Was tired when I posted this and on pain meds for my back, full credit goes to aLV426 who found this deal, sorry for the late credit.
Product details
USB Controlled Robotic Arm Kit
• Build and control your own robotic arm
• Learn about robotics, modelling and programming using computer interfaces
• 149 piece arm, simple to assemble in around two hours
• Suitable for children aged 14 and over
• Uses four D batteries for power
• USB interface to control your robotic arm with a PC
Special Features
• Lifts up to 100g
• Exclusive to Maplin
What can the robotic arm do?
Exclusive to Maplin this fun educational kit contains all the pieces to assemble a working robotic arm, all you will need is a screwdriver, wire cutters and needle nosed pliers. Create your own robotic arm that can pick up and move items up to 100g in weight. This kit is a great introduction to model making and basic programming through computer interfaces for children aged 14+.
How do I control the arm?
The arm can be controlled from your computer using the simple and intuitive software that’s included. Just point your cursor at a part of the arm and scroll or use the on screen control pad to move it. You can either move the arm in real time or programme in a range of motions to be performed later. You can even control your robotic arm through your Raspberry Pi to find out how click here.
How much can my robotic arm move?
Building your robotic arm should take around two hours following the instructions provided. The arm can move through three points of articulation and ends in a clamp to give you maximum flexibility with movement. The arm can move through 120 degrees in the wrist, 300 degrees at the elbow, 180 degrees at the base in the vertical and 270 degrees in the horizontal. The robotic arm also has a reach of approximately 320mm horizontally. The power is provided by four D batteries (Order Code L45AL)
The included software is compatible with 32bit operating Windows based systems
Momentum/Labour haven't yet so I think you're pretty safe with this one...
ed1808
12 Dec 15#3
lool martyboy70
Ian2014
12 Dec 15#4
no credit to aLV426 for mentioning this in your first post?
Turnip to Ian2014
13 Dec 15#5
Exactly that. He told you where it was cheaper. You went and thrashed the deal out as quick as! :confused:
stewie
13 Dec 15#7
Don't think I have any 32 bit Windows operating systems left sadly...
othen to stewie
13 Dec 15#11
Good point, I had not noticed that caveat.
Alan
nbuuifx to stewie
13 Dec 15#14
One of the reviews says...
TheGalaxy to stewie
13 Dec 15#17
32 bit programs will run on 64 but operating systems so I doubt that would be an issue
Maevoric to stewie
14 Dec 15#23
Just finished building mine currently connected to a windows 7 64 bit laptop all working perfectly.
The program on the disc is simply flash based.
vornstar13
13 Dec 15#8
I've never seen this for more than £29.99 in Maplin.
baalberith
13 Dec 15#9
Whats wrong with your arm and whats the point of it?!!!. lol!
Maevoric to baalberith
14 Dec 15#22
Dunno the point but it's all pretty armless:
cutthroat_jake
13 Dec 153#10
Fot those with a Raspberry Pi. Instructions to control the robotic arm can be found here.
aLV426
13 Dec 15#12
I never thought of posting this as a separate deal, missed a trick there... I do like the comment Maplin made: which is obviously not true...
As vornstar13 says I've never seen this for more than £29.99 @ Maplins either, I wonder will they bring the price down due to the ageing OS support?
I don't own one and can't confirm, but surely you could run it in compatibility mode on 64Bit installs?
Tony68k
13 Dec 152#13
Isn't this the normal price? I've seen this being sold for around 5 years at £29.99!
I keep wondering if I should get one, but then I keep remembering that Maplin tend to sell overpriced stuff, so presume the quality of this will be terrible for that price.
Opening post
Product details
USB Controlled Robotic Arm Kit
• Build and control your own robotic arm
• Learn about robotics, modelling and programming using computer interfaces
• 149 piece arm, simple to assemble in around two hours
• Suitable for children aged 14 and over
• Uses four D batteries for power
• USB interface to control your robotic arm with a PC
Special Features
• Lifts up to 100g
• Exclusive to Maplin
What can the robotic arm do?
Exclusive to Maplin this fun educational kit contains all the pieces to assemble a working robotic arm, all you will need is a screwdriver, wire cutters and needle nosed pliers. Create your own robotic arm that can pick up and move items up to 100g in weight. This kit is a great introduction to model making and basic programming through computer interfaces for children aged 14+.
How do I control the arm?
The arm can be controlled from your computer using the simple and intuitive software that’s included. Just point your cursor at a part of the arm and scroll or use the on screen control pad to move it. You can either move the arm in real time or programme in a range of motions to be performed later. You can even control your robotic arm through your Raspberry Pi to find out how click here.
How much can my robotic arm move?
Building your robotic arm should take around two hours following the instructions provided. The arm can move through three points of articulation and ends in a clamp to give you maximum flexibility with movement. The arm can move through 120 degrees in the wrist, 300 degrees at the elbow, 180 degrees at the base in the vertical and 270 degrees in the horizontal. The robotic arm also has a reach of approximately 320mm horizontally. The power is provided by four D batteries (Order Code L45AL)
The included software is compatible with 32bit operating Windows based systems
23 comments
Alan
The program on the disc is simply flash based.
As vornstar13 says I've never seen this for more than £29.99 @ Maplins either, I wonder will they bring the price down due to the ageing OS support?
I don't own one and can't confirm, but surely you could run it in compatibility mode on 64Bit installs?
I keep wondering if I should get one, but then I keep remembering that Maplin tend to sell overpriced stuff, so presume the quality of this will be terrible for that price.
Not a deal however you look at it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb627xDlqBs