Harmonic Drive testing

January 21, 2019

Star Tracker Build: the 100:1 reduction Harmonic Drive gearhead arrived today, and I'm planning out the mechanics for the direct drive train and structure for a case (3D printing a prototype case that will hold everything together tonight).  Harmonic drives are the way to go if you're looking for extreme precision, zero backlash, and just plain cool technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mWemlMEzFk I will be using the original iOptron CEM25P saddle for testing, and the threaded holes in the harmonic drive line up neatly. Gearhead specs here: http://www.harmonicdrive.net/products/servo-mount-gearheads/harmonic-drive/csf-gh/14/csf-14-100-gh