Extreme beginner - looking to make device that wiggles an arm back and forth

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Hello,

I am an extreme beginner with not the foggiest clue how to put together even the simplest robots.

I am wanting to design a very simple device that will wiggle an arm back and forth within a 30 degree angle. Ideally, I could add a component that would allow me to wiggle the arm faster or slower.

I can’t imagine it would take someone on here more than 10 minutes to piece all of this together - but I don’t know where to start! Can anybody point me in the right direction??

Many thanks!

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Hello @WoodpeckerLabs and welcome to the RobotShop forum!

I am wanting to design a very simple device that will wiggle an arm back and forth within a 30 degree angle.

Sounds like you need a servo :grinning:

Ideally, I could add a component that would allow me to wiggle the arm faster or slower.

You could either add a microcontroller, like an Arduino, or a servo controller. If you are not familiar with any of these I suggest checking these links:


I also think this could help you

Good luck!

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This is super helpful! Thank you! I am going to read up and then may have some follow up questions for you :slight_smile: Thank you for taking the time to respond!

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