Proposed Path:
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Mobility:
M = 3*(L-1) - 2*J1 -J2 where L = 5, J1 = 5, J2 = 0
M = 3*(5-1) - 2*5 - 0 = 2
There we have 2 degrees of freedom
Position Analysis:
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Velocity Analysis:
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Prototype:
Here is our first prototype of our mechanism. Although the gears are not grounded in the picture, we were able to create the proposed path from above. Laser-cut gears and links and used M3 nuts and bolts to bring together the prototype.