a soft metal or rubber mallet though.

[@robevans8555]

The Creep I agree, the use of their hammer was painful to watch, but cool project

[@samirabaza]

RIP bearings and stepper motors already

[@zacharygilbert7947]

6:27 where can I find this 3d model?? Ive looked everywhere for this one part

[@angelmarauder5647]

Hey I'm building this now and it's on the page (I know I'm answering 2 years after your comment)

[@jaydmatacarita]

I'm starting to think he's not a real Doctor

[@chrisdepalma6844]

Good vid, music sucks

[@dsb003fly]

Guys please buy a dead blow rubber mallet or at least a brass hammer. Its kills me to see mechanical projects assembled using a framing hammer. Come on... common sense!

[@MrReinerMSchmidt]

Truly epic. I hope this was printed on the Snappy :P

[@DrDFlo]

Hey Reiner! I think we would lose an axis or two if we printed it on snappy :p. BTW for anyone who is reading this comment Reiner is the guy you will want to bother if you want a kit. Here is his video of the RBX1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqbcqp6gspgY5Y

[@user779hjg45]

One of them looks like RJ Mitte... that son from the Breaking Bad

[@yamieyahms9778]

bruh has he never seen an xbox 360 controller he thinks its offbrand

[@goddamnmaddog2024]

XD, when the guy on the right started talking I couldn't believe my ears! This is a real radio voice, a strong narrator.

[@heokimisaac9636]

I think black would be better but ok

[@victomeyezr]

rubber mallet on bearings young man! :)

[@catsinheat]

Turn that music down, Crimony!

[@camelazo]

I quit the video when i expect a plastic mallet 2:12

[@milsge]

i watch 2 min and see the first killed bearings :D:D:D and at around 4:30 hit stepper with hammer?????

[@jeffhan1239]

Hi! Does the kit include a raspberry Pi, or I need to buy one from other sources ?

[@Andy81m]

You print the part new with a bigger hole? Why not drill a bigger hole in the already printed part?

[@luismdoz]

Takes a little practice to center a hole precisely over an existing one. They might not have the practice or the tools needed for that

[@DaedalusProps]

Not to mention you don't know the infill percentage of their parts.

[@WillianMai]

its a toy, unfortunately.. should improve rigidity and precision for real applications. I'll design one for manipulating parts in a CNC and it will be able to 3d print with a 3d head extruder. That's the precision requirements you should make as a goal. Maybe cycloidal gearboxes would be a nice approach. But all machined in aluminum parts. 3d printing only for parts that don't suffer stress and for the design covering parts

[@dejayrezme8617]

You should combine it with VR headset tracked controller (vive or oculus touch) to move the robot hand in 3D :)

[@772777777777777]

Why not 3d print a body and use 6 axis controller from alibaba or aliexpress... to do real cnc robotics

[@opentinkers2717]

Amazing Build! I wonder, had you tried chucking the brass bushing into the freezer before inserting in the plastic? That trick usually works for me.

[@aoeu256]

I am going to get people from Myanmar to help me build 3D printers using these hands, and maybe if you put the hand as part of a cute young girl doll people would come to macdonalds hmm

[@Waitwhat469]

At least from what I've seen those brass bushings are supposed to be heated and pressed into the plastic to create a very tight fit. Also I love the music who makes it?

[@andrepaiva8680]

Hi! I am carrying out the construction of this project, based on all of your work. I would like to know the purpose of the piece "shoulder_tensioner"

[@shacoclone3299]

Using the hammer on metal parts like that pained me. Could use a rubber mallet.

[@stephensalim7349]

Hi Guys what 3D printer did you use to print this at this size? can you recommend me one? complete noob here

[@angelmarauder5647]

Hey Stephen. (I'm also a Stephen). I bought a Prusa MK3S specifically for this project. the 200mm cubed size fits the parts great. You can download the Prusa Slicer software and open up the models for this robot. I'm currently building it.

[@stillraven9415]

Please find a more annoying music for your background soundtracks.

[@dongnguyen5245]

I want to buy this product. advise plse!

[@xiaofengluo117]

Hello, friend.Do you need to buy a robotic arm? I can help you. Please contact me (email: [e-mail]).

[@MrApplefreaker]

how did you calculate the length of the belts required?

[@angelmarauder5647]

Same question! Are you building it, like me?

[@MrApplefreaker]

@@angelmarauder5647 Yep!

[@angelmarauder5647]

@@MrApplefreaker How did it go? I had to order another SlushEngine because I believe I burnt mine out within a minute; so I'm waiting on that.

[@PhilosophySama]

I don’t get it. Is this guy really a doctor?

[@codyabel4766]

no link after they hooked you up broooooo!!!!!???

[@Waitwhat469]

roboteurs.com/products/rbx1-remix-3d-printed-6-axis-robot-arm-kit Right!?! Well this is what I found.

[@CAPTINBARNEY]

Awesome video! I've been wanting to buy a 3D printer for so long, I feel like this project alone is enough of a reason to do it...

[@goddamnmaddog2024]

have you already bought the 3d printer?

[@Shorkerr]

have you?

[@xSiliconKnightx]

This build looks a lot like a kit, are you guys basically just following directions and assembling? Or did you actually design and test the robot geometry? If it's a print/assemble type build that is still pretty awesome, I'm sure it would be perfect for a tinder right swipe machine! haha

[@DrDFlo]

Knight, Thanks for your comment. So, this is predominately a kit. I purchased a Beta kit from Roboteurs (roboteurs.com/). The kit provided all the electronics, linear rods, bearings and fasteners. The kit also came with the files for the 3D printed parts. I did the actual 3D printing. During assembly we came across problems and fixes for said problems that we relayed back to the roboteurs team that will hopefully make the kit easier to assemble when the commercial version is released.

[@120ohm]

Yeah good luck with the "small components placement" no way that thing is agile enough to be a pick and place.

[@DrDFlo]

It is capable of grabbing small microchips. However, repeatability is still my concern

[@WTF-kg7zc]

Do you still cooperate with Roboteurs? I purchase product from there website and no response. Now facebook of Roboteurs is closed.

[@xiaofengluo117]

Hello, friend.Do you need to buy a robotic arm? I can help you. Please contact me (email: [e-mail]).

[@EmreKonca]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. What is the accuracy of the arm? Can it pick and place 2-3 mm objects with 1 mm accuracy?

[@jelsondalmeida8358]

What's the maximum load it can sustain?

[@vyngoc3315]

could you tell me the belts that you use in this arm ?

[@cosmicrdt]

What did you change when you reprinted? The model or slicer settings. Could you give us any more info on the parts? How much infill and layer height etc.

[@fastslash25]

The reprint for fitting the bushing looked pointless why not just drill it out.

[@alexanderzawydiwski9534]

where can I get the 3D files so I can 3D print it

[@wrxsubaru02]

You should make this into a 3d printer. Thats what I want to see

[@Falcodrin]

Back here to say some people at a conference a few weeks ago are doing it

[@christiandonofrio650]

Hi, I cannot find the slash engine…Do you have any other suggestions? An alternative? Thank you

[@karmasgotcha2356]

Great build, but please tell me this, why in gods name would you use a soldering iron to insert the threaded bushings. Those should probly have been pressed in and not heated in. Heating them in just destroys the plastic around it making it useless.

[@DrDFlo]

Shawn, They are called "thermal" inserts. This is the way they are suppose to be inserted. And yes they completely ruin your soldering iron tip. Thanks for your question!

[@karmasgotcha2356]

Dr. D-Flo I guess there are pressed in by a hot tip of some sort. Sorry I questioned you on this. To me, it just didnt seem right. But you are correct, you would use a hot end, AKA, soldering iron to install them. By the way. That robotic arm looks sick as hell. Extremely Jelly.

[@rugnreuerfhjrefre326]

Can you please tell me how can I fit a motor to a cylindrical 3D printed joint to be able to move it ? Thanks in advance

[@robotin3192]

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[@MrEbenezer13]

Hey guys, why dont you just spray paint the golden parts yourself? There's tons of good gold spray paint to get out there, very durable, there are even ones you bake in the oven so as to make them ceramic (Cerakote etc.)

[@ashwinnedungadi007]

How much did the 3D printing cost? I was thinking of doing something like this for a project :)

[@Falcodrin]

Way less than the other components

[@KAFA2020]

Dear respected sir, Hope you are in good health with success and happiness. I am very happy for your awesome work. I'm alos working on robot arm. I'm totally begainer. Here I have seen you are using belt and pinion. But could run the arises by Direct motors instead of using belt pulleys? That's means, could I make Direct motor articulated robot arm?

[@waitemc]

I want a big one for my shop to get tools out of the tool box then run on a rail and deliver what I want ect and will have to sound like Jonny #5 or the navigator. Compliance!

[@idonthaveaname42]

How much filament does it take? Where do you get parts?

[@suadabbasali-2613]

Hi... I want that arm robot RBX 1... Please 🥺 How can I get it ? any email for contacting ?

[@charlieroney1008]

So how would one add motors to make that hold a massive dimensions extruder like you did in your large 3dp build or the 10lb model?

[@marwinabonilla]

Imagine the possibilities you can do with it omg *hyped love the vid :) keep it up guys

[@next8226]

please tall me how you make that intro

[@zizomohamed2112]

hello dr . i am just finished the assembly as well .. but i face a problems at wiring of six stepper drivers with ramps do you have wiring diagram or something like that about wiring to help me !!

[@LazyMax05]

What's the payload? Do you think it could hold a DSLR on a 1/4 inch mount?

[@filmontesfamariam9444]

Is it possible for kuka robot arm

[@Engineer9736]

I’m printing this one right now on my UM2 😎 only finding all the hardware will be a pain in the ass.

[@ramazan07ak]

Can 6 step motors work with Arduino mega with direct connection without using ramps?

[@sarahchen8692]

Very nice videos!How much are the whole Roboteurs models?I really want to have a try !!

[@OurWorldTheater]

Thanks for the walk through. love the video! So I want to try to get the kit but I don't have a 3D printer. Any suggestions on where I can print the parts?

[@nehajain5305]

hey did you make one ? m also looking to buy parts in India

[@hasansyed5572]

I believe the wires are not supposed to be exposed once the arm is done... just have a look at any of ABB industrial robot arms. Great work tho! and thanks for tutorials

[@alperizmaaa6722]

how can ı buy?

[@abilashchakaravarthyrajase8109]

is it nema 14 that is used in the part shown in video 6:50 please help because that one stl is not available in the file that u have given for download

[@markrandle9025]

can you teach the robot arm to sort socks and hang up the laundry - if so - how much do these cost

[@Taimurkhanhaider]

I want to buy this product. advise plse

[@xiaofengluo117]

Hello, friend.Do you need to buy a robotic arm? I can help you. Please contact me (email: [e-mail]).

[@633r]

Rad channel adn very cool intro

[@yannberthier8335]

Hello, I'd like to know how much money this has cost you

[@ChristopherGaul]

Interesting video and a cool project in general. I'll be curious to see the final cost breakdown and total assembly time, including time to print those huge parts. Time to look through the various videos and sites that have done strength tests on various FDM materials and see what might be the best filament material for this project. Hmmm....time to look at that 3D printed propeller video again. On the other hand, how cool would it be to get this DMLS printed in metal. Aluminum, or Titanium would be awesome. One comment, I would never recommend hitting the metal parts directly with a hammer, particularly the bearings and steppers, and the manufacturer should recommend either using wood blocks and dowels or a plastic faced hammer.

[@zakariazaki7513]

Thanks 😊 for video keep going ☺️ greeting from Morocco

[@SchMasHed]

You should have just painted the glow in the dark gear gold and then allowed natural wear on the gear to reveal the glow in the dark plastic. Would have made for an amazing effect in the dark

[@nardjestec]

Nice

[@SvPVids]

why didn't they just design the robot arm case to also house those cables.

[@DrDFlo]

SvPVids, Thanks for your questions. I did not design the robotic arm. This arm was designed by BCN3D. Also, incorporating cables into the housing is a lot more difficult then people realize because you have to consider slack, so that each axis can move freely. Dr. D-Flo

[@SvPVids]

do you think you can mod it? or is it too much work

[@DrDFlo]

All of the raw solid files are available, so you could Mod it, but it would be too much work. Plus, the wires are really not that much of a concern at least for me.

[@amelliamendel2227]

Where's part 2?

[@kantorobo7718]

4:22 made my hart jump a bit, but keep up the good work ;)

[@angelmarauder5647]

How did you fix the base gear print so the bushing would fit?

[@8oooomoooo8]

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[@vominhtho6199]

Can you help me! How to buy this Robotic Arm?

[@amjadshaheed2310]

Can u send us the link to download 3d model n where to buy parts tks

[@luisgerardocamachosanchez9180]

pasa las piezas papu

[@TheAngeljuarez]

Sabrias que soft usa?

[@DaedalusProps]

The angle of that door reminds me of a lot of the older houses around San Jose, CA's downtown area, huh. At any rate, this is gonna be so goddamn awesome when it's finished!

[@thehulk0111]

i cant find the board name or where to buy from the website ! :D ?

[@marcusdaloia2974]

Have you thought about using 3d printed electric motors for the part?

[@nageswarareddylakkireddy7019]

How many kgs of filament required for tha arm

[@samserious1316]

Why would you not want a six-axis robotic arm?

[@JoeCnNd]

Could you put the bushing in the freezer then try to fit it?

[@Fabian-_-]

How expensive was everything without the filament? And how big is the biggest part? Want to print this on an Anet A8 and it has a 20x20 bed and 22cm height. Is this enough?

[@TheAngeljuarez]

Que soft usa? What soft is used? thanks...

[@thechriskelly12]

can these go fast never seen a video of one going fast?

[@AminANakhjavani]

I have a Printer that I can use to print all the part but how much did all the other parts cost you and is there a place that I can order all of them form? Please let me know, I'm really excited about building one of these!

[@anthonyjamesmussared9980]

Can you put a hotend and extruder on it??

[@jasoncreech4486]

Can I buy a kit from you. Great job. Reminds me of the fanuc lr mates at work. I must build one or 5

[@johnmcdonald3462]

making a fire resistance one to handle micro forge

[@JMW-vo9cf]

Could I print this on my Ender 3?

[@Gallardo6669]

Wow interesting concept

[@boshbigcat9619]

this robotic cool!!! i like it!!! :)

[@robotin3192]

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[@tthr3140]

on bearing use wooden hammer :p

[@KristianKruzStudios]

what kind of load will the arm hold ?

[@klab3929]

Dum-E? is that you?

[@benve7151]

Where did you buy the kit?

[@انجادالنورسعد]

I need one how do I reach you

[@cyberblade6669]

Rumba makes a seven axis