Compliant mechanisms

Jay Hineman reminded me about the coolness of compliant mechanisms, which use elastic deformation to achieve force and motion transmission—they’re also naturals for 3d-printing. Some resources…

Learning resources

• Jonathan Hopkins’ (UCLA) video series – several playlists to choose from
• Howell et al, Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms

Fun things to print

• impressive compliant blaster
• flaming matchstick compliant crossbow
• 3d printed nerf gun
• print in place toggle