CVT also uses a single clutch pack and planetary gear set for reverse only. Although they both use transmission fluid, CTV fluid contains different and unique properties than standard ATF.

Realizing that it’s essentially a cycloidal drive meshed with a planetary gear set, he got to work in CAD and, in seemingly no time, had a design to test. You can see the full results of his ...

In those mechanisms, a high-torque, low backlash gearbox might be just the thing, and a 3D printable split planetary harmonic drive for the popular NEMA 17 motors would be even better. Right up ...