TeacherGeek Hydraulic Claw Activity

Hook, line, sinker…. claw? Design and construct an arcade-style Hydraulic Claw controlled by fluid power. Move the upper cylinder, and watch your claw open and close below. Start by constructing your example claw, then engineer your unique design by incorporating recycling bin materials, 3-D printed end effectors and extra TeacherGeek components. Compete in engineering challenges – can your design snatch up gummy worms or marbles, or sort in a game of tic, tac, toe? Build once, tinker forever.

Each Pack Includes:
• 4 Connector Strips
• 3 300mm Dowels
• 1 76mm Slide Stop
• 1 38cm Tubing
• 4 Blocks
• 4 Zip Ties
• 8 25mm Screws
• 2 Cylinder Screws
• 4 Nuts
• 2 Cylinders

Required, but Not Included: Maker Tool Set

Optional & Consumable Supplies: Recycling bin components, materials to grab, tape, a container for water

Hydraulic Claw Activity Document Downloads
• Build Guide
• Design & Engineering Challenge
• Classroom Overview
• Fluid Power Lab
• Simple Engineering Notebook
• Engineering Notebook