MECH-002MECHANICSAdvanced
QDD Actuator Design
Design and build a quasi-direct drive rotary actuator
The CatBot actuator is the hardware core of the platform. This course documents the design decisions, tradeoffs, and manufacturing considerations behind a low-reduction planetary quasi-direct drive actuator — from concept through CAD through first spin.
Modules
2
Lessons
2
Hours
18h
Level
Advanced
Course Content
Module 1
QDD Architecture
Why QDD, how it works, and how it compares to conventional actuation.
Module 2
Motor Selection
Matching motor parameters to actuator requirements.
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