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Re: RS775 Gearboxes

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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
Be sure not to just model for torque but for speed as well. An arm that rotates 180 degrees in 1 second is not very useful.
Based on our prototyping, watching some old 2007 videos, and current consensus on design, we've found that speed close to optimal. Of course, it's only week 2, and there's a lot more testing to do, so our plans may change quickly.
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