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Re: Gear ratios for launcher

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Originally Posted by iambujo View Post
As a data point, we are using a 2011 FP motor
When you say "2011 FP motor", what does that mean?

I looked at the 2011 KoP, and there's a FP 00801-0673 listed, and a FP gearbox with a 9015 motor. These motors are very different. Which one are you using?

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We calibrated tonight and this setup at max speed through a Jaguar gives about 2200 to 2300 RPMs.
How did you measure the RPMs?

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Less than we expected, I guess there is more drag than we had figured.
What were you expecting?