Frequently Asked Questions

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Actuator - Planetary Gears - Gears not turning or stuck?

When assembling the planetary gears, the planetary gears may be tight and/or difficult to insert the first time. We don't worry, this guarantees that the actuator will not have any backlash during operation of the robot.

Before closing completely and inserting the balls, operate the actuator freely in both directions. The gears may jam slightly after assembling the four planets in the actuator when the motor first operates.

Don't worry, it's normal, the gears are new and starting their useful life. You need to loosen them up a little. Add a little current to your motor driver, make the actuator operate freely. Once the gears are released and the planets rotate freely. Realign the planets on their arrow and close the actuator and insert the balls.

Reoperate the actuator before installing it in your robot.