Cyborg II stripped screws and loose button

KireiGiraffe

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I just bought a Cyborg II and when I was adjusting it, 3 of the screws were already stripped, and the knuckle button for the middle finger was loose.
I tried to make a post on feedback but I don't see it, so I don't think it got approved, so I'll try here so I can get some help.

I've included pictures of the areas that have the issues.
The screws were stripped when they arrived. I was able to get a bite on two of the screws and replace them with spare screws, but the third one kept crumbling. I couldn't even remove it with pliers. The attempt scratched the bottom metal base around that screw and no matter what I tried it wouldn't budge.

Also the middle knuckle button wobbles left and right. I checked the connections and screws there and the problem persists. I think it's just a 3D printed abnormality so I'm not sure how I go about trying to get a new one that won't wobble?

I'm disabled and so my hand form will change quite a bit. I'm a bit scared to adjust the screws too much in case any more start to break over time. Are there sturdier screws I can replace them with?

I appreciate any help. Thank you. <3
 

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I just bought a Cyborg II and when I was adjusting it, 3 of the screws were already stripped, and the knuckle button for the middle finger was loose.
I tried to make a post on feedback but I don't see it, so I don't think it got approved, so I'll try here so I can get some help.

I've included pictures of the areas that have the issues.
The screws were stripped when they arrived. I was able to get a bite on two of the screws and replace them with spare screws, but the third one kept crumbling. I couldn't even remove it with pliers. The attempt scratched the bottom metal base around that screw and no matter what I tried it wouldn't budge.

Also the middle knuckle button wobbles left and right. I checked the connections and screws there and the problem persists. I think it's just a 3D printed abnormality so I'm not sure how I go about trying to get a new one that won't wobble?

I'm disabled and so my hand form will change quite a bit. I'm a bit scared to adjust the screws too much in case any more start to break over time. Are there sturdier screws I can replace them with?

I appreciate any help. Thank you. <3
tried a rubber band in the screw head ?
or you can try putting a torx tip at an angle and try turning the screw.

for the middle finger, is the screw underneath inside the rail tight ? the one between two lenght adjustment screws
 

KireiGiraffe

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tried a rubber band in the screw head ?
or you can try putting a torx tip at an angle and try turning the screw.

for the middle finger, is the screw underneath inside the rail tight ? the one between two lenght adjustment screws
Yes that one is tight.

Oh no I haven't tried a rubber band yet but I will try that. Ty I'll let you know how it goes.
 
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KireiGiraffe

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tried a rubber band in the screw head ?
or you can try putting a torx tip at an angle and try turning the screw.

for the middle finger, is the screw underneath inside the rail tight ? the one between two lenght adjustment screws
So I tried many different rubber bands and had trouble getting a grip still. Though it's probably less the technique and more that I have a bit of trouble holding both items because of my disability. I'll just leave it for now as I got the Cyborg set up as I like now. Thanks so much for the quick replies and help. ♥
 
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