Robot arm with coffee gripper

My idea for this project came from the video below. After watching it I had to build my own version.

My version does not work nearly so well. Being strapped for cash at the moment I decided to see what I could build with odds and ends around the house and parts left over from other projects. This was really fun to make and I hope to improve on it later. 

Step 1: Tools/Materials

Tools
Drill
Soldering iron
Scissors
Hammer
Scroll saw (Any method to cut wood would work)
Hot Glue Gun

Materials
Wood
Bamboo
Screws
Nails
Reynolds Vacuum sealer
Futaba Servos (modified)
Gears - from old remote controlled car
12" latex balloon
Spindle - from hard drive
Controller - from Erector set
Coffee
1/4 inch clear tubing
Loctite repair putty
Steel wire
Zip ties
Hot glue sticks
Wooden Shim
Wire mesh strainer
Alligator clips

Comments

[biochemtronics]

Great job. I love the way you made your gripper. Very innovative and creative. Keep up the great work.

[ehudwill]

Thanks. The real credit goes to the guys at Cornell. I just used their great idea.

[techiebot]

Did you see my project?
http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-Gripper-Syringe-Powered/
To make it mobile or just consume less power, I worked out using a horse syringe as the vacuum source.
Nice job connecting this to a robot arm!

[ehudwill]

I saw yours. I like your build.

[Gydoko]

works very good!

[ehudwill]

Thanks!

[dhaw]

I agree with kelseymh, you are so talented and imaginative!

[kelseymh]

That's awesome! There's at least one other I'ble on making the suction gripper -- you might see if their method could be adapted to your project.

[ehudwill]

Thanks, I had not seen that other project.