{"product_id":"kit-cartesian-pick-and-place-robot","title":"Cartesian Pick and Place Robot","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArduino-Powered Cartesian Pick \u0026amp; Place Robot Kit – Build a 3-Axis Gantry with G-Code Control\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-code motion control \u0026amp; stepper kinematics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a precise Cartesian pick and place robot that automates small object handling using standard G-code commands. This kit layers stepper motor control, linear motion assembly, and serial communication into a single cohesive project — ideal for an engineering capstone, a hackathon prototype, or serious home lab automation. You’ll assemble a rigid 3-axis gantry, wire a CNC shield with A4988 drivers, and upload firmware that parses G0\/G1 sequences to move the gantry and actuate the servo gripper with repeatable accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll construct a desktop Cartesian robot that picks objects from a taught coordinate and places them at a target location. The Arduino Mega reads G-code lines over USB from any serial terminal or sender, translating them into coordinated X, Y, and Z moves. The result is a small-scale pick-and-place cell you can program, iterate, and repurpose for lab automation, PCB handling, or custom manufacturing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire and configure three A4988 stepper drivers on a CNC shield V3 to control NEMA 17 motors with microstepping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eParse incoming G-code strings on Arduino, extract coordinates, and map them to stepper pulses with acceleration ramping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssemble and align linear rails, GT2 belts, and pulleys into a backlash-free 3-axis motion system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolder 100 nF decoupling capacitors and prototype board circuitry for noise-free driver operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA 17 Stepper Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA4988 Stepper Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC Shield V3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSG90 Servo Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V 3A Power Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT2 Timing Belt (1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT2 Pulley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear Rail (300mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Capacitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3 Bolts and Nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is built for B.Tech ECE\/EEE students fabricating a final-year project on automated material handling, participants in Smart India Hackathon building automated warehousing prototypes, and hobbyists who want to explore CNC-like motion without the cost of a full machine. If you’ve outgrown simple Arduino robots and are ready to tackle multi-axis motor control and G-code parsing, this project delivers a real-world challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AI companion offers step‑by‑step diagnostics for wiring, G‑code parsing, and motor tuning. If you need human help, reach out via WhatsApp for direct support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the G‑code compatible with standard CNC sending software?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it works with any serial G‑code sender (like Universal Gcode Sender) that streams standard G0\/G1 commands at 115200 baud. Our companion includes setup instructions for common tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this pick and place small electronic components like SMD parts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included SG90 servo gripper handles lightweight objects up to about 50g, such as small PCBs, nuts, or 3D‑printed parts. For SMD components, you can modify the gripper design or replace it with a vacuum pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if a linear rail is bent or a stepper driver fails?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf any part arrives with a manufacturing defect, we replace it free within 7 days. Just contact us via WhatsApp or email, and we’ll ship a replacement from our Bengaluru warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThree-axis Cartesian gantry with stepper motors picks and places objects. 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