FLX.ARM: Low-Cost Precision Robotic Arm

A project in Biddeford, ME by Flux Integration LLC
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Low-cost precision robotic arm for 3D printing, light-duty milling, and electronics assembly.
Backers: 96
Average Pledge Per Backer: $864

Funded: $82,905 of $50,000
Dates: Sep 16th -> Oct 7th (21 days)
Project By: Flux Integration LLC
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Latest News

FLX.IDE Electronics Pick and Place for FLX.ARM.S16.Z8

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
There are only 5 hours left, but we want to make sure you have a chance to see how to setup an electronics pick and place operation.  Please find the video below. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  Thank you... (Read More)

3D Printing Example

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We had requests for example prints of well-known models.  Please find an example below.  We have been experimenting with different cooling options.  We aren't 100% satisfied, but we are getting there. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see... (Read More)

FLX.IDE CAD and CAM Demonstration for FLX.ARM.S16.Z8

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you wanted to see how to use CAD and CAM in FLX.IDE. Please find the video below. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Our next video demonstration will show how to setup an electronics pick and place... (Read More)

Stretch Goal - $100,000

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to provide some incentive to get the FLX.ARM out to as many users as we can, so here is the stretch goal. If we reach $100,000 we will include an auxiliary port in the control box, in addition to the toolhead port.  This port can be used to... (Read More)

We Reached Our Goal!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you backers!  It's official, we have reached our goal with a week to go! We are extraordinarily grateful to all of our backers. We are working hard on our video demonstrations.  We will have the milling demonstration up tomorrow and then we... (Read More)

FLX.IDE 3D Print Demonstration for FLX.ARM.S16.Z8

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are over 70% of the way to our goal.  Thank you backers! Many of you wanted to see how to setup a 3D print in FLX.IDE.  Please find the video below. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Our next video... (Read More)

Over 30%!

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are over 30% of the way to our funding goal.  Thank you backers for your support! Early next week we will start releasing video demonstrations on how to use FLX.IDE to perform specific operations with FLX.ARM.  Please let us know if there is a... (Read More)

International Backers

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have updated the second pre-production reward.  International backers can now get the pre-production FLX.ARM.S16.Z8 for $1,999. Thank you again for your support! Best, Josh  (Read More)

First Day

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to thank our backers for supporting us! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. If you would like to see a video demonstration of a particular feature or operation please let us know. Thanks again,... (Read More)

FLX.ARM 3D Printing Robotic Arm, Launches on Kickstarter to Raise $50K

September 17th - via: 3dprint.com
While Flux Integration LLC, a software and hardware developing company, has received an initial grant from The Maine Technology Institute, it’s hard to believe their robotic arm, FLX.ARM, hasn’t caught the eye of a big investor yet. FLX.ARM is a precision robotic arm designed for 3D printing, light-duty milling, and electronics assembly. (Read More)

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