Building a Hydraulic Robot Arm: Overcoming Syringe Length Limitations

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The discussion focuses on designing a hydraulic robot arm capable of lifting and pouring a cup of water while overcoming the limitations of syringe length. The user is constrained to using a maximum of six syringes, each with a length of approximately six inches. A key solution identified is the implementation of a lever mechanism to extend the reach and height of the arm's movement. This approach effectively addresses the challenge posed by the syringe size limitation.

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I have to make a hydraulic robot arm that can lift a cup of water up and down 8 inches, pour it and move it left and right 8 inches. Only problem is the assorted syringes we are required to use has a length of at most 6ish inches. How do I make it push farther and lift higher. BTW I can only use 6 syringes max
 
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The lever.
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I feel like a goof now for not thinking of that, Thanks for letting me know
 

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