MakerMods
Metal Arm
A metal 6-axis arm with a 3 kg payload and ±0.1 mm repeatability for $2,499. Its SDK and firmware are open source (MIT).
Prosumer · $1k–$5k Arrives assembled
List price Checked 2026-10-20
$2,499 USD
MakerMods store price per arm, gripper included. Plus $249 flat shipping from Shenzhen; duties extra. A two-arm station with a camera mast is $4,999.
Specs and prices change. Confirm with MakerMods before you buy.
Specifications
- Payload
- 3 kg
- Reach
- 612.5 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.1 mm
- Arm weight
- 5.7 kg
- Control rate
- —
- DOF
- 6
- Gripper
- Included
- Connection
- CAN (USB adapter included)
- Software
- MakerMods LabLeRobotPythonC++ROS 1ROS 2
— means the maker doesn't publish it. Sources are at the bottom of this page.
Payload ratings are usually best case, near the base. Expect less at full reach.
Pick it if
- You want a 3 kg payload for under $3k
- You want LeRobot and ROS support from the maker
Trade-offs
- Ships from Shenzhen in about 4 weeks; $249 shipping plus duties
- Hardware designs not published; only the SDK and firmware are open