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Delta Robot

Onshape Parallel kinematics 3D printing SG90 servos

Recorded in Onshape. The parts list on the left shows the assembly structure.

Overview

A delta robot modelled in Onshape. I built the parts, combined them into an assembly with mates, and animated the arms to move the end-effector plate.

  • Three SG90 hobby servos on a round base, each driving one shoulder link.
  • Two parallel link rods per arm, six in total, with ball joints at both ends.
  • All six link rods connect to one end-effector plate.
  • All custom parts are 3D printed.
  • 59 part instances and 27 mates in the full assembly.

Next steps

  • Build the robot. 3D print the custom parts and assemble the physical robot.
  • Parallel kinematics. Work through the inverse and forward kinematics of the delta structure, from end-effector position to the three servo angles and back.
  • Controller. Write the controller that turns a target end-effector position into servo commands.