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Create/Modify Differential Gear

(Template Builder) Build → Gears → Differential Gear → New/Modify
Creates or modifies a differential gear. Learn about differential Gears.
 
For the option:
Do the following:
Differential Gear Name
If creating a differential gear, enter a string to define its name.
If modifying a differential gear, enter its database name.
Input Joint
Enter the name of the joint that supplies the input motion.
Output Joint
Enter the name of the joint for the output motion. The output joint must be symmetrical; you can enter either the left or right joint.
Reduction Ratio
Enter a positive real value for the reduction ratio in the following motion equation:
"input motion" = "reduction_ratio" * ("output motion 1" - "output motion 2")/2
Invert output direction from input direction
Select if you want to invert the motion, which allows the reduction ratio to always be defined as a positive real value.
Active
Select if the reduction gear will always be active, or will only be active in the kinematic mode.
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