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> I think a geared solution will only work if you are building the AT-AT to be as
> light as possible; i.e., no internal detailing, no RCX, etc. etc. Otherwise,
> the weight of the AT-AT become substantial, and I don't think that you'll be
> able to use the gearing in any weight-bearing application. The worm gear might
> hold up, but I'd expect the teeth of the meshing spur gears to rip off at an
> unacceptable rate.
I second that, my 1m+ Mecha has wormgear joints in the feet, knees,
hips & neck and I had no gear rip what so ever.
http://www.arnesson.nu/lotek/creations/lucifer.html
AFAIK it's unheard of in lugnet.build.mecha too, but I've only been
lurking there for a couple of months now.
But motorizing it would probably be a though challenge with balance
and gear slack etc..
/Tobbe
http://www.arnesson.nu/lotek/
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| (...) Hi Mychal, I ended up using friction pegs for the major joints, and relying on the weight of the AT-AT to hold the joints in position. In all, there are four major "joints" in the leg - the "hip" joint, which actually is located behind the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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