Move Stewart platform without Kinematics

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The discussion focuses on moving a Stewart platform using joystick controls for X, Y translations and roll, pitch, yaw without precise kinematics. The user seeks a simple combination of actuators to achieve approximate movements while ensuring the safety of linear actuators. The consensus suggests utilizing a standard arrangement of six linear actuators to facilitate these movements effectively.

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Hello,

I've a small project (stewart platfrom) part of another one. I'd like to move my platform with a joystick on X, Y translations and roll, pitch, yaw.
Since this is a component of a bigger project, so this part should just move without precise kinematics, I'd like to perform approximate translations and rotation but without damage my linear actuators. Is there a simple actuators combination to perform this movements?
 
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I don't understand your question. Why can't you accomplish all that with the standard 6 linear actuator arrangement? Surely you do not mean unlimited translation or rotation.

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