Capstan Drive Prototype Shows Zero Slippage Ahead of Gimbal Motor Test
IanPritchard · x · 2026-10-06
- Ian Pritchard prototyped a gimbal-drive pulley overnight, printing a new orange pulley at 2:20 AM.
- The capstan drive showed no slippage once installed.
- Next steps: fully tensioning the lines and driving it with the gimbal motor.
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