3D Printed Claw Machine

This is a 3D Printed Claw Machine that utilizes an Arduino Uno for control. I designed this to be cheap and easy for anyone to assemble. It cost me about $20 US. I hope you enjoy this machine!

This marks version 1 of my claw machine design. I plan on improving on this design and implementing several new features. One of those features includes a tip alarm that will sense if the machine is being lifted or shaken and will sound an alarm to stop theft. I have always wanted to design this kind of mechanism, so I am excited to share it when I finish. I am also planning on making the claw swappable with other attachments, such as a bucket or a scissor lift.

You can find detailed instructions of how to build this on Instructables.com: https://www.instructables.com/3D-Printed-Claw-Machine-1/

You can also watch videos of this Machine in action on YouTube: 3D Printed Claw Machine!

This can all be printed on a 255mm x 255mm bed printer. You do not need multicolor printing either.

I designed this claw machine with a coin acceptor that not only senses when a quarter is inserted, but also rejects any other coins that are inserted and does not count them. The coins gather in the coin box, and you can open this with a special key.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. Enjoy!!!