Simple Animatronics (robotic hand)

Step 3 Creating some fingers

For this hand I used a plastic tubing that electricians use when they route wires trough walls. It is easy to cut and have a nice "spring" to it. Almost any kind of tubing will do so just take whatever you can get.

Cut the tube at a length equal to that of the distance from your finger to your wrist. Do this for all fingers.

From the template, mark off the joints and then cut a V-shape in the tube at each joint. Make sure the to check the angle of the bend so that it closely matches your fingers.

Comments

[Aethereal]

Dx I've been to several large hardware stores and can't find (even after asking) any of the tubing. Any help?

Thanks :)

[Themajor13]

Try an automotive store. I work for Napa and we have a bunch of that stuff for wiring cars. Its called wire loom. Make sure you dont get the split loom because it has a slit down the center.

[futureventions]

I find it easier when cutting the v to use a saw (or bread knife) at an angle. Then you get a nice angle on a cut that can be made very neat.

[redy2rumble]

It's so hard to make the V

[batchtho]

this is really cool when i made it, but the 'v' shape cuts where it bends are tricky to do, i tried it with a cut out square and covered it up with black electrions tape and it worked just as well. it just maes teh cutting easier.