Design and 3D printing of the Robot, articulated with 6 degrees of freedom with educational applications

Abstract

This work presents the complete manufacturing of an articulated robot of 6 degrees of freedom, with educational applications. With the purpose of increasing the motivation of the students in the significant learning of the subject of robotics. The methodology was developed from the design of each link of the robot in Solid Word, to later print it in 3D, followed by the mechanical and electrical/electronic implementation. In accordance with this, we worked with the mathematical modeling through the RoboAnalyzer software based on the Denavit Hartenberg parameters. To control the robot, so that the student has options to be able to control the robot, a control card was developed which is compatible with: Raspberry, Arduino and PIC microcontroller. In addition to the above possibilities of programming, another programming option is provided to only manipulate the robot with an application on a laptop, tablet or cell phone, these applications are free; it refers to Universal Gcode Sender and Bluetooth Electronics that simulate a teach pendant. With the development of this robotic equipment, it is intended to form integral students in their technological assets.