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Originally Posted by EricH
I'm not certain how it was done, but a small R/C type gearbox had the motor directly attached to it. I *think* the ratio was 16:1. Wheel on the output shaft. This was the extension/retraction motor, BTW. If I had to guess, the pulley was removed from the motor and a gear put on. You might also be able to pulley into the gearbox.
For a kiwi drive, you might want to consider a triangular base instead of a circular one.
As another option, go with VEX. Those motors look like small servos. It's also possible to use continuous-rotation servos.
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I was thinking about a triangular base with arms on each corner
each arm holds a motor, or I can just go with a regular triangle, I haven't made my mind up yet about the complete design.
Vex motors? Got a link?
And I have NO idea what you mean by continuous-rotation servos.
I'm still a newbie, this is how I want to get even MORE involved in robotics in general.
EDIT:
Are these the ones you're talking about
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http://www.vexrobotics.com/products/.../276-2181.html
Would they be powerful enough to do what I need them to do?
I'm going to sleep. Tomorrow I'll update with pictures of my cad designing. Hopefully Saturday I'll have some freshly milled parts ready and possibly some motors waiting for me to play with.