Gears are Old and Busted, Capstans are Cool

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/