RESEARCH: Interbotix PincherX 150 Robot Arm
Interbotix PincherX 150 Robot Arm
Uses 8x Dynamixel XL430-W250-T to achieve 5 DOF + 360 degrees of rotation.
45cm reach (90cm total span) with 5mm accuracy
RSO support
https://www.trossenrobotics.com/pincherx-150-robot-arm.aspx
Dynamixel XL430-W250-T Smart Servo Motor
Offer high resolution of 4096 positions and user definable PID parameters
Temperature monitoring, positional feedback, as well as voltage levels, load, and compliance settings are user accessible as well
https://www.trossenrobotics.com/dynamixel-xl430-w250-t.aspx
Related resources
Ubiquity – VM image + Rpi image
https://downloads.ubiquityrobotics.com/
Install ROS on Ubuntu – using Robotis script + Install on Raspbian Jessie
https://acslaboratory.github.io/ros/kinetic-ros-installation-guide/
GitHub - X-Series - ROS Stack
https://github.com/Interbotix/interbotix_ros_arms
Github - PhantomX Pincher Mk3 Arm