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ARENA Robotics

Open-source vacuum tweezers built for repairability. Engineered for SMD soldering and precision rework, with a robust design adaptable to any application requiring controlled suction and handling of small parts.

Features:
  • Two operating modes: foot pedal starts or stops the vacuum motor
  • Solenoid valve for instant component release
  • Heat-resistant pen rated up to 160°C
  • Full set of precision needles and suction cups for all sizes of SMD components
  • Handles components down to 0201 (0.6 x 0.3mm) and up to 100g
  • Flexible silicone vacuum tubing
  • MX hot-swap mechanical switch in the foot pedal
  • Slip-resistant rubber feet
  • Inline filter to protect the vacuum motor
  • LED status indicator for vacuum engagement

Kit Note: Includes the vacuum pen, vacuum motor, solenoid, assembled electronics, cables, hardware, and all accessories. 3D-printed parts are NOT included.

$90 Kit (3D printed parts not included)
$135 Fully Assembled
US shipping only (for now). Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout.
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[Hardware Specifications]

Vacuum Force-55 kPa
Power InterfaceUSB-C
Operating Power5W (5V @ 1A)
Main Unit Dimensions114 x 100 x 60mm
Main Unit Weight750g
Pedal Interface3.5mm Aux Jack
Pedal SwitchMX Hotswap Socket
Low-Temp Nozzle Rating50 °C Max
High-Temp Nozzle Rating160 °C Max

[What's In The Box]

Base Station1x Main Vacuum Unit
Foot Pedal1x Pedal Assembly
Vacuum Tool1x Vacuum Pen
Precision Needles2x18G, 2x21G, 2x23G, 1x25G, 1x18G Metal
Suction Cups3mm, 5mm, 10mm
Foot Pedal Cable2m Aux Cable
Vacuum Tubing1m Silicone Tubing
Included NozzlesLow-Temp & High-Temp Set

About Us

Sebastian Raz Guzman
Sebastian Raz Guzman
Owen Miller
Owen Miller
Logan Trexler
Logan Trexler

Our Story

Last summer, we founded a company developing advanced electronics for robot combat competitions. We were inexperienced and didn’t understand the market so the project didn’t work out. Throughout the project, we spent a lot of time designing and assembling PCBs on a tight budget. Like many others, we found that tweezers were cumbersome tools for placing SMD components. The search for a better alternative led us to vacuum tweezers, tools designed to pick and place SMD components using controlled suction. The plan was to buy something off the shelf, but all of the products that were in our price range were not usable. On the other hand, the existing professional tools would have drained our bank account. We were stuck between cheap, low quality options and expensive industrial tools, most of which lacked all the features we were actually looking for.

Out of this frustration, one of our team members got to work, and in a few days, we had a functional tool that made assembly faster and easier than before. After using it ourselves, we realized we could provide a better alternative to others facing the same lack of options. Using our prototype as inspiration, we redesigned our vacuum tweezers from the ground up. Highly functional while still remaining simple and repairable.

Contact Us:

support@arenarobotics.store

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