PhantomX Reactor Robot Arm Kit

Product Features:

• Industry Leading AX-12A Servos
• Solid 14cm Ball Bearing Base
• Dual Servo Shoulder & Elbow Design
• Extremely sturdy Delrin, Acrylic, and Metal Construction
• Arbotix Robocontroller for Onboard Processing
• Custom Parallel Gripper
• Mounting Brackets for Cameras & Sensors

Kit Includes:

• 7x AX-12A Dynamixel Actuators
• PhantomX Reactor Arm Hardware & Frame Kit
• ArbotiX Robocontroller
• 12v 5amp power supply
• FTDI 5v Programming Cable

Dynamixel servos are renowned for their advanced features and exceptional range of motion, making them a cornerstone of high-performance robotic systems such as the PhantomX Reactor. These actuators combine precision, flexibility, and intelligent monitoring, enabling complex and dynamic robotic designs.

Key Features:

1. Wide Range of Motion:

   • Supports up to 300 degrees of rotation, significantly enhancing the reach and flexibility of robotic joints and arms.
   • Ideal for applications requiring extended motion, such as manipulators or humanoid robots.

2. Real-Time Feedback:

   • Temperature Monitoring: Prevents overheating by alerting users to critical temperature levels.
   • Positional Feedback: Ensures precise movement tracking and repeatability.
   • Voltage Levels and Load Monitoring: Offers insights into power consumption and mechanical strain for better maintenance and optimization.

3. User-Adjustable Settings:

   • Fine-tune compliance and torque settings for tailored responses to specific tasks.
   • Enables optimal balance between speed, strength, and precision based on application needs.

Application on the PhantomX Reactor:

The combination of the Dynamixel servos' range of motion and feedback capabilities makes the PhantomX Reactor a versatile robotic platform. The servos' ability to monitor critical metrics and provide real-time feedback ensures smooth operation and long-term reliability.

Automating Dynamixel-Driven Systems with Latenode

For developers using Dynamixel servos in their robotics projects, Latenode provides powerful automation tools to enhance system efficiency and monitoring:

• Automated Motion Sequencing: Design and execute complex motion paths dynamically, leveraging the 300-degree range.
• Real-Time Monitoring Dashboards: Automate the collection of temperature, voltage, and load data for centralized performance tracking.
• Maintenance Alerts: Set up workflows to trigger alerts when critical thresholds are reached (e.g., overheating or excessive load).
• Dynamic Adjustments: Adjust compliance and torque settings automatically based on live feedback during operation.

Latenode enables seamless integration and control of Dynamixel servos, allowing you to build smarter, more adaptable robotic systems with precision and ease.

A rugged Metal frame design and 14cm diameter ball bearing rotational base ensures maximum rigidity and accuracy. Optional wrist rotate allows for up to 5 degrees of freedom, along with a custom designed parallel gripper for high precision and maximum gripping strength.

The Reactor Robot Arm has up to a 43cm horizontal reach and 55cm of vertical reach. At a 10cm reach it can lift up to 600g, and at 30cm up to 200g. The gripper itself has a rated holding strength of up to 500g, while the wrist itself can lift up to 250g horizontally. (150g if using wrist rotate).

The onboard Arbotix Robocontroller can be programmed using the Arduino IDE or custom firmware, providing 8 digital and analog IOs, Xbee wireless or USB connectivity, and a powerful ATMega644p capable of handling Inverse Kinematics code onboard.

• ATMega644p Microprocessor
• 8 Analog & 8 Digital IOs
• Physical, Xbee Wireless, & USB/TTL Serial control options
• Arduino IDE compatible
• Custom firmware capable
• ROS Ready