Cycloidal Drives Made Easy: Design, Build, and Test with Fusion 360
This video covers the concept, design, and build of 3D printed cycloidal drives, and why they're the best gearbox actuator.
If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments.
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Cycloidal Drive API:
https://github.com/woodenCaliper/CycloidalDrive
SolidWorks Cycloidal Drive (Omar Younis):
https://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/Building-a-Cycloidal-Drive-with-SOLIDWORKS.pdf
My GitHub:
https://github.com/H0W3
Parts List:
- NEMA23 Stepper Motor
- TB6600 Driver
- PLA+ Filament
- Nylon Spacers
- Ball Bearings
- M3 Screws
00:00 - Intro to Cycloidal Drives
00:38 - Understanding Cycloidal Drives
01:45 - Inside a Cycloidal Drive
03:00 - idk
03:59 - Understanding Eccentricity
05:08 - Designing Cycloidal Drives
06:36 - Designing in Fusion360
07:41 - Implementation of Bearings (Budget)
08:51 - Building my Cycloidal Gearbox
10:37 - Testing my Cycloidal Gearbox
Music:
New Life - Noire