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Re: RS775 Gearboxes

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Originally Posted by noa_n_f View Post
It seems strange that banebots wouldn't have these available by now.

I'm looking to use four S775 to lift a ten pound arm thats about 60 inches long. Is this overkill, or would it allow me to maximize the speed of raising and lowering the arm?

Any suggestions for a gear ratio/gearbox and where I might be able to get it? The goal is to turn all four output shafts from the banebots motors into a single pivot to move the arm.

Thks in advance!
I conacted Banebots about this and they said they expect them to be up Monday or Tuesday.

I think 4 will be complete overkill. Our calculations allow us to lift an arm double the size and weight (i.e. 4x torque), running them at only 1/4 of their stall torque with just 2 motors.
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