The total height reach (from the ground surface) might include the length of the arm, the height of the base, plus the height from the top of the base to the centerline of the arm servo horn on top of the base.
Zoomkat’s mostly correct, but height is not reach. The “height (reaching up)” value is measured by stretching the arm straight up and measuring how tall the whole arm is.
The arm’s actual reach is listed in the “median forward reach” section. We’ve measured this value with the arm reaching comfortably forward. It is the “median” reach because the arm could stretch out a bit further. Also, a wrist rotate will increase the reach by a bit.
Currently my school has placed the order. However, my lecturer wanted me to do a CAD Drawing of this arm model while waiting for it to arrive.
Therefore, is there any alternatives where i can obtain measurements/dimensions (length, width, thickness etc) for all the parts in this **AL5D **arm? Parts like the “C” brackets, Servos, Tube, Gripper, Rounded-Base, Circuit Board/Control Board etc (excluding the wirings)?
If not, can someone please provide me with the measurements?
Now that my project schedule is kinda behind time, my team cannot afford to wait for the arm to arrive then start doing the CAD Drawings.
I’m actually kinda desperate now. LOL! so kind souls here please help me out if you can.
Thank you very much.
P.S: I’m using AutoDesk Inventor 2009 software for the CAD Drawing.
If it requires you to send the dimensions via email, just leave a message with your email address here or to my account and i’ll contact you asap.
The majority of the parts are already done. The large scale brackets are not done, nor is the HS-5745 servo. I will provide drawings to you if you want to create the models. Will you allow us to host the 3D files if you make them?
Lift weight (arm extended) = approx. 13 oz ≈ 0.3679kg
Weight (without batteries) = 31 oz ≈ 0.8773kg
Range of motion per axis = 180 degrees
the distance (base-to-elbow axis) = 5.75", means distance from the bottom of the rounded base to the elbow axis or from the top surface of the rounded base?
I’m also doing CAD drawing on this arm model, therefore it requires me to know that too! Besides that, i also need to know the dimensions of the gripper & the rounded base.
