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Print-in-Place Flexi Linkages — SorryNoFilter

Tutorials/Print-in-Place Flexi Linkages

Print-in-Place

Print-in-Place Flexi Linkages

Learn the geometry behind captive hinges, gap tests, and chainable forms using the Gecko Train as a working example.

AdvancedSolidWorks56 min2 credits

Chapter 1 · 09:40

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Start with motion

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Start with motion

Define the movement before styling the product.

Course content

Chapters

4 total

01Start with motion09:40Free preview 02Build the captive joint18:10Sign in to continue 03Pattern without compounding error15:30Sign in to continue 04Test the plate12:40Sign in to continue

Tutorial overview

What you’ll learn

01Choose hinge geometry
02Set radial and axial clearance
03Avoid trapped support
04Pattern robust linkages

Downloads and references

Included resources

↓SolidWorks linkage study
↓STEP assembly
↓Clearance test STL

Related finished model

Flexi Gecko Train