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  1. 27-02-2024 #1
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    you are not alone. Here is my friction brake and sprag clutch bearing that stops the knee back driving its' ballscrew. To attach the Z axis DRO reader to the knee I resorted to 3D printing Click image for larger version.  Name: hv1b.jpg  Views: 295  Size: 459.4 KB  ID: 32188
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    Neat work!
    Sprag clutches allow free rotation in one direction and transmit drive in the other. Can you explain how this is operating in your setup? Are you letting gravity lower it by letting off the brake and raising it by driving through the sprag clutch?
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