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Fixed Flex Issues, Planetary Problems

A project log for Strain Wave Gear Robotic Arm

Mostly 3D Printed Strain Wave Gear Robotic Arm

jared-fensterJared Fenster 07/10/2024 at 00:310 Comments

Both the Wave Generator and the FlexSpline seem to work very well now. I am still struggling with the Planetary Gear box as there is too much internal friction. It seems to be the lowest efficiency part. I am holding back from adding grease until I build out the body of the gearbox to hold the motor properly

The roof of the FlexSpline where the output is still flexes when in motion. I suspect when I attach the output bearing and lid the FlexSpline will become much less flexible and will require redesign.

If the problems with the friction in the Wave Generator come back, I may switch the outer casing to TPU. 

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