WidowX Arm with ROS Overview¶
Description¶
The WidowX Robot Arm Mark II is the update to Interbotix Labs’ entry level arm offering for the MX series of DYNAMIXEL Servos. The Mark II has a few improvements that we’ve made based upon our own testing as well as customer feedback. We’ve upgraded the elbow servo from an MX-28 to an MX-64 complete with custom aluminum brackets for added frame strength, replaced the Arbotix with the new Arbotix-M, and streamlined the arm structure to be lighter, simpler, and stronger. The MX series actuators provide a full 360 degree freedom of movement in the base, ultra-high resolution of 4096 positions, user-definable PID parameters, and extremely smooth interpolation. The hefty MX-64 shoulder & elbow servos gives the WidowX very strong lifting strength in a slim frame. If you are looking for medium lifting strength and desire smooth control, high accuracy and repeat-ability the WidowX is a great mid-level arm choice.
Product features¶
- Industry Leading MX-64, MX-28 and AX-12 Servos
- Solid 14cm Ball Bearing Base
- Arbotix Robocontroller for Onboard Processing
- Custom Parallel Gripper
- Mounting Brackets for Cameras & Sensors
ROS Package Includes¶
- 2x MX-64 Dynamixel Actuators
- 2x MX-28 Dynamixel Actuators
- 2x AX-12A Dynamixel Actuators
- WidowX Arm Hardware & Frame Kit
- ArbotiX Robocontroller
- 12v 10a Power Supply
- FTDI 5v Programming Cable
- Intel SR300 Camera & Stand w/ measurement tool
- Laptop - ROS pre-installed and tested
Comprehensive Kit Includes¶
- 2x MX-64 Dynamixel Actuators
- 2x MX-28 Dynamixel Actuators
- 2x AX-12A Dynamixel Actuators
- WidowX Arm Hardware & Frame Kit
- ArbotiX Robocontroller
- 12v 10a Power Supply
- FTDI 5v Programming Cable
No Servos Kit Includes¶
- WidowX Arm Hardware & Frame Kit
- ArbotiX Robocontroller
- 12v 10a Power Supply
- FTDI 5v Programming Cable
About this guide¶
This guide will walk you through the software and firmware setup of the WidowX arm. The main focus of this guide will be setting up for ROS operation, though you will be able to follow through and use the arm with other control methods, such as the InterbotiX Arm Link Software.