The Arm v2.0 / v2.5

Now I have money…v2.0

Being a workaholic pays off and I now had enough funds to run with my original mechanism for the arms elbow - giving me the greater range of movement I wanted.

The arm is built, and it functions well…. but, the arm is still not good to look at. And, I was still using the original quick release.

Pro’s;
Greater range of movement.

Con’s;
It’s still not pretty to look at.
Costs - expensive to manufacture.
Still using the original quick-release.
Weight - its heavy.

Making the arm pretty

Version 2.5 was a completely new arm, but retains the same mechanism used in v2.0. The chassis is lighter by 500g and more compact - no more struggling to get my jacket on.

The best part was the removable outer shell. This is all 3D printed, fibre-impregnated, nylon. This outer shell is tough and light, but it can be removed and replaced with different styles and colours.

v2.5 arm was the first arm to use the revised quick-release and simplified, 3D-printed hand. This quick release is lighter, far more simple and adjustable for the load under which it will release. No more accidental releases and getting on/off the bike is easier.

Pro’s;
Reduced costs
It’s starting to look prettier

Con’s;
It could still be a bit prettier to look at.
It could be lighter.

Quick release crash tested

Not that I enjoyed having another motorcycle accident, but it was somewhat of a relief that the quick-release functioned as designed.

The arm, hand, quick release and even the outer shell faired well after the accident, with no damage to the chassis or working components.

Crash testing - complete. No more crash testing is required.