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v1.0 · End-of-arm tool · NEMA 17
Servo Gripper
A hobby grade two-finger parallel gripper for ASTRO. A NEMA 17 turns a GT2 pulley that drives two 3d printed racks in opposite directions, so the fingers open and close together. Fully open source — buy the parts, build it yourself, and start picking things up.
Getting Started
Buy
Source every off-the-shelf and 3D-printed part you need to build the gripper.
Build
Step-by-step guides for preparing the parts, assembling the gripper, and wiring the controller.
Automate
Connect to the SimpleRobotApp and set up your first pick and place routine. (Coming soon)
Specifications
Type
Two-finger parallel gripper
Drive
Rack and pinion
GT2 20t pulley + 2 printed GT2 racks
Finger Motion
Both fingers move together, in opposite directions
Control Hardware
Arduino Uno + CNC Shield
Control Software:
AuxStepperDriver
Programming / Teaching
SimpleRobotApp (Windows or Android)
Input Power
12v-24v
Control Power
USB
Motor Type
Nema 17 (short body)