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# Finger Assembly

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**These are instructions for one finger, so repeat them 4x to build the index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers**
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Note that Pinky and Thumb parts are denoted by a P and T printed on the parts. The index, middle, and ring fingers are identical and have no labels.
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## **Materials**

#### **Tools**

* Tweezers
* Razor Blade or Scissors
* 1.5 mm Allen Key

#### **3D Printed Parts**

<table><thead><tr><th width="252">Part Name</th><th width="144" align="center">Total Quantity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Finger Joint 1  </td><td align="center">3</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 2</td><td align="center">3</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 3</td><td align="center">3</td></tr><tr><td>Pinky Joint 1</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td>Pinky Joint 2</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td>Pinky Joint 3</td><td align="center">1</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **Hardware (Total)**

<table><thead><tr><th width="252">Part Name</th><th width="144" align="center">Total Quantity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Dowel</td><td align="center">8</td></tr><tr><td>M2 x 4 mm Screws</td><td align="center">16</td></tr><tr><td>Extension Springs</td><td align="center">8</td></tr><tr><td>String</td><td align="center">Roll</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Instructions

Quantities are per finger per step.

### 1. Attach String to Joint 3

<table><thead><tr><th width="270">Part Name</th><th width="100">Quantity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>String</td><td>~ 1.5 ft</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 3 / Pinky Joint 3</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><ol><li><strong>Put both ends of the string in the holes.</strong></li></ol></td><td><ol start="2"><li><strong>Pull them through</strong> </li></ol></td><td><ol start="3"><li><strong>Taking both ends of the string tie a slip knot using the following steps.</strong></li></ol></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FNTVU4zq6g68b67Kd4e5G%2Ffinger_joint3_string1.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=cdfb7f34-e5d7-4e94-8fab-a14bf05af826" alt=""></td><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2Fe6szbPTHwyJmlBM2RySU%2Ffinger_joint3_string2.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=d0a21040-d2bf-43e3-a494-8c47441f3ab8" alt=""></td><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FzaIbhvLoMxe0GHUkl9la%2Ffinger_joint3_string3.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=3599b9d9-9ed9-44e6-b49b-bcd442105370" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><ol start="4"><li><strong>Tighten the slipknot and trim the blue end.</strong></li></ol></td><td><ol start="5"><li><strong>Push the knot into the joint. This may require tweezers.</strong></li></ol></td><td><ol start="6"><li><strong>Feed the string to the other side of the pulley.</strong></li></ol></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FDcaStJkStrt4PvKIejX3%2Ffinger_joint3_string4.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=c95ae5e8-1c6c-4efa-9496-9c043f53444a" alt=""></td><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2F01TgFCYQuj7urA1LRt0M%2Ffinger_joint3_string5.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=de5b1414-3830-4f74-bc01-e1b3b85ce48f" alt=""></td><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FPEbQiHbh4dFum3gg89Cd%2Ffinger_joint3_string6.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=ed53922d-2ebf-44db-bbbd-71bb2d01b6f1" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2. Attach String to Joint 1

<table><thead><tr><th width="270">Part Name</th><th width="100">Quantity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>String</td><td>~ 1.5 ft</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 1 / Pinky Joint 1</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="403"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><ol><li><strong>Pull string through hole.</strong></li></ol></td><td><ol start="2"><li><strong>Tie slip knot (same as previous step).</strong></li></ol></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FVUq3RgAa9GrMD7jBo3vV%2Ffinger_joint1_string1.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=d69dbc47-adcb-4ab3-846a-32eb60d3d45d" alt=""></td><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FuQGRgIhlx1qJi82GQyO4%2Ffinger_joint1_string2.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=f9d2abf2-4957-462d-bd88-8331a76c3a45" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><ol start="3"><li><strong>Tighten the knot and feed it through the joint.</strong></li></ol></td><td><ol start="4"><li><strong>Pull the string through the joint.</strong></li></ol></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FuF6oW2I1C9eWWI2wX47P%2Ffinger_joint1_string3.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=b3a700b7-9023-45ea-a38f-b17095029306" alt=""></td><td><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2Fy40d7YVpkNVyUkeP2fv4%2Ffinger_joint1_string4.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=6ff551df-9056-44e8-9212-b3ed742a5231" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 3. Connect Joints with Dowels

It is easiest to route the string before putting together the dowels.&#x20;

It can also be done after, but may require the help of tweezers.&#x20;

<table><thead><tr><th width="270">Part Name</th><th width="100" data-type="number">Quantity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Dowels</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 1 / Pinky Joint 1</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 2 / Pinky Joint 2</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 3 / Pinky Joint 3</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

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The joints should be able to move freely. If there is friction/ they are not moving, you may have to drill/file the outer holes so that the joint moves freely like in the video.

<div><figure><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FRnD3btG85XL2bG1kdMvN%2Ffinger_dowel_assembly.gif?alt=media&amp;token=a17903bc-0fab-45b4-9823-70d161a7abbb" alt="" width="474"><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FEzu6TCgWPuTMyk6g1C0o%2FIMG_0364.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=60350f10-2c5e-4583-8749-3bf553146a57" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

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### 4. Attach Extension Springs

<table><thead><tr><th width="270">Part Name</th><th width="100" data-type="number">Quantity</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Extension Springs</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>M2 x 4 mm Screws</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 1 / Pinky Joint 1</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 2 / Pinky Joint 2</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Finger Joint 3 / Pinky Joint 3</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<figure><img src="https://971518572-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4cbJtpXfHVXgNHLpW7Xq%2Fuploads%2FUwO3PgrK8cTROPtD0CU0%2Ffinger_springs_screws_assembly.gif?alt=media&amp;token=0d3b3e92-3629-4ac3-a2e1-9e0a9ac8b831" alt="" width="312"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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**You should have four assembled fingers at this point.**