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Unread 05-02-2012, 15:50
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Re: Gear ratios for launcher

FIRST Team 1296 is trying 2 FP 801 motors at 6:1 and 2 AM motors at 4.64:1 driving 2 8" wheels (both under the ball) - have not got it running yet, a proof of concept with a CIM at 3:2 worked nicely compressing the ball 1-1/2"

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