Whilst designing manipulators, you might need an actuator to move part of your manipulator from point a to point b, or pivot it up and down. In such simple, 2 position scenarios, using pistons can save a lot of mechanical complexity with gearboxes and motors and free up slots on the PDP (Power Distribution Panel). The following video covers how you can design with pistons, taking into account their sizes, location, and the force they will produce and how much force your manipulator would need to operate.
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