The Robot Gripper from Makeblock is an add-on for your mBot or mBot Ranger for getting a grip on bigger objects than the mini-gripper (75-0706) can. The gripper is made from lightweight PVC and powered by an N20 screw motor which is protected by a thermal overload fuse. Suitable for the mBot (75-0701 or 75-0702) and mBot Ranger (75-0699).
Supplied as a fully assembled unit.
The Me Dual DC Motor Driver (75-0713) adaptor is required to connect the gripper to the main board of the mBots.
Q. I am wanting to use this robot gripper for an underwater ROV project. I am wondering if it would be possible to use the supplied motor with my own driver circuit that I will design because as far as I am aware the supplied motor is a standard 12V DC screw motor. Also I am wondering whether it is possible to waterproof this configuration as I have seen examples of it done before.
A. Hi Louis, thank you for your question. This is not intended to be used in a wet environment as it stands. You could indeed to try to modify it but we are unable to guarantee anything if you decide to go that route. This would also void any warranty.
