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Design and build a hydraulic claw that works like the ones in the arcade. Move the upper cylinder and watch your claw open and close below. We have documents to get you started, but the final claw design up to you. Can you design a claw to pick up specific objects (worms, marshmallows, balls)? Take a look at the photos above for ideas and inspiration. 10 sets in a package!
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What tools will you need to do this activity?
Process | Process Description | Recommended Tool | Alternate Tool |
Cutting | Cutting dowels, strips, recycling bin items, etc. | Saw, Pruning Shears | |
Reaming | Change splined holes in components from press fit (dowels press and stay) to loose fit (dowels are able to slide and rotate). | #3 Drill Bit and Drill | |
Screwing | Tighten and loosen screws | None |
Make your claw even better by incorporating recycling bin material.