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Robotic Arm Edge | No Soldering Required | Extensive Range of Motion on All Pivot Points
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- Command the Robotic Arm Edge with for multiple movements and functions
- Robotic arm gripper opens and closes
- Movement includes radial wrist motion of 120 Degree, an extensive elbow range of motion of 300 Degree, base rotation of 270 Degree, base motion of 180 Degree
- No Soldering Required
- OWI is the premier line of educational robotics kits
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 15 x 9 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.35 pounds |
ASIN | B0017OFRCY |
Item model number | OWI-535 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 10 - 15 years |
Batteries | D batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #87,775 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #126 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots #1,025 in Kids' Electronics |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Department | ToysAndShoes |
Manufacturer | OWI Inc |
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Product Description
OWI has made robotic arm technology more affordable without compromising quality. With Robotic Arm Edge, command the gripper to open and close, wrist motion of 120 degrees, an extensive elbow range of 300 degrees, base rotation of 270 degrees, base motion of 180 degrees, vertical reach of 15 inches, horizontal reach of 12.6 inches, and lifting capacity of 100g. WOW! Some of the added features include a search light design on the gripper and a safety gear audible indicator is included on all five gear boxes to prevent any potential injury or gear breakage during operation. How does this equate to fun?
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COMMAND THE GRIPPERFeaturing a range of motions to move the gripper all around as well as opening and closing. Wrist motion of 120 degrees, with an extensive elbow range of 300 degrees. Base rotation of 270 degrees, and base motion of 180 degrees. The Robotic Arm Edge Wireless has a vertical reach of 15 inches, horizontal reach of 12.6 inches, and is capable of lifting 100g. Play deep into the night with a searchlight attached to the gripper |
BUILD IT YOURSELFTest your manual dexterity as you work through building the five individual gearboxes required to function all five joints of the arm. No soldering is required. Made for ages 13 and up. |
WIRED CONTROLPuts you in control of your arms desired rang of five different motions. |
CONTROL THE BASERotating base 270 degrees of movement. |
Robotic Arm Edge | Robotic Arm Edge Wireless | Hydraulic Levers | |
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Control Method | Wired | Wireless | Hydraulic Levers |
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Customer Review: Very good price for entry level Robot
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Customers like the quality, fun, and level of difficulty of the toy. For example, they say it's well-made, educational, and a great teaching tool. That said, some complain about the screws, mentioning they're a real pain to get in properly and tighten. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, and fit.
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Customers like the quality of the toy. They say it's a good project, well worth the money, and well made. The instructions are long but easy to follow. The plastic parts are done really well, and the tolerances are thought-provoking. Overall, customers say it holds up well and is a great entry-level project.
"...The robotic arm now works beautifully, LED light and all...." Read more
"...It held up well to almost constant use over the course of the week, assembly was easy and instructions were..." Read more
"Although the product is nice and grandson loves it, I thought I was hoping to throw it away just putting case around motors...." Read more
"...While it's all made out of plastic it doesn't really feel cheap. I found using small cutters best for detaching plastic parts...." Read more
Customers find the toy super fun, a blast to play with, and challenging to build. They say the to build is rewarded with a fun learning project. Customers also say the arm is fun to operate and is good for firing up kid imaginations.
"...and tricky things to pay attention to, but it was actually a lot of fun to build. The instructions are very good and easy to follow...." Read more
"This little robot arm is great and fun to play with. Assembling is another story...." Read more
"...Overall, it's a great activity and is a very thought-provoking toy to build...." Read more
"...The arm is fun to operate, and that's where my grand daughter really got interested...." Read more
Customers find the level of difficulty of the kit fairly educational, a great teaching tool, and a good introduction for kids to understanding robotics. They say it's perfect for teaching kids a range of concepts from basic mechanical engineering to basic concepts. Customers also say the kit provides a lot of opportunities for education and makes a nice project for a high school student.
"...Despite the tedious assembly time, the kit is actually fairly educational...." Read more
"...This is perfect for teaching kids a range of concepts from basic mechanical engineering to basic electrical...." Read more
"...3. The wiring was really a simple and a great introduction to simple robotics.4...." Read more
"...This is not hard to assemble. Learning and teaching, how to use tools, a bit of circuit learning, planning ahead, inexpensive...." Read more
Customers like the value of the robotic arm. They say it's a wonderful kit for the price, and a cheaper way to get started with robotics than the $300+ Lego kits. The arm is well made and easy to assemble, and the play value seems high.
"...of little screws laying around and ~2.5hrs on hand....it's a great kit at a great price...." Read more
"...It went really smooth and the end product looks great and feels expensive.Right now my M4 gearbox is broken...." Read more
"...It's a good toy but a little expensive since my sons only showed a little while of passion on it after it was assembled...." Read more
"...Great bang for the buck!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention that the instructions are very good, detailed, and easy to follow. They also say that the pictures make it simple to line up the parts. However, others say that it's difficult to assemble, with flimsy parts and difficult to understand directions. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and the kit is relatively complicated.
"...held up well to almost constant use over the course of the week, assembly was easy and instructions were straightforward. Only small complaint..." Read more
"...The gearboxes were a bit taxing to put together from a 10 year old's perspective, but he stuck with it, even though it was a initially frustrating...." Read more
"...connection from each motor to the buttons, which means it should be easy to mod...." Read more
"...There are some parts that were more challenging, One being that there are 19 self-tapping screws that are meant to be screwed into plastic...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the toy. Some mention that the documentation is good, and the pieces fit together without an issue. Others say that the joints are loose fitting and the screws are very tight.
"...screws that held the printed circuit board in place were extremely tight in their holes...." Read more
"...Its a kit, but not overly complex at all. It's smaller than Armatron and, well, real...." Read more
"...I built it in under 3 hours. Lots of little pieces and tricky things to pay attention to, but it was actually a lot of fun to build...." Read more
"...They are extremely close in size to each other and I accidentally used wrong screws in couple of places but then realized and redid some parts...." Read more
Customers find the screws in the kit to be difficult to use and distinguish from each other. They also say there are multiple small screws that are similar to each other and it takes a lot of effort to get them in properly. Customers also mention that the screws are very small and it's easy to use the wrong screws in wrong areas.
"...( Another gotcha is size of some screws...." Read more
"...These screws are small enough that you basically have to use one of those tiny "precision" screwdrivers...." Read more
"...several of the pieces are very small, and there are several screws that are similar to each other...." Read more
"...He did mention that many of the screws look alike and it was difficult to tell the difference between the screws...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the robot. They mention that the motors only work in one direction, the battery pack works, and half the controls don't work. They also say the wired controller does not work properly, the power supply does not operate consistently, and the motor/transmission modules did not respond to any command from the control box. Customers also say that the gears do not function properly and that the robot is not very useful as a teaching opportunity.
"...Once it was finished however, it did not work and he was discouraged...." Read more
"...Once complete, one of the motor/transmission modules did not respond to any command from the control box...." Read more
"...Electrically the remote controller would work and then stop because the toggles inside the control box would slip and lose their electrical contact...." Read more
"...appear to be legitimate, at least a quarter are reported as unusable or defective, often with the exact defect I had...." Read more
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The next evening we went back to the troubleshooting page and read over the reviews here at Amazon to give us some clues about what the trouble might be. We also tested the wires and motors independently, one at a time, using a 9-volt battery and two wires to create a circuit with each motor. We knew that all of the connections were good because the motors and gears worked properly when powered by the nine volt battery.
We then checked the battery terminals. We discovered they were not bent and positioned down properly. Once the terminal placements were corrected, we were able to get some partial movement with the control box levers, but only in one direction. We removed the top of the control box and 'warmed up' the metal plates by pressing each of them down manually in each direction with our fingers, to ensure they were making contact with the circuit board, and the robotic arm's mobility greatly improved. (You may have to repeat this step occasionally to maintain full mobility, double check wire connections, and make sure that the wires are not being crimped, tangled or pulled out of position by the movement of the arm. The wire clips are very helpful when placed correctly for this reason). The movement specs* from the manual are as follows:
Gripper: 0-1.77"
Wrist motion: 120 degrees
Elbow motion: 300 deg.
Base motion: 180 deg.
Base rotation: 270 deg.
Search light: on when on switch is on.
*We found these measurements to be pretty accurate.
Finally, we smoothed off a few plastic 'burrs' that were catching as the robotic arm spun on it's base, untangled and repositioned a few wires to keep them from tugging and pulling out of their connectors as the arm revolved, screwed the control box back together, and Oila! The robotic arm now works beautifully, LED light and all.
Our son declared, "I am Satisfied!" with a huge grin and a sigh of relief :) It was great outcome to a slightly challenging project. The gearboxes were a bit taxing to put together from a 10 year old's perspective, but he stuck with it, even though it was a initially frustrating. After putting together several of the gearboxes he was a pro. We encouraged him to take his time and read the instructions thoroughly to become familiar with the concept and sequence of steps before he began, and we think that really helped to make the project go much smoother for him than it might have otherwise.
One precaution: If you hear clicking noises as you move the robotic arm with the controls, that means to stop and go back in the other direction! We have explained that it is important NOT to try to manually force the arm to move in one direction or another, or the gears may break! You may also be trying to lift too much, depending on where the center of gravity is in relation to the weight of the object. Because of the plastic gears and other components, it is a TOY more than it is a tool.
Our son is looking forward to using the 'RAE' to assist him in other building kits, such as legos, kinex, and maybe another similar robotic project. The best lesson that came out of this for us was that putting our heads together and combining our knowledge, skills with a little perseverence kept us from giving up on it and assuming there was something defective about the kit. We worked backward and retraced our steps, and it was a great success. What could be better than learning and having lots of fun in the process? :)
I am writing this review because we were helped greatly by the informative reviews already posted here, and I hope that what we learned along the way can help someone else, incase they get stuck a bit as we did. It's worth it to press on and find solutions to problems, and our son is enjoying the fruits of his labor and is all smiles now :) The stars were his review of this product.
It held up well to almost constant use over the course of the week, assembly was easy and instructions were straightforward.
Only small complaint was it really needed better wire management, preferably running the wiring inside the arm would make for a much cleaner look
Other than this the kit seems solid and well made. The parts are robust and the soldering was excellent.
We did have one major problem, The controller circuit board seems to be defective so each joystick only operates in one direction. The back of the instructions outlines the warranty information, the warranty is only good for 30 days after purchase and is only valid if you fill out the warranty information within 10 days after purchase. I had purchased this for Christmas more than a month in advance and had not filled out the warranty information when I received it from Amazon.
I am hopeful that my plea will fall on kind ears and they will help me. If they cannot The cost of a replacement board for the controller is $30 and for a little bit more I can get a whole other kit here. So I can always fall back on that and hope that I don't get two lemon controllers.
I hope that others can see this and take the time to fill out the warranty information as soon as possible and avoid issues like mine.
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Reviewed in Mexico on July 16, 2023