Mini-Arm Documentation

Mini-Arm Robot

Mini-Arm is a miniature 6-DOF 3D-printed robot arm with an onboard inverse kinematics solver, CircuitPython firmware, and full ROS2 integration—all for under $100.

🚀 Getting Started

Install the software and get your Mini-Arm up and running in minutes.

Installation
🔧 Hardware Guide

Build your own Mini-Arm with our step-by-step assembly instructions.

Assembly Guide
📖 Tutorials

Learn through hands-on examples from basic control to AI integration.

Tutorials
📚 API Reference

Complete Python API documentation for the MiniArm client library.

API Reference

Key Features

  • Raspberry Pi Pico 2 - Runs CircuitPython firmware with onboard IK solver

  • Under $100 - Affordable robotics for education and research

  • 95% 3D Printable - Only fasteners and servos required

  • ROS2 Integration - Full MoveIt2 support for motion planning

  • Python API - Simple, intuitive control from any Python environment

  • Lightweight - Less than 1 lb (~0.3 kg)

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