Need a help with coupling Parallex 360 servo feedback motor to D shaft

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• iseries Posts: 1,453

  2020-03-12 10:02

  I 3D print those parts.
  
  Mike
  

  

  

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• dksinghal Posts: 2

  2020-03-12 11:03

  Thanks Iseries
  it was helpful to get the name
• Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514

  2020-03-12 18:19 edited 2020-03-12 18:20

  I would strongly recommend a solution that uses the round hub that comes with the servo. The reason is that the injection-molded splines in the hub are much stronger than any that can be 3D printed or laser cut. I've tried laser cutting splines, and they have a tendency to slip under load.
  
  Also, I would recommend using a flexible shaft coupler that allows for slight misalignment between the servo and the encoder; otherwise, something could break. I've seen it happen.
  
  But more to the point, the Servo 360 has a built-in encoder, and it's a very good one. Why do you need an external encoder to begin with?
  
  -Phil
• rosco_pc Posts: 451

  2020-03-13 10:26

  What about this one: https://www.servocity.com/25t-futaba-set-screw-shaft-coupler
• idbruce Posts: 6,197

  2020-04-09 04:00 edited 2020-04-09 04:01

  Also, I would recommend using a flexible shaft coupler that allows for slight misalignment between the servo and the encoder; otherwise, something could break. I've seen it happen.

  +1
  
  I once broke the shaft (0.25" dia.) on a $160 NEMA 23 stepper motor due to misalignment. All I could say at the time was "OUCH"