We re-designed the clamp with a design by Steven which utilizes two servos in mirror configuration. Bernard, Steven, Jason, and Wesley machined the new clamps over the course of 2 days to get them ready for rapid deployment (due to the looming deadline).
The clamp proved to be a success in many ways: the spatial footprint was much smaller; the dual servos yielded greater force on the cable; the clamp was able to be positioned in multiple places and configurations, resulting in a more modular design.
Even with the dual servos, new clamp, and a single ended design, the cables still did not actuate enough to shift a single gear.
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