Zero backlash, high “gear” reduction, high torque transparency, silent operation, and low cost. What is this miracle speed reduction technology, you ask? Well, it’s shoelaces and a bunch of 3D printed plastic, at least in [Aaed Musa]’s latest installment in his series on developing his own robot dog.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2024/06/03/gears-are-old-and-busted-capstans-are-cool/