@Vhs like I said I'm only trying to brainstorm here. I haven't built any grippers yet.
@Niek, That's very interesting. I'm starting to make a mis-mash in my head of all these different claws.
@Rich, I would be tempted to use @Aameralis's offer but what I am attempting to do is make a gripper from basically junk. The gripper wont be picking up anything heavy. Maybe a pencil. Mainly for show but with the ability to do something. Looks aren't necessary, as I find that being able to see the way it works is fine.
@Aameralis, What I'm looking for is a claw with 2 or more movable fingers with a fair bit of surface area per finger. It would preferably run off of 1 servo to drive the fingers but can stretch that. Mainly, if there is any way it could be built using some material rather than 3d printing that would be awesome!
Thanks to all that have posted. If you have an idea or design that your willing to share feel free!
That's what I thought too. Ideas can come from anywhere. If I can find the plans I have for this hand I made from bike chain and ruberbands and fishing line. I will post it.
That is sweet looking. I love it.
@Vhs like I said I'm only trying to brainstorm here. I haven't built any grippers yet.
@Niek, That's very interesting. I'm starting to make a mis-mash in my head of all these different claws.
@Rich, I would be tempted to use @Aameralis's offer but what I am attempting to do is make a gripper from basically junk. The gripper wont be picking up anything heavy. Maybe a pencil. Mainly for show but with the ability to do something. Looks aren't necessary, as I find that being able to see the way it works is fine.
@Aameralis, What I'm looking for is a claw with 2 or more movable fingers with a fair bit of surface area per finger. It would preferably run off of 1 servo to drive the fingers but can stretch that. Mainly, if there is any way it could be built using some material rather than 3d printing that would be awesome!
Thanks to all that have posted. If you have an idea or design that your willing to share feel free!
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Junkclaw-A-junkclaw-made-out-of-junk-to-colle/
lol just somthing.....good idea... the junk bot. lol now my gears are turning......
homemade-terminator
incredible-diy-5-ton-megatron-robot
Sir Elton Junk
vhs, These are interesting sculptures. The 5 ton one especially.
That's what I thought too. Ideas can come from anywhere. If I can find the plans I have for this hand I made from bike chain and ruberbands and fishing line. I will post it.
sparkfun grippers
grippers