HAND FOR ANNY FLEXIBLE HAND LESS MOVING PARTS

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I've been crafting multiple versions of hands for kids in my neighborhood. One was motorized, and I must say, it's super cool! I like keeping things simple and long-lasting, which is why I use flexible print material to create joints that simplify the build process. These hands should last longer and require less maintenance than those with screws and plastic on plastic joints, which tend to get sticky and dirty. Recently, I threw one together to see how it would work out, and I think it has a lot of potential. I designed this hand for ANNY, who already has a thumb. We simply placed the four fingers on there, but if a thumb was needed, it's an easy design to adapt. Working with flexible material is something you can learn once you get the hang of it – it's truly awesome! Matterhackers taught me that adding a little bit of cooking oil, like canola oil, can help keep your nozzle from getting clogged and gummed up. It's been a long time since I've had to replace a nozzle, and this trick also helps with printing flexible material. As long as there's almost no drag on the spool, it prints well. To achieve this, I spool off the material and let it hang above the printer, eliminating any drag and getting good prints.