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why use magnetic balls when you can do this

Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:51 pm
by cambo3d
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130409- ... robot.html

another alternative to the magnetic sphere joint design.

Re: why use magnetic balls when you can do this

Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:00 pm
by ApacheXMD
I dont see how the balls are held in place. Is there a hole drilled through the ball?

Re: why use magnetic balls when you can do this

Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:15 pm
by cjdavis618
I still like pins and screws but it is cool.

Kudos to her.

Re: why use magnetic balls when you can do this

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:28 am
by mhackney
Can you say "zero backlash" - that's the advantage of magnetic ball joints.

Re: why use magnetic balls when you can do this

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:08 pm
by cambo3d
i thought that the plastic cups that hold the balls eliminate the backlash? the magnetism just holds the weight?