PhantomX Basic Gripper Assembly Guide
 
 




Tools Needed

  • 1/16 Hex Wrench
  • 1.5mm Hex Wrench
  • 2.5mm Hex Wrench




Parts List
Note: Some of the parts in some assemblies come packaged in seperate smaller bags because they come with a bracket or other various part. Please review the entire parts list to ensure you have all necessary components. Some kits will have spare bolts, nuts, or screws included.



2 X 16 X 8 X 25 X
8 X 21 X 1 X 1 X






ASSEMBLY TIPS: Using Turbo Lock
 






ASSEMBLY TIPS: Seating the Nuts into the Nut Sockets
 






A note about servo IDs.

If you are coming from another tutorial and the gripper is part of that kit the assembly guide will have instructions on which servo ID to use.

If you purchased the gripper kit sperately, the supplied servo will be preset to "ID 1" and can be changed as needed.






Build the Gripper Fingers
 
Note the orientation of the gripper finger side rails. The inside corner on one side has extra bracing. This is the front-outside end of the fingers. Make sure these sides are paired up properly during assembly steps.

 
It helps to layout the parts as shown so that everything makes sense. You will build the Gripper Fingers by first using the 6 parts in the two center rows.
 
Assemble the Gripper Fingers as shown. You want the textured side of the Side Rails facing out on both the top and bottom. The textured side of the center pieces should face out. Tighten the bolts nice and snug, but don't strip the standoffs.

8 x 16 x
 
Place the spacers on the inside of each Finger as shown with the smooth sides exposed.

 
Bolt the Fingertip spacers doen using M2x6 Hex Socket Head Bolts. The bolts go on the outside of the finger. They go through the finger and will self-tap into the ABS spacer.

4 x







Mount the Brackets on to the Servo
 
Pro-Tip #1337 - For the following steps you want to tap the M2 nuts into their seats. A few gentle-medium taps using a DIY punch will get the job done. This will secure the nuts nice and tight so it is easier to get the bolts threading.
 
First prep the F2 and F3 bracket as shown. It is easiest to put the nuts in the F3 bracket and run the bolt through the F2 bracket.

5 x 5 x
 
Reverse View.
 
With the remaining two F2 and F3 brackets tap in 8 M2 Nuts in the positions shown. This is in preperation for mounting the Gripper Fingers later.

8 x
 
Mount the F2 and F3 brackets on to your servo as shown.

1 x 8 x
4 x
 
Now mount your bracket assembly as shown. Make sure to mount using the right bracket holes so that your gripper will be centered.

4 x 4 x






Attach the Gripper Fingers
 
Attach the Right Gripper Finger as shown with 4 M2x10 Hex Socket Head bolts.

4 x
 
Attach the Left Gripper Finger as shown with 4 M2x10 Hex Socket Head bolts.

4 x
 
The gripper comes with a strip of 1" X 1/8" foam. If your project requires a softer gripper finger, then cut the foam to size and apply as shown.

1 x
 
 
The gripper comes with an extra hub assembly, bolts and cable for connecting it to your project.

1 x 4 X
   
1 x  
 






Fin