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MeArm

Based on published sources · Not tested by us ·

Overview

A four-degree-of-freedom educational arm made from versioned laser-cut parts. [S001]

MeArm's reviewed release is v3.0, but the repository retains several generations of this four-degree-of-freedom arm. Its DXF files use 3 mm material, and assembly PDFs are organized by version. Keep the cutting files and instructions together. [S001] [S002]

Version 3 removes the elastic bands but still requires a PCB. Version 2 incorporates a PCB in its base and uses elastic bands or nitrile O-rings; version 1 does not require a PCB. Choosing v3 therefore does not eliminate electronics sourcing, and parts from those versions should not be assumed interchangeable. [S001]

The README estimates around 40 minutes for v3, 30 minutes for v2 and two hours for v1. Those are upstream estimates, not times measured here, and they do not establish cutting, sourcing or controller setup time. [S001]

Hardware is described as CC BY-SA 3.0, while images have separate noncommercial terms. A design-file license should not be reused as the permission basis for product photographs. The exact servo/PCB configuration, control software and complete delivered cost still need verification before a supported build can be specified. [S001]

Specifications

DetailDescription
TypeLaser-cut articulated arm
Reported by source [S001] · Checked 2026-09-30
Intended usersSTEAM educators; Makers with laser-cutting access or a cutting service
Editorial assessment [S001] · Checked 2026-09-30
AssemblyNot known
CalibrationNot known
Operating systemNot known
Computer neededNot known

Cost

No current, complete configuration-specific build cost has been established for this profile.

Source files and licenses

Available project sources support research coverage; complete build and commercial qualification remain separate.

LayerAvailability / license
mechanical designavailable · CC-BY-SA-3.0
README assigns hardware BY-SA 3.0 and separately restricts image reuse; do not apply the hardware terms to photographs. [S001] [S004]
electronicsnot found · License not fully assessed
No complete artifact for this layer established in the inspected primary repository overview and archive inventory. External component/dependency sources require separate collection; this is not a claim of closed source. [S001] [S004]
firmwarenot found · License not fully assessed
No complete artifact for this layer established in the inspected primary repository overview and archive inventory. External component/dependency sources require separate collection; this is not a claim of closed source. [S001] [S004]
softwarenot found · License not fully assessed
No complete artifact for this layer established in the inspected primary repository overview and archive inventory. External component/dependency sources require separate collection; this is not a claim of closed source. [S001] [S004]
documentationavailable · License not fully assessed
Assembly documents available; image terms are separately restricted in the README. [S001] [S004]

This profile covers the described physical configuration and control route without a particular learned policy or dataset.

References

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  1. S001 · mearm / project contributors
    Upstream project overview
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · README.md
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

  2. S002 · mearm / project contributors
    Repository revision and release metadata
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · 2ce24ec8dcaaf967327c06e2ebfe368678958f56
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

  3. S004 · mearm / project contributors
    Pinned repository artifact inventory
    Accessed 2026-09-30 · 2ce24ec8dcaaf967327c06e2ebfe368678958f56 archive file inventory
    Source notes

    Source text inspected for the cited scoped claims; see profile claim notes.

Research and review details

Source research only; no installation, physical build or performance test performed. No affiliate links added.

Profile edited 2026-09-30 · Sources checked 2026-09-30 · Next review target 2026-10-30

Combined hardware and software repository revision: 2ce24ec8dcaa · Activity recorded 2023-03-03 [S002]

Correction guidance · Discussion is not enabled · Profile format 0.5.0-draft.1

Change history

September 29, 2026 — First research profile published.