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Arm lab · real kinematics
Side view · 12 cm and 10 cm links

Masses assumed: upper link 45 g, elbow servo 55 g, forearm 35 g, gripper 60 g. Torque is static holding torque in kg·cm. Size your own servo

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A servo arm holds 300 g at 20 cm. What torque does it need, before any safety margin?

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Calculator · servo torque

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Which servo can hold it?

Supply
9.6kg·cm
0.94 N·m with margin · 6.4 kg·cm without

τ = (load × L + arm weight × L/2) × SF = (300 g × 20 cm + 40 g × 10.0 cm) × 1.5

Stall ratings are typical published figures. Never run a servo near stall for long; check the datasheet for yours.

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    Can I submit one of these as my final-year project?

    Yes, but check your university's rules first. The final-year route covers scope, report structure, costing and viva questions. It cannot guarantee approval, originality or marks.

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    I have never built a circuit. Where do I start?

    Start with the four-week beginner route: pick a board, build a line follower, then add obstacle detection. You need no prior electronics, but you do need a multimeter, a breadboard and patience.