There are several free 3D printable models at this site, related to various types of gears, as well as much information.
The globoid explanation was helpful.
http://www.otvinta.com/globoid.html
I'll try to print some next winter...
The Eccentrically Cycloidal (EC) drive was interesting, but has recent patents.
It is easily modeled in MoI using the epicycloid script...
- Brian
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