Thread: segway project: where to get torsion springs (around 20-40ft/lbs)
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Re: segway project: where to get torsion springs (around 20-40ft/lbs)
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Originally Posted by dfukuba View Post
The problem with that is garage door springs are many feet long. I want this to be something that would be around 4in long max.
Try cutting one shorter and measuring how strong it is?