Hi. I’m currently working on a project and I’m trying to build something that can open and close like a cabinet. I will be using c-channels for the cabinet part. I would like if someone could tell me how I could make a joint like a cabinet for this. I have attached a very badly drawn picture of what I want. The lines represent the metal and they need to be able to open and close back up again. Thanks for the help.
You can use a hinge
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You can also use a screw joint
They won’t shake around as much and will overall be much more sturdy
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Hi. In this video he only shows how to use this to make something move up/down. Do you know how this could be applied to make something open and close?
Do you know anything I could use as a substitution for this. My robotics class does not have any of these available. Thanks
Maybe you can attach some kind of part to attach the c channels together, like a plate or something.
You can cut a plate to some length, maybe 3 holes long, and attach the c channels to the side holes (sorry for no image I’m responding on my phone)
I’m going to try and do what you said here. I’m not 100% sure what you mean by it but I’m going to try. If you have a chance to send a picture of what you were talking about it would be a great help. Thanks
In case you want another suggestion, you can try designing the claw on the vex iq clawbot, but with vrc parts
This is pretty much what i did today. Just connected the gears together and connected them to the c-channels. Thanks everyone who tried helping.
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