Build Iteration 1: Initial linkage mechanism testing
Description: The The links of the mechanism were ¼” wood, chosen for its low cost and ease of shaping, and were laser cut for accuracy. To ensure that it matched the expected movement and was relatively smooth, we assembled the links using M4 screws and nuts and tested the mechanism.
Results: Through testing, we were able to confirm that the links were dimensioned and prototyped appropriately, as the linkage mechanism was moving as expected. However, on the first iteration of this prototype, we noted that some links were redundant and could be combined with other links. Thus, for the second iteration (discussed in more detail below), we streamlined the design.
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