Get started with the Arduino Tinkerkit Braccio Robotic Arm

In this Video I show you in 5 minutes how easy it is to get started with this robitic Arm.

You can assemble your Braccio in a multitude of ways. Because it is designed for versatility, the Braccio can also support various objects on the end of the arm. The included Braccio shield allows you to hook up the servos directly to your Arduino board.

Physical Characteristics
• 21x Plastic Parts
• 63x Screws
• 16x Flat Washer
• 7x Hexagon Nut
• 2x Springs
• 2x Servo Motors SR 311
• 4x Servo Motors SR 431
• 1x Arduino compatible Shield
• 1x Power Supply 5V, 5A
• 1x Phillips Screwdriver
• 1x Double Hexagon Box Wrench
• 1x Spiral Cable Protection Wrap

[mpegtom]

Make sure you use the right numbered servo motors (numbering on the end of the cable near the connector) in the right joints. And be a bit careful because mounting the servos with the screws causes the plastic to "bloom" a bit and it will never be quite as tight if you have to remove them and put them back in again. Although the plastic pentagons are pre-attached to the servo hub, but I found that some were a few degrees off center, so you just have to adjust your code for that.

My only (minor) issue is that the Braccio shield seems not to power my Arduino Yun Rev 2 despite being set to "Vin" (and I've confirmed a good 5V on the Vin pin of the Braccio shield and the Yun, but still no Yun boot up). If I have both the power adaptor connected to the Braccio shield and USB power to the Yun Rev 2, it works fine.

[inigo]

Did you have to do any realignment to the position of the servos?

[Mr_Huston]

The model I’m looking to purchase doesn’t come with an arduino board. What arduino do you suggest?