Rotary End Effector

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Added a degree of freedom to the end of a robotic element by producing a bolt on servo driven belt drive. The unit is used to monitor and position an end effector on a long arm. A servo motor is coupled with a tensioner, a rotary dampener, and a clamp on quick-disconnect pulley to rotate the spindle assembly. The spindle is mounted through two tapered bearings in a milled bearing block via a turned collar and a bearing nut. The spindle is hollow to allow for passage of wire, tube, etc...