3DPrinting

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3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.

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Aaed Musa - Capstan actuators (and a BUNCH of very practically accessible engineering info - a real masterpiece of edutainment) (i.ytimg.com)

submitted 5 days ago by j4k3 to c/3dprinting

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This is a killer reference source and entry point for many applications and projects.

Capstan actuators = rope twisted around two drums for gear reduction, but with limited range of motion.