Hi everyone,
I hope you’re having a great day. Does anyone know how to build a double-sided claw without using the claw kit? I really need one for the Override game.
Thanks!
What have you tried so far? CAD is useful if you don’t have the materials yet. Even if you don’t have the best laptop like I do, Onshape basically runs on anything these days, even your school assigned laptop if you still have it. Also, please refer to the engineering design process for this. It may take a while, but it would be a beautiful notebook entry.
Also, why would you want a double sided claw? I kind of see the idea of it, but I still don’t fully get it if you are using it for Override.
I had a Competition super kit, but I don’t think it has a claw kit.
I guess I would like more information on what you mean by “double-sided”. Do you mean having two claws facing opposite directions, or just a normal claw since it has two sides? If you look at the internal design of the old VEX claw, you can get a pretty good idea of how to build one using gears and maybe gussuts. You could also try using standoffs connected however you would like. The gearing is, I think, the most important part to know.
I have one at home. Competition Super Kits do not come with a Claw, and I would say that with the materials provided in it, it is difficult (although not impossible) to create a custom claw IF you can cut materials. A double sided claw may be a whole other level, but I see how it could be done, and I can always try to support you in that. If you or your team wants a dedicated claw, you can easily get them on the VEX website for $20, but I know that is most likely what you don’t want.
I agree with @Stratigen here, that would help out a lot in this conversation.
Thank you for letting me know
@Speedotics what do you mean double sided
So… just a normal claw?
…me no comprehend.
Regardless, if you want specifically that claw, your going to have to get it used. Cortex claws are no longer made new.
You could try bending a plate. Also, maybe experiment a little! Judges love to see new stuff. Have you tried pistons? Or you could experiment a little with some passive stuff (saves you a lot of weight without the extra motor.) Another really good way to save weight is to use plastic. It’s pretty cheap on Robosource, and you can mostly eyeball the cuts.