--- product_id: 702033105 title: "ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting" brand: "elephant robotics" price: "NZ$161" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/702033105-elephant-robotics-open-source-6-axis-robotic-arm-mycobot-280 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Fast 20ms response time with smooth servo motors 6-axis precision robotic arm Dual display screens with M5Stack integration ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting **Brand:** elephant robotics **Price:** NZ$161 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🤖 Elevate your workspace with the smartest 6-axis robotic arm — where creativity meets precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting by elephant robotics - **How much does it cost?** NZ$161 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/702033105-elephant-robotics-open-source-6-axis-robotic-arm-mycobot-280) ## Best For - elephant robotics enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elephant robotics brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play with M5Stack Ecosystem:** Dual screens and fast LED library enable rapid prototyping and real-time feedback. - • **Precision Engineering at Your Desk:** Achieves 0.05mm repeatability with 6 high-performance servo motors for ultra-smooth motion. - • **Versatile Multi-Language Open Source:** Supports Arduino, ROS, Python, and more for limitless customization and innovation. - • **Affordable Innovation for Future Leaders:** Perfect for professionals and educators aiming to master robotics without breaking the bank. - • **Seamless Visual & Industrial Programming:** Intuitive Blockly UIFlow and robust ROS support make coding effortless and scalable. ## Overview The ELEPHANT ROBOTICS myCobot 280 is a compact, open-source 6-axis robotic arm designed for professionals and educators. Featuring dual display screens integrated with M5Stack, it supports multiple programming languages including ROS and Arduino. With 6 servo motors delivering 0.05mm repeatability and a rapid 20ms response time, it offers precise, smooth motion ideal for research, AI education, and commercial applications. Its intuitive Blockly programming and extensive open-source ecosystem make it a versatile, affordable tool for mastering robotics. ## Description Product description Elephant Robotics 6 DOF Robotic Arm - myCobot 280 NOTE: The mycobot280 robotic arm is recommended for individuals with a basic understanding of programming and is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN. Given the product's usage threshold, we strongly advise thoroughly reading the instructions before operation. Safety Warning No Warning Applicable Review: Key functions are not finished - Once a motion is started, you cannot communicate with the robot to update its current position. So you never know if the motion is finished or not. Even worse, the motion could be interrupted if you try to get its current position. The related Python functions are empty. So, the only way to use this cobot is to use timer. Start a new motion, wait for the amount of milliseconds and start another motion. Repeat accuracy is not too bad, but absolute accuracy is horrible. For example, if you tell it to go to 100 mm height (Z-axis), it'll stop anywhere between 110 and 90 mm, depending on how far the arm is out. Fortunately this is not a big deal, just compensate the height as needed. The motion is never linear, even though the related functions provide such an option. So, you have to divide a motion into 3 segments with the middle one to be the longest movement. This way, you can set the heights for the beginning and end of the middle segment. Otherwise, the robot end-point could hit the desktop during a motion, badly. It took me about 2 months to figure out all the details. But now it does the job for me: pick up a part, drop it under a camera, detect defects and alert the operator with a flashing light. See the video, pretty cool for a single robot to do all. My next step is to use another robot to pick up the part and drop it into a good or bad bin, saving an operator. A single robot cannot do all, because every 4 pieces of parts must be done within 30 seconds, leaving no time for the robot to wait for the detection and then put the part into a bin. Rasspberry Pi is way cool for robots and I support 100% this effort! So I still give it 5 stars even it is not a finished product and one has to spend quite some time to find out what's lacking and the workaround. This cobot is good for object detection or such things, but not suitable for very fine blob detection that requires very high quality images (0.050 mm). Because you can use USB cameras only, hard to get you the image quality of a native Pi camera. I was going to use this cobot for both motion and imaging, but I ended up still using another Pi with a 64MP Arducam (hacked with a C-mount) for blob detection. Even so, I still love the Python programming and easy I/O control offered by a Pi robot. Review: Myblockly - The myblockly software and mycobot firmware do not communicate. The robot will move during its own calibration, but the myblockly isn't capable of reading python. ## Features - Six-Axis Collaborative Robot: The myCobot280 M5, co-developed by Elephant Robotics and M5stack, is the smallest and lightest six-axis collaborative robot available, perfect for users seeking a compact yet powerful robotic solution for various applications. - High Versatility and Precision: Weighing in at just 800g with a 250g payload capacity, the myCobot280 M5 delivers exceptional versatility for a broad spectrum of applications, tailored to individual requirements. From research and education to smart home and commercial exploration, this robot excels in precision with a repeatability accuracy of ± 0.5mm, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in every task. - Dual Displays and High-Performance Servo Motors: Equipped with six high-performance servo motors for fast and smooth movement, the myCobot280 M5 also includes two built-in displays that support the fastLED library, enhancing the user experience for application interaction and expansion. - Robust Educational and Developmental Ecosystem: Ideal for M5Stack series enthusiasts and embedded hardware developers, the myCobot280 M5 supports myBlockly visual programming software and is compatible with Arduino and ROS open-source systems, offering a rich platform for learning and development. It also features L-E-G-O joints and a vast ecosystem of applications for easy integration with micro-embedded devices. - Innovative drag-and-teach functionality: The myCobot280 M5 offers an innovative drag-and-teach functionality, allowing for the recording and saving of up to 60 minutes of unique paths. This advanced feature moves beyond traditional point storage methods, providing users with the flexibility to create and preserve complex robotic movements with ease. - NOTE: The mycobot280 robotic arm is recommended for individuals with a basic understanding of programming and is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN. Given the product's usage threshold, we strongly advise thoroughly reading the instructions before operation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C2CXTP52 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Animal Theme | Elephant | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Brand Name | ELEPHANT ROBOTICS | | Collection Name | Elephant Robotics myCobot Series Robotic Arms | | Colour | White | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 out of 5 stars 6 Reviews | | Educational Objective | To teach and develop skills in robotics, programming, and related fields | | Finish Type | Matte | | Included Components | power adapter cable | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Is Autographed | No | | Item Dimensions | 28 x 28 x 28 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Robotic Arm | | Item Weight | 850 Grams | | Manufacturer | ELEPHANT ROBOTICS | | Manufacturer Part Number | ER_myCobot280M5Stack_2023 | | Material Type | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 192 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 5 | | Model Name | myCobot-Pi | | Model Number | myCobot-Pi | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Occasion | New Year's, Party | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Outer Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate | | Play Activity Location | Tabletop | | Power Source | DC power supply | | Recommended Uses For Product | Education, Research, Commercial Use, Programming, AI, Tabletop Activities | | Scale | full-size | | Set Name | myCobot | | Size | 280 millimeters | | Special Features | Portable | | Style | myCobot280M5 | | Sub Brand | ELEPHANT ROBOTICS | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Robot | | Toy Figure Type | Action Figure | | character | Robot | ## Images ![ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D+Y-lvGDL.jpg) ![ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KH104WXfL.jpg) ![ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yNn5jaGML.jpg) ![ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61D6jw4pIfL.jpg) ![ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023 Collaborative Robot Desktop Robotic Arm for Education Python Programming & ROS Supporting - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611A1EVKE+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does myCobot280 support secondary development of functions?** A: Of course. You can use our API (Python、C++、C#、Javascript) to control myCobot directly or remotely or dive directly into the ROS code, which is open-source. **Q: Can't click on run myblockly, how to fix it?** A: This is because the serial port is busy, which prevents you from clicking the Execute Run button. You need to check if the serial port is busy using the Serial Port Tool. **Q: Where can I find a tutorial for myCobot280?** A: myCobot280 has a lot of tutorials and examples, due to the large file size so we do not provide paper files, you can search the internet for myCobot280 Gitbook and get electronic tutorials. **Q: My robot is having connection issues. The LED on the Atom screen is off and not respond to any commands. How can I fix?** A: Pls reflashing the Atom firmware should resolve the problem. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Key functions are not finished *by A***D on 10 September 2023* Once a motion is started, you cannot communicate with the robot to update its current position. So you never know if the motion is finished or not. Even worse, the motion could be interrupted if you try to get its current position. The related Python functions are empty. So, the only way to use this cobot is to use timer. Start a new motion, wait for the amount of milliseconds and start another motion. Repeat accuracy is not too bad, but absolute accuracy is horrible. For example, if you tell it to go to 100 mm height (Z-axis), it'll stop anywhere between 110 and 90 mm, depending on how far the arm is out. Fortunately this is not a big deal, just compensate the height as needed. The motion is never linear, even though the related functions provide such an option. So, you have to divide a motion into 3 segments with the middle one to be the longest movement. This way, you can set the heights for the beginning and end of the middle segment. Otherwise, the robot end-point could hit the desktop during a motion, badly. It took me about 2 months to figure out all the details. But now it does the job for me: pick up a part, drop it under a camera, detect defects and alert the operator with a flashing light. See the video, pretty cool for a single robot to do all. My next step is to use another robot to pick up the part and drop it into a good or bad bin, saving an operator. A single robot cannot do all, because every 4 pieces of parts must be done within 30 seconds, leaving no time for the robot to wait for the detection and then put the part into a bin. Rasspberry Pi is way cool for robots and I support 100% this effort! So I still give it 5 stars even it is not a finished product and one has to spend quite some time to find out what's lacking and the workaround. This cobot is good for object detection or such things, but not suitable for very fine blob detection that requires very high quality images (0.050 mm). Because you can use USB cameras only, hard to get you the image quality of a native Pi camera. I was going to use this cobot for both motion and imaging, but I ended up still using another Pi with a 64MP Arducam (hacked with a C-mount) for blob detection. Even so, I still love the Python programming and easy I/O control offered by a Pi robot. ### ⭐ Myblockly *by J***R on 19 December 2023* The myblockly software and mycobot firmware do not communicate. The robot will move during its own calibration, but the myblockly isn't capable of reading python. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ myCobot 280 *by G***H on 12 June 2024* Satisfecho con todo, lo usé para un proyecto de tesis de Ingeniería en Mecatrónica ## Frequently Bought Together - ELEPHANT ROBOTICS Open Source 6 Axis Robotic Arm, myCobot 280 with M5Stack 2023, Collaborative Robot, Desktop Robot Arm Education ROS Robots, Programming for Various Applications - EDGELEC 120pcs Breadboard Jumper Wires 10cm 15cm 20cm 30cm 40cm 50 cm 100cm Wire Length Optional Dupont Cable Assorted Kit Male to Female Male to Male Female to Female Multicolored Ribbon Cables - Intel RealSense Depth Camera D435 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/702033105-elephant-robotics-open-source-6-axis-robotic-arm-mycobot-280](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/702033105-elephant-robotics-open-source-6-axis-robotic-arm-mycobot-280) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-15*