In today's deep dive, we journey through the evolution of Jugglebot's actuators:

🔍 Recap of the Old Design: We take a nostalgic look back at our original actuator design, appreciating where we started and recognizing its constraints.

❌ Challenges with the Old Setup: While our old actuators did the job, they had their limitations. Discover what hindered us from reaching peak performance.

🔧 Unveiling the New Actuator Design: Change is afoot! I introduce our brand-new actuator design, optimized for speed, modularity, precision, stiffness, and strength.

📊 Putting Them to the Test: Witness firsthand how these new actuators outperform their predecessors in head-to-head comparisons.

📢 Quick Housekeeping Note: We've launched a Zulip site dedicated to Jugglebot's journey! More details in the video.

🛠 DIY Assembly Guide: For the makers out there, I'll guide you step-by-step on how to assemble these cutting-edge actuators for your own projects.

Your feedback has been a driving force behind these improvements. Thank you for being a part of Jugglebot's evolution! Let me know your thoughts on the new design and if you join our Zulip community. Happy juggling and building!

🔗 Links Mentioned in the Video:

▶️ Previous Linear Actuators Video:
   • Designing High-Performance Linear Act...  

🔧 Brake Resistor / Regen. Braking Info:
Find a summary of my attempts and the current status here:
https://pdj.zulipchat.com/#narrow/str...

💬 Join our Zulip Community:
https://pdj.zulipchat.com/

🛠 Build the Actuator - Bill of Materials + Files:
https://www.printables.com/model/569606

🎪 Support Jugglebot's Evolution on Patreon! 🤖
Join the Jugglebot family today:   / harrisonlow  

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Design Requirements
01:20 - Overview of Previous Design
01:49 - Pros and Cons of the Last Design
03:21 - How is the New Design Any Better?
04:13 - How are the Strings Routed?
05:01 - Performance Metrics
05:20 - Endurance Testing
06:24 - Speed Testing
07:08 - Precision Testing
08:46 - Strength Testing
09:27 - Performance Summary
09:45 - Possible Improvements
11:51 - Final Remarks and Zulip Update
13:16 - Assembly