OpenMANIPULATOR-X (RM-X52-TNM) vs PAROL6
Cost, parts and difficulty side by side.
| OpenMANIPULATOR-X (RM-X52-TNM) | PAROL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $1,710 to $2,160 | $750 to $1,150 |
| Difficulty | intermediate | advanced |
| Parts | 43 | 62 |
| 3D printing | no | yes |
| Kits available | 3 | 4 |
| Made by | ROBOTIS | Source Robotics (Petar Crnjak) |
| Full list | OpenMANIPULATOR-X (RM-X52-TNM) parts list | PAROL6 parts list |
OpenMANIPULATOR-X (RM-X52-TNM)
Five-servo DYNAMIXEL desktop arm with a parallel gripper and full ROS 2 support, often paired with TurtleBot3 for teaching.
PAROL6
3D printed six axis desktop arm with industrial style belts, planetary gearboxes and open Python control software.
The short answer
PAROL6 costs less to start: about $750 against $1,710 in parts. OpenMANIPULATOR-X has the shorter parts list (43 lines against 62).
Motors and servos
OpenMANIPULATOR-X
- 5 x DYNAMIXEL XM430-W350-T
PAROL6
- 1 x StepperOnline 17HS08-1004S NEMA 17 stepper
- 3 x StepperOnline 17HS16-2004S1 NEMA 17 stepper
- 2 x StepperOnline 17HS24-2104S NEMA 17 stepper