7/11/14

We started off the third day by printing parts for the RIT Arm.  We decided to replace the PVC forearm with an aluminum rod.  It weighs about the same, and can be polished and machined to look much cooler than PVC.  We used the lathe to fit the rod into the sockets on each part.  Then, we buffed the aluminum rod to make it look better and eventually accept dyes.

After, I worked on modeling the intermediate gauntlet for the modular hand system.  So far its a bulky model, but it will work well as a prototype.  

I decided to put the model on hold until we decide on a way to fit the intermediate gauntlet to the palm.  We came up with several ideas including a quick hose coupler and quick snap fittings that can be printed.

Sam