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BCN3D Moveo

BCN3D Technologies (Spain) · 2016

BCN3D Technologies (Spain) BCN3D Moveo (1)
DIY (parts only)
AvailableVia SSH / web / bridge3D printedArduino + RAMPSMIT licenseEducation
Weeks+Shipping: DIY build.
Remote control: Controlled by sending G-code over USB serial from a PC (e.g. a Python serial script or community ROS bridges).
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Overview

A fully 3D-printed educational arm released in July 2016 by BCN3D with the Catalan education department, based on Andreas Hölldorfer's earlier open arm. BCN3D never sold it, but published CAD, STLs, BOM and firmware, and it became one of the most widely built DIY arms. The design has not been updated since 2016, so newer projects like the AR4, PAROL6 or Thor are better maintained.

At a glance
Type
Robot arm · Desktop & hobby arms
Maker
BCN3D Technologies (Spain)
Released
2016
Price
DIY (parts only)
Status
Available
Best for
Ages 16+
Programming
Open source (hardware + software)

Price and shipping

Never commercialized. Parts list published on GitHub (BOM includes 6 stepper motors, Arduino Mega 2560, RAMPS 1.4).

Shipping: DIY build. Only available as open-source files. Builders print the parts and source motors and electronics from the BOM.

Specifications

CategoryRobot arms · Desktop & hobby arms
Released2016
CountrySpain
AvailabilityAvailable
Sales15 Catalonia institutes received Moveo arms in an assembly workshop (2016, estimate) BCN3D ↗
DIY build plansBCN3D Moveo · parts $430 (estimate) · difficulty 4/5
ProgrammabilityOpen source (hardware + software)
Built-in autonomyNone / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM supportPossible via SDK · G-code over USB serial and community ROS ports, no built-in LLM.
MuJoCo simulationCommunity model · Only a third-party URDF from community ROS packages. jesseweisberg/moveo_ros ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulationCommunity model · Only a third-party URDF from community ROS packages. jesseweisberg/moveo_ros ↗
Gazebo simulationCommunity model · Third-party ROS packages include a Gazebo setup. babakc/moveo_ros ↗
Best forAges 16+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsNo vision sensors
ActuatorsStepper motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeArduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
DOF5 axes + servo gripper
ReachNot published
PayloadNot published
RepeatabilityNot published
WeightNot published
ControllerArduino Mega 2560 + RAMPS 1.4 with TB6560 stepper drivers, running a Marlin-based firmware
SensorsNone beyond endstops (open-loop steppers)
SDKMarlin G-code firmware, community ROS/MoveIt ports

Common questions

How much does BCN3D Moveo cost?

DIY (parts only). Never commercialized. Parts list published on GitHub (BOM includes 6 stepper motors, Arduino Mega 2560, RAMPS 1.4).

Can BCN3D Moveo be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Only available as open-source files. Builders print the parts and source motors and electronics from the BOM.

Who makes BCN3D Moveo?

BCN3D Moveo is made by BCN3D Technologies (Spain). It came out in 2016.

Can BCN3D Moveo be programmed?

Open source (hardware + software). Marlin G-code firmware, community ROS/MoveIt ports.

Does BCN3D Moveo have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. G-code over USB serial and community ROS ports, no built-in LLM.

What age is BCN3D Moveo for?

Ages 16+ (estimated).

Ratings & reviews

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Sources

Announcement (2016) ↗

Image credits