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Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
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Fri, 12 Jul 2002 20:57:44 GMT
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Don't do it! Or if you do, make it look like you didn't!

Here's pnuematic humanoid hand, albeit at 1:1 scale. Might be able to
scale it down, though. http://homepage.mac.com/selode/lego/hand.html


If you have to make a pincher, add extra fingers, even if just for looks.


Eric Sophie wrote:
> Folks, I'm in a bit of a quandry. Traditionally I don't like "Claw Hands"
> meaning the kind you see on a Submersable Sub or better know as Pinchers or
> Grabers.
> 
> My problem: I'm making a Mid-Sized Technic Fig Scale Robotic Mecha.
> (4ft.tall biped)
> 
> I have an issue with creating the right kind of hand for the Mech. I would
> (of course)like to create the most humanoid hand possible. Trouble is the
> size of a decent humanoid hand exceeds the scale I'm working on. (including
> Mechancis and all)
> 
> Since the Mech will be fully Robotic, I want the hands to be functional and
> you can't beat the old claws for a good grabbing hand.
> 
> I know it's a silly question, but SHOULD I DO IT???!!!
> 
> Ahh, I don't want to make a claw hand, but alas it may be the best
> aplication for the job at (LOL) hand! psuedo FUT!! to .PUN
> 
> Look, will you guys think my widdle mecha would be cwool if I made it with
> claw hands? I feel funny about it.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Eric Sophie
> Legomaster
> LMHoF
> 
> www.mylegomaster.com
> 
> 
> =====================
> 
> Amazing but true, I don't know what my Mecha can do.
> 
> Uh oh another psuedo FUT to .pun again....sorry LOL!
> 
> e




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  Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
 
Brian, thanks for the reply. I remember this hand!! I remebered the comments about your friends and how strong the hand is. Dang it was good to see that hand again, it was really well done. I have considered making a pnuemo hand, evan at a small (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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  Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
 
Folks, I'm in a bit of a quandry. Traditionally I don't like "Claw Hands" meaning the kind you see on a Submersable Sub or better know as Pinchers or Grabers. My problem: I'm making a Mid-Sized Technic Fig Scale Robotic Mecha. (4ft.tall biped) I (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics)

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