# Putting Together the Stick ## Getting a Reacher Grabber You can buy a reacher grabber online, just be careful to buy the "suction cup" style reacher grabber instead of any other kind. We generally like the Vive brand ones, but this is a simple enough tool that not much can go wrong. Here are a couple of sample links: 1. [Vive Suction Cup Reacher Grabber](https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Suction-Cup-Reacher-Grabber/dp/B00O47ILVA/) 2. [Vive Foldable Suction Reacher Grabber](https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Foldable-Suction-Reacher-Grabber/dp/B0CF47WMNC/) ## Attaching heat shrink 1. First, remove the existing suction cup tips from the grabber 2. Next: ![Adding heat shrink onto the grabber](https://1393952267-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKFoURW0OhNP7hBckTxa8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-04e793665daccf149438532de0ce5403576d0558%2FheatShrinkTutorial.png?alt=media) | Part | Quantity | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------- | | [White Heat Shrink Tubing 12mm](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FK4GS85/) | 1 | ## Silicone tips ![Required components](https://1393952267-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKFoURW0OhNP7hBckTxa8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3d50c73ca3965ae281ffa19f8792f7db077c2a6a%2FsiliconeTipParts.jpg?alt=media) | Part | Quantity | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | | [Oomoo 25 Silicon Kit](https://www.amazon.com/Smooth-OOMOO-25-Curing-Silicone/dp/B01C4YQ4TU/) | 1 | | [Silicone Mold](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/grabberEnds/grabberEnd_longMold) | 1 | **Instructions** 1. Attach the 2 pieces of the mold together 2. Stire each compound within its container 3. Mix together a small amount of each part in equal volume 4. Pour the mixed silicone compound into each hole in the mold (8 of them) 5. Wait until the silicone cures, then remove the tips ## Making cylindrical tips ![Required components](https://1393952267-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKFoURW0OhNP7hBckTxa8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0a18927cf19d3098f93fe8f74e6c71f5efd6bf2f%2FgrabberEndPt1.JPG?alt=media) | Part | Quantity | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | | Silicone Tip | 2 | | [Cylindrical Piece](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/grabberEnds/grabberEnd) | 2 | | [Gorilla Glue](https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-105795-Super-1-Pack-Clear/dp/B08QQZ71CV/) | 1 | | [Gel Gorilla Glue](https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-105801-Super-1-Pack-Clear/dp/B08QR2XRKD/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=gorilla%2Bglue%2Bgel\&qid=1701128601\&sr=8-5\&th=1) | 1 | | [M3x8 Socket Head Screw](https://www.mcmaster.com/91290A113/) | 2 | #### Video tutorial: {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="info" %} This is the messiest part of the build; if you are struggling, [reach out!](https://docs.dobb-e.com/contact-us) We may have a few extra that we would be happy to mail out to you if you're located at a reasonable distance from us :) {% endhint %} ## Adding the cylindrical tips onto the grabber ![Required components](https://1393952267-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKFoURW0OhNP7hBckTxa8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0892b8d78b28e0915d6403fe74fe807fc666b36e%2FgrabberEndPt2.JPG?alt=media) | Part | Quantity | | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------- | | Cylindrical Tips | 2 | | [M3-0.5 Hex Nut](https://www.mcmaster.com/90592A085/) | 2 | | [M3 3.2mm Washer](https://www.mcmaster.com/93475A210/) | 2 | #### Video tutorial {% embed url="" %} ## Adding the iPhone mount onto the grabber ![Required components](https://1393952267-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKFoURW0OhNP7hBckTxa8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-efdbfadf392497f621f3d4797eb90300d2bd2380%2FstickClampParts.JPG?alt=media) | Part | Quantity | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | | [Grabber Clamp Top](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/grabberClamp/grabberClamp_top) | 1 | | [Grabber Clamp Bottom](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/grabberClamp/grabberClamp_bottom) | 1 | | [Phone Holder - Top Part](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/phoneHolder/phoneClamp_top) | 1 | | [Phone Holder - Bottom Part](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/phoneHolder/phoneClamp_bottom) | 1 | | [Phone Holder - Knob](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/phoneHolder/phoneClamp_knob) | 1 | | [Hex Nut Border](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/robotClamp/hexnutBorder) | 1 | | [Knob Tightener](https://github.com/notmahi/dobb-e/tree/main/hardware/phoneHolder/knobTightener) | 1 | | [M5x40 Socket Head Cap Screw](https://www.mcmaster.com/91290A258/) | 1 | | [M5x20 Socket Head Cap Screw](https://www.mcmaster.com/91290A242/) | 2 | | [M5x12 Socket Head Cap Screw](https://www.mcmaster.com/91290A228/) | 1 | | [M5-0.8 Hex Nut](https://www.mcmaster.com/90592A095/) | 4 | | [4mm Allen Key](https://www.amazon.com/Eklind-14616-Long-Hex-L-Key/dp/B000GAOAMI/) | 1 | #### Video tutorial {% embed url="" %} **Now you've built your Stick!**