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Unread 28-09-2005, 08:05
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Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline
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Re: Building fully flexible tail (several joints) with minimal actuation required

I cannot tell a lie, I saw this first demonstrated for the tail on Jabba the Hut in Star Wars. Just the right tension and balance on a few springs and a mechanical joystick was able to perform some pretty good motion.
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