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Re: Minibot climb rate

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Originally Posted by Tobot View Post
The photo was taken seconds after opening the box for the first time. It was quite clean and lubrication was pretty light.
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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
Considering the use of tiny helical gears I think adding more lubrication will help even unmodified gearmotors.
I looked at one of the transmissions we had, and I didn't notice any lubrication. It may have been there, but I couldn't see it or really feel it.

Does anyone have a good grease for these guys? I'd imagine you'd want a pretty light grease.
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