Thanks all for your replies.
The free-wheeling resistance has to be very low to avoid causing issues in the print. An active slip clutch or magnetic clutch would work to engage/disengage the motor, I was just wondering whether there was a passive solution I hadn't yet discovered.
Unfortunately...
Hi everyone,
I am currently working on an upgrade to a 3D printer filament spool holder. I have been looking for a passive system which allows the free turning of a spool in one direction and engages is with a motor in the other direction.
I have experimented with one way bearings however I...
Thank you for all your answers!
The purpose of the motor is to extend a boom containing sensitive electronics. The boom will be extended at mission start and it will not be required to stow and redeploy it.
I am starting to think that the number of cycles / parts tested is much more important...
Hi all,
I'm looking for information on how to define the appropriate test duration for a single-shot actuator. The actuator in question is an electric motor which is planned to function for 30s only in orbit. The motor is a single point of failure for the mechanism.
Powering the motor for...
