Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:28:59 +0000 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:28:59 +0000 https://www.grasshopper3d.com/photo/tentacle-control?context=album&albumId=2985220%3AAlbum%3A1190921 by Dallas Swindle another shot of the tentacle control system. Dallas Swindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/profile/DallasSwindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/photo/img-20141030-035346?context=album&albumId=2985220%3AAlbum%3A1190921 by Dallas Swindle this is a shot of two of the tentacles without the skin on them. they are ~25' tall, motion controlled Dallas Swindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/profile/DallasSwindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/photo/img-20140914-164242-nopm?context=album&albumId=2985220%3AAlbum%3A1190921 by Dallas Swindle this is a shot of the drive system for the tentacles, each one uses two high torque NEMA 34 stepper motors and a force multiplying pulley system to move the tendons in each unit. Dallas Swindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/profile/DallasSwindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/photo/img-20140914-211241?context=album&albumId=2985220%3AAlbum%3A1190921 by Dallas Swindle shot of the tentacle showing serpentine motion from the change in direction. Dallas Swindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/profile/DallasSwindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/photo/img-20140914-164221-nopm?context=album&albumId=2985220%3AAlbum%3A1190921 by Dallas Swindle shot of the tentacle showing the upper assembly and serpentine motion Dallas Swindle https://www.grasshopper3d.com/profile/DallasSwindle