compliant mechanisms

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+title: "Compliant mechanisms"
+date: 2024-12-16
+tags: sculpture 3dprinting
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+[Jay Hineman](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cmdgvoUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao) reminded me about the coolness of [compliant mechanisms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compliant_mechanism), which use elastic deformation to achieve force and motion transmission---they're also naturals for 3d-printing.  Some resources...
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+# Learning resources
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+- [Jonathan Hopkins' (UCLA) video series](https://www.youtube.com/@TheFACTsofMechanicalDesign) -- several playlists to choose from
+- Howell et al, [Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms](https://amzn.to/3ZWMe6G)
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+# Fun things to print
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+- [impressive compliant blaster](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y1OKlcw78g)
+- [flaming matchstick compliant crossbow](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUvTxCBWYM0)
+- [3d printed nerf gun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O33g62Kwq9s)
+- [print in place toggle](https://makerworld.com/en/models/467451#profileId-376540)