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Hi guys, I'm doing a robotics project that requires me to compensate for the bending of the arm due to an end weight. I can calculate the deflection at the end of the arm for a given weight e.g. End link horizontal (90 degrees), end weight = 1000g, deflection = 10mm From this i can calculate...

http://users.aber.ac.uk/mrb6/deflection.gif The deflection article on wikipedia provides a formula for the calculation of a deflection, this deflection is given as a single value. e.g. 10.6mm I'm assuming this value is for the vertical deflection of the beam? (labeled Dy) In which case i...

Hi guys, I'm new to the physics world and am getting a bit confused with some of the terms used, stopping me getting the maths i need. Essentially I need to measure the deflection at the end of a beam, supported at one end. Like this...