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⚙️ Cardan Universal Joint 3D Test Rig: Speed Ripple, Z/W Double-Joint Phasing and Driveshaft Torque

Cardan (Hooke) universal joint: output speed ripple w2/w1 = cos b / (1 - sin2 b sin2 th1), double-joint Z and W phasing, torque ripple and inertia effects.

Engineering & Materials3DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted🟠 Blender⇄ 2D version

⚙ Under the hood

A Blender-built Cardan universal-joint test rig: motor, forks, spider, discs and a Z or W double joint. Live speed ratio cos b / (1 - sin2 b sin2 th), phase error, torque ripple from output inertia, and three in-page numerical checks.

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3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install