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Makerarm-The first robotic arm that makes anything, anywhere
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Meet Makerarm
As makers, we have ideas all the time––to improve things, to make our lives better. But to make our ideas happen, we need access to tons of machines, materials, and tools that are too expensive.
That’s why we created Makerarm: a complete digital fabrication system packed into an affordable robotic arm that makes just about anything, anywhere.
"Makerarm is a robotic 3D printer, laser cutter, drawing and ink printer, fabricator and assembly machine all rolled into one that fits on a desktop and promises to make pretty much anything." TechCrunch
"'Makerarm,' 3D Printer On Steroids, Aims To Make DIY Projects Easier." Huffington Post
"Makerarm wants to 3D print, plot, and carve its way into your heart." Engadget
"Makerarm is a digital fabrication system that lets virtually anyone make virtually anything." Digital Trends
"Check out a new robot that can 3D print, mill, assemble electronics and even ice a cake." Fortune
"Altogether, this makes the Makerarm one of the most flexible and capable desktop hybrid machine yet designed." 3D Printing Industry
"Perhaps the best part is all of this can be done right on your desk." Robotics Trends
"Makerarm: The Robot That Can Make Anything." Electronics-Lab.
New videos with our features!
Makerarm’s CNC milling tool head is used to cut a piece of plywood for a cabinet.
Makerarm CNC mills the Kickstarter logo into Aluminum using a Dremel Fortiflex tool!
Makerarm shows off it's laser engraving function.
Makerarm shows off its pick and place function by unboxing an iPhone 6 plus.
Makerarm PCB fabrication demonstration.
Makerarm is multi-purpose
Makerarm works with interchangeable heads for countless applications.
It 3D prints: Makerarm is not confined to a box and can 3D print with both filament and resin.
It carves and mills: Makerarm includes high-speed desktop milling (light duty) and carving. You can mill on a variety of materials including plastics, wood, and soft metals right on your desktop. You can even hook up heavy duty flex shaft tools such as the Dremel Fortiflex to Makerarm for power-carving, grinding, or shaping applications (with speeds up to 23,000 RPM!).
It laser engraves: Makerarm’s high power 500mW laser head (405nm) engraves and etches on plastics, wood, leather, cardboard, and more.
It picks and places: Choose from vacuum pump coupled suction cups, electromagnetic heads, or grippers to carry out pick and place operations.
It assembles: With the assembly heads, you can automatically place and fasten screws, carry out gluing, and perform pick and place functions.
It's a PCB fab: PCB milling, drilling, solder-paste dispensing, pick and place assembly (PCBA), and automated soldering take the hassle out of prototyping.
You can also add custom tool heads: A special hardware development kit (HDK) will allow owners to create their own custom tool heads for an unlimited number of projects!
Why choose Makerarm?
Large work area: Makerarm has one of the largest work areas among desktop 3D printers. Makerarm's reach is 15.7 inches long, 31.4 inches wide and 10 inches high for a total work area (in a semicircle configuration) of 378.5 square inches.
Auto-leveling: Makerarm allows you to print and build on any flat surface, consistently and reliably.
SCARA: Makerarm is a 3 axis (expandable to 4 axis) Selective Compliance Assembly Robotic Arm (SCARA).
Trainability: Makerarm's teach mode allows you to train the arm to repeat specific actions flawlessly.
Collaboration: Makerarm works in collaboration with other Makerarms to accomplish specific tasks such as pick and place.
Wireless control: Wi-Fi connectivity lets you control the arm from any device, anywhere.
Hi from founders Zaib and Azam!
Specs
Rewards
Shipping costs will be tacked on at checkout. Additional import duty or VAT may apply at time of delivery.
Tool heads
If you'd like to add additional tool heads to the rewards on your right, simply add the price of your desired tool head(s) to your pledge amount. We will ask for your tool preference in an email survey after the campaign ends.
Scroll down to the end of the page for more technical details about the tool heads.
Hardware development tool kit
If you'd like to add our hardware development tool kit to the rewards on your right, simply add $49 to your pledge amount. The hardware development kit will allow you to design and create custom tool heads for your Makerarm.
Custom software: Makerarm.io
The Makerarm.io control software is currently under development and will ship free with the arm. It is browser-based and connects to Makerarm remotely via Wi-Fi through any device (smartphone, tablet or laptop/PC). The UI lets you:
- View and control Makerarm in 3D.
- Train Makerarm to perform specific functions.
- Load designs and models for one-click 3D printing, milling, laser engraving, and more.
- Connect third party apps or create custom scripts.
The UI detects what tool head is attached to Makerarm and only displays options and information relevant to that particular functionality.
Makerarm.io isn’t the only software that works with Makerarm. You can use your favorite CAD/CAM and tool path generation software such as Autodesk Fusion 360.
Autodesk Fusion 360
Each Makerarm comes with a free, one-year commercial subscription to Autodesk® Fusion 360 (valued at $300). Fusion 360 is CAD reinvented. It brings together CAD, CAM, and CAE, connecting your entire product development process in a single cloud-based tool. This is a limited time offer––subject to applicable terms and conditions.
How to get making in 3 steps
Mount the arm
After unboxing the arm, simply mount it on your desktop or workspace with the included base plate and four standard bolts.
Pick your preferred tool head
Slide your tool head of choice onto the arm. Lock the tool in place with the screw-on end cap. Snap-fit the connectors together.
Connect and get making
Log on to www.makerarm.io, and connect the arm to the free web-based control software with just one click. Place/insert your choice of material, load your model/design, hit slice, and press play to start making.
Feature comparisons
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Founders
Zaib Husain holds a Bachelors in Finance from UT Austin and a Masters from London University. She has previously worked for Dun & Bradstreet and now advises private clients and emerging companies on startup financing.
Azam Shahani is a skilled engineer and avid maker. With a Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Azam loves to tinker with robotics and digital fabrication technologies.
Partners
Autodesk Fusion 360 is the first 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool of its kind. It connects your entire product development process in a single cloud-based platform that works on both Mac and PC.
Dragon Innovation ensures that projects can be manufactured on time and at cost.
Scott Miller is the CEO & Co-Founder of Dragon Innovation, and the former VP of Manufacturing for iRobot/Roomba.
Vann Alexandra is a creative services agency that gets projects financed through crowdfunding with a 100% success rate.
Yasir Sheikh: Technical lead
Sajjad Husain: Manufacturing lead
Tashfeen Ahmed: Creative lead
Josh Harris: Industrial design
David Cirilli: Publicity
Manufacturing plan
We have partnered with Dragon Innovation, who has certified that Makerarm can be manufactured on time and within budget. Dragon specializes in manufacturing hardware products and is behind some of the biggest names in the industry such as iRobot, Pebble, Makerbot, and more.
We have three fully working prototypes that are undergoing internal testing. These units have been developed with our manufacturing partners in China to make sure the design is ready to hit the factory. Our engineering team spent several weeks on the ground in Shenzhen, China with factories and suppliers to optimize our supply chain and logistics.
The Dragon team has thoroughly reviewed Makerarm's design for manufacturing (DFMA), BOM (Bill of Materials), as well as the production plan and have given us their seal of approval that the project is ready for Kickstarter. In order to bring the project to life, we must sell at least 250 units. Our target ship date for the retail unit is Fall 2016, and we cannot wait to get Makerarm to you!
Developer and beta test program
Once pre-production units are received in April 2016 they will be shipped out to beta backers for testing and feedback. The Makerarm team will incorporate user suggestions into the final design.
Timeline
Let's do this!
We have spent countless hours developing and perfecting Makerarm for a simple reason: we love to make. By creating an affordable all-in-one digital fabricator, we believe we can allow makers like you to bring your ideas to life with less financial and logistical limitations than ever before.
We know you will use Makerarm in ways we can’t even imagine. Let’s unite as makers and make our dreams a reality together!
...more questions about tool heads?
Riesgos y desafíos
We have taken every step to ensure that Makerarm is manufactured on time and within budget (see our manufacturing plan on the campaign page for details). However there are always risks and challenges that can cause delays or setbacks.
While we have developed three working prototypes, we have not manufactured Makerarm on a large scale. As such, issues in terms of delivery may arise during mass production that we cannot predict.
We will be extremely transparent throughout the manufacturing process and will be sure to let you know if there are any setbacks or delays.
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