Simplified Mantis Claw

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This is a modification to the Mantis Claw posted by WhiteThorn (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1659427). The changes were to reduce the number of parts needed and to make assembly simpler. Hardware needed (20) - #8-32 X 3/4 Machine screws (20) - #8-32 Lock nuts (1) - 1/4 Eye bolt with at least 2" of thread (2) - 1/4 Lock nuts As far as screws go play around with other sizes. Where the holes are modeled at 5mm a #10 screw should work, I just use #8 because of the resolution of my printer. I've also been able to use a 1/2" long screw with a standard nut and Loctite. Use the blue Loctite if you ever want to take the screws off again :) Update - 9/14/1016: Added a new main assembly that has a recess in the bottom big enough for a 18mm diameter washer and deep enough for a nut and washer to be completely inside so the nut doesn't hit whatever you are trying to pickup.