Articulated Arm

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<p>Universal joint chain that can be adjusted in stiffness and also locked.</p><p>The tapered ends (2°) allow the modules to attach firmly and also attach to tools or other grips stands &nbsp;or platforms - or remix a multiple snake stand.</p><p>Can be used to keep your model in a certain position, or to hold a mirror or light, a magnet &nbsp;- you know “endless possibilities” …</p><p>Examples are 8mm∅ ball and 29mm long (stringed modules 25mm per link ball⇔ball).</p><p>Add a little <a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B084FG35L4">grease</a> to ball and thread for smooth operation</p><h5>Printing</h5><ul><li>Supports are not needed.&nbsp;The Balls overhang angle should be steep enough</li><li>Infill is not needed (a center hole adds walls where needed)</li><li>A fine thread is used so print with 0.08 layer - There is also a coarse Version which might be easier to print</li><li>Can be scaled up (a little) if needed stronger but this also increase the clearances. For the Base taper, you find a version without clearance in downloads so a scaled version is still tight. Or just use glue or a piece of paper to jam the connection.</li></ul>