Building the claw
Before we build the claw, let's explore the strategy being used for these claws. There are many LEGO robotic claws to be found online. This one tries to do some things differently, as follows:
- The claw needs to be able to be controlled by a human.
- The claw needs to be able to move from side to side.
- The claw needs to be able to move up and down.
- The claw needs to be able to open and close the claw to grab various objects.
We are going to start this build using a large teal 11x19 base plate as the main building foundation for this robotic claw. Ensuring that we have a solid foundation is key, and the teal 11x19 base plate shown in the following screenshot is perfect for building on top of when designing an claw:
Figure 3.2 – The LEGO teal base plate
Let's build the robotic claw now, starting with the frame for the Intelligent Hub!
Building the frame for the Intelligent Hub
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