5DOF Robot Arm

The 5DOF arm was one of my first 3D printing projects that integrated the use of an Arduino and small electronics. After getting a 3D printer during my first year to push myself to learn CAD and improve my design skills, I decided to challenge myself by creating a servo-controlled arm. Looking back, I now realize how simple the design was, and though it’s not as impressive as I initially thought, it was a valuable learning experience that laid the foundation for more complex projects. 

The following images showcase a few preliminary sketches I made of the arm design before finalizing and creating a CAD model for it. These initial drawings helped me visualize the project and refine the design before moving to the 3D modelling stage.