Uarm Pro DRILL holder

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The ARM Pro is a robotic arm driven by stepper motors that can support a wide range of tools, including 3D extruders, laser cutters, grippers, magnetic actuators, and cameras. This project upgrades the tool-set for this platform with a compact USB-powered drill that can be easily integrated into the system. The drill was purchased from Geek for just $4 and features a 2.5 cm diameter shaft and a small chuck. To secure the drill to the ARM Pro, a threaded insert is press-fitted into the stem, providing a sturdy connection. This allows for quick and easy tool changes, taking less than 20 seconds to swap out one tool for another. For those who prefer not to use a threaded insert, it's also possible to create a hole with a diameter of 3.6 mm and thread the stem manually using a retention bolt from Geek. This provides an alternative solution for securing the drill in place. The ARM Pro can be easily controlled using an inline switch or Blockly programming language, which allows users to define custom peck drilling cycles with simple code. The relay set that attaches to the UARM Pro makes it easy to integrate this functionality into the system. In terms of design and printing, the entire process was completed in just over an hour. The design was created in TrueSpace in a mere 10 minutes, and the part itself took around 30 minutes to print. Overall, the ART TO PART TIME (ATPT) process was remarkably efficient and streamlined.