The UltraArm Conveyor Belt Kit 2024 is a modular desktop automation and expansion kit, specifically designed by Elephant Robotics to be integrated with the ultraArm P340 robotic arm. This kit simulates the workflows of a light industrial production line, transforming the basic setup into an intelligent automated workcell.

Equipped with a conveyor belt driven by a high-precision industrial stepper motor and a dedicated control board based on the Mega 2560 architecture, the kit provides smooth movement and precise speed control. The system also includes a complete machine vision kit (USB camera and scene elements), allowing users to develop advanced artificial intelligence applications such as dynamic sorting by color, QR code recognition, eye-to-hand calibration, logistics sorting, and repetitive pick-and-place operations. It is an excellent educational resource for universities, vocational schools, and research laboratories focused on automation and open-source programming.

Technical Specifications

Model: ultraArm Conveyor Belt Kit 2024

Accessory type: Modular conveyor belt system for automation

Conveyor belt length: >= 800 mm

Conveyor belt width: >= 100 mm

Conveyor belt height: >= 60 mm

Maximum load capacity: >= 500 g

Belt surface: Durable material with high grip (Low slippage)

Speed control: Adjustable (Fine-tune for synchronization with the robot)

Motor type: High-precision industrial stepper motor

Compatibility: ultraArm P340, myCobot 280, and other Elephant Robotics arms

Control and Communication

Control board (Controller): Dedicated Mega 2560 Control Board

Interfaces and extensions: Mounts for sensors (such as infrared sensors for object detection) and I/O expansion ports for integration with the robot controller.

Supported operating systems: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux (Ubuntu 20.04)

Compatible platforms and frameworks: ROS1 / ROS2, OpenCV

Programming and Supported Languages

Programming environments: Open-source Python programs, myBlockly (graphic programming), Elephant Ruban.

Covered areas of study: Machine vision, eye-to-hand calibration, conveyor belt control, robotic stacking and palletization, suction pump control.

Camera Parameters (Included Vision System)

Camera type: 2MP (1080p) USB Camera

Supported image formats: MJPG / YUY2

Pixel size: 3.0 um x 3.0 um

Maximum frame rate: MJPG: 1920x1080@30fps / YUV: 1920x1080@30fps

USB protocol: Standard UVC protocol

Field of View: 110 degrees (distortion-free)

Lens focal length: 2.8 mm

Power Supply and Working Environment

Kit input voltage: DC 24V

Camera power supply: DC 5V, 90mA

Installation mode: Horizontal, mounting on the included kit base (Kit Base)

Package includes

Included components: ultraArm P340 robotic arm (2 units included in the extended kit configuration), USB Camera (2 units), Conveyor belt (1 unit), Conveyor belt controller (1 unit), QR code sticker set, Kit Base, Installation tools (wrench), USB Hub, 3x3 cm colored recognition blocks (20 units).

Optional accessories (not included): 3D USB Camera, Infrared sensor.