Files[edit | edit source]

Download the OpenSCAD library from https://github.com/phidiasllc/tool_effector. Please read the instructions on that page!

There is also a folder containing stl models of common tools at that location.

Materials[edit | edit source]

  • 1 printed cylindrical tool holder
  • 3 3/8" ball bearings
  • 1 M3 screw of suitable length
  • 1 M3 nut

Tools[edit | edit source]

  • Assembled tool effector
  • Precision knife
  • 2.5mm allen wrench
  • Small flat bladed screwdriver
  • Paper towel
  • Stirring stick
  • Epoxy mixing pallet

Note[edit | edit source]

The cylindrical tool mount can be made to fit either the large or small tool effector.

Assembly[edit | edit source]

  1. Clean up the print and scrape out the bearing pockets with the small screwdriver.
  2. Press the M3 nut into its pocket.
  3. Remove all grease and corrosion inhibitor from the ball bearings. Use acetone if necessary.
  4. Put the ball bearings on the three inner magnets on the bottom or bottom (depending upon how it is to be used) of the small tool effector.
  5. Mix a small amount of epoxy and smear some around the interiors of the bearing pockets. Align the fiduciary marks on the sprung tool mount and small tool effector and squeeze the sprung tool mount onto the ball bearings. Set aside to let epoxy cure. Note: If too much epoxy is applied to the bearing pockets, it can run down and epoxy the tool mount permanently to the tool effector.
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Authors Jerry Anzalone
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Created May 5, 2016 by Jerry Anzalone
Modified March 15, 2022 by Felipe Schenone
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