Arm Actuator

This simulates a single axis mechanized arm. It is possible to build such an arm in most robotics sets (eg. EV3), but an actual robotic arm would likely take up much more space than the simulated arm in Gears.

To control the arm, just turn the motor that it is connected to.

It is possible to connect other components to an arm actuator, including another arm actuator (...see the Crane robot for an example). The connected components will then move together with the arm.

Differences from a real actuator

• A real arm will likely be geared to increase torque and reduce speed. The simulated arm is un-geared, so a low speed (eg. 5% or less) is recommended.

Configurations

Default values are shown below.

"type": "ArmActuator",
"options": {
  "armLength": 18,
  "minAngle": -5,
  "maxAngle": 180,
  "mass": 100,
  "components": []
}

* Additional components can be added to the "components" section.
** When installed at the end of an arm, a lower mass is recommended.