OpenMANIPULATOR-X (RM-X52-TNM) vs Thor
Cost, parts and difficulty side by side.
| OpenMANIPULATOR-X (RM-X52-TNM) | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $1,710 to $2,160 | $300 to $450 |
| Difficulty | intermediate | advanced |
| Parts | 43 | 61 |
| 3D printing | no | yes |
| Kits available | 3 | 0 |
| Made by | ROBOTIS | Ángel LM (AngelLM) |
| Full list | OpenMANIPULATOR-X (RM-X52-TNM) parts list | Thor 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.
Thor
Open source 3D printed six axis arm driven by NEMA 17 steppers and GT2 belts, controlled with G-code like a 3D printer.
The short answer
Thor costs less to start: about $300 against $1,710 in parts. OpenMANIPULATOR-X has the shorter parts list (43 lines against 61).
Motors and servos
OpenMANIPULATOR-X
- 5 x DYNAMIXEL XM430-W350-T
Thor
- 1 x StepperOnline 17HS15-0404S NEMA 17 stepper
- 3 x StepperOnline 17HS13-0404S-PG5 NEMA 17 stepper with 5:1 planetary gearbox
- 3 x StepperOnline 17HS13-0404S1 NEMA 17 stepper
- 1 x MG995 hobby servo