Build a Delta Robot Pick and Place Arm with Arduino Mega & IK Solver

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Assemble a real parallel‑link delta robot that picks and places objects using three MG996R servos. The Arduino Mega runs a custom inverse kinematics solver, translating XYZ target coordinates into the exact joint angles each servo must hit. This is not a simple arm — you’ll tune a complete IK pipeline, choreograph smooth moves, and see advanced robotics theory turn into physical motion.

What You'll Build

A fully functional delta robot arm with a parallel‑linkage mechanism and a gripper driven by an SG90 micro servo. Send serial commands with X, Y, Z coordinates, and watch all three arms move in synchronised arcs. The robot can operate in a defined workspace and demonstrates the speed and precision that make delta robots the standard for high‑throughput pick‑and‑place tasks.

What You'll Learn

• Program a real‑time inverse kinematics solver on Arduino Mega, converting target XYZ positions into three servo angles with sub‑millimetre repeatability.
• Control up to four servos simultaneously using the PCA9685 I2C driver, generating smooth acceleration and deceleration profiles.
• Design a stable power bus: filter motor noise with 1000 µF electrolytic caps, decouple the logic supply with 100 nF ceramics, and deliver clean 5 V even under peak torque.
• Assemble a backlash‑free mechanical frame using M3 ball joints, precision linkages, and a soldered custom PCB backbone.

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Designed for B.Tech ECE/EEE students tackling robotics seminars, Smart India Hackathon participants who need a reliable pick‑and‑place module, and ATL mentors running advanced mechatronics labs. Whether you’re at an IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS Pilani, this kit turns a semester‑long project into a weekend‑ready showcase. If you’ve completed a few Arduino projects and want to move from line‑follower bots to closed‑loop kinematics, this is your next build.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every 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.

Choose your assembly option:

• Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
• Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.