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Re: usage of denso window motor

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Originally Posted by heathput View Post
Think about it. The window motor gearbox is small and has mounting holes so it is easy to mount. The motor is pretty wimpy though. A 775 banebot turns only slightly faster, but has a much higher stall torque. By my calculations the window motor on the gearbox can produce about 90 inch pounds of torque at stall. With the banebot on the gearbox the number is a little more than 300 at stall. I do not think the plastic gears will hold up to 300, but I can run the motor at less than half the stall and still lift a boat load.
Well if your numbers are correct then I can see why you would want to switch. I personally feel that you might be taking the difficult route by trying to switch motors since there are other ways to increase torque other than switching motors. However since I don't know how you plan to use the motors I cant say whether your going overboard or not. In any case, like Vikesrock said, the best place to post a question like this the Official Q&A forum.

If you don't mind though I would love to see how the motor swap turns out though, assuming the GDC says its OK.

Last edited by NyCityKId : 24-01-2011 at 10:54.