Recent content by cpcoe

Thanks, I'm thinking the rotary encoders should be independent of the winches because the cable winding on the drum creates a variable axle size. I imagine a pulley wheel/ encoder mounted between the winch and end-effector for cable length and velocity measurement. In regards to controllers and...

hi, I'm designing a 50ftx50ft, 8-cable Cable Driven Parallel Robot and am thinking this is a pivotal decision. the corner posts are 10ft tall and the machine should be able to lift 100lbs at least 5ft off the ground. traveling speed of the end effector is less important than accuracy but I'm not...