Foot Mechanism Prototype

February 11, 2022 Robots

Quick and dirty prototype of a passive foot pitch mechanism:

CAD cross section:

To make a return spring I flattened the end of a 1mm spring steel rod and drilled a 1mm hole through the end for a dowel pin axle:

A drilled out screw acts as a guide bushing for the spring:

Anonymous — February 11, 2022 at 8:01 AM

I love the creativity. I have never seen it done like this. Quite elegant!