An Embedded Control System for a 3D-Printed Robot for Training
Zhelyazko Terziyski, Nikolay Georgiev Komitov, Margarita Terziyska · 2025
This study explores the application of 3D printing as a strategic tool in engineering education and robotics development. An embedded control system for a 3D-printed MK2 manipulator is implemented, including an Arduino microcontroller, servo motors, an analog joystick interface, and an LCD, with software developed in Arduino IDE. The design uses PLA material and a modular architecture for flexibility and extensibility. The platform is applied in laboratory training to develop algorithmic thinking and engineering creativity, demonstrating the potential of 3D printing as an integrated educational and engineering tool.