tevans
Brazil
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Hi... During my experiments to transform everyday hardware in robot pieces, I came up with the need to build a very simple hand... Something. After trying a few desings, I created these very afordable ones, tha I would like to share with you...
Later I'll post a simple how to...
Tevans
I'll add Tutorial status to this post once it contains some tutorial information
first some draft just to get into idea..
then I used a vector design software (idraw, corel draw, etc) to draw some parts, print on a piece of paper, and use it as mold to cut on balsawood... just to feel it in 3d.
once I decided witch parts would work better, I had it cut from a sheet of 2mm acrilic
some superglue.. spray paint, a microservo (and other for the wrist) and.. that's it. My U$15,00 hand...
and finally I came up with this design... I sent that to be laser cut (the fingers in 10mm and the other parts in 2mm)
here the laser cut parts. U$10 for four sets...
I'll try to show that on the video, later, ok ?
here is the pdf files of the parts.. use it as wish. I just would like to know if those were useful..
fingers10mm.pdf.zip
partsCLAW2mm.pdf.zip
Alan
unfortunately, I believe that the shop where I cut the pieces will not be very useful to you, since I'm in Brazil..
But, if you want to give a try, the name is "acrilicos bh" - here is the website...
http://www.acrilicosbh.com.br/index01.html
As I look at your design, Tevans, I am reminded of that. A few rubber bands incorporated into your claws might make them more versatile.
To my fellow B9ers. Here is a thought. I wouldn't want to stray from the original look of the B9 claws, but I am thinking of making some temporary clips with rubber bands on them that can be snapped on in case I want my robot to pick up a beer can or some other useful chore.
I will try it out And see what happens.
Thanks.