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Re: Cim-Sim gearbox for shooter questions

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
what Fisher Price motors are you using? there are 5 different legal FP motors this year

what is the gear ratio from motor rpm to wheel rpm ?

how fast is the wheel spinning ? -or- how many amps is the motor pulling ?


-We are using the 2 new FP that were in this years kit.
-Gear ratio off of the output of the gear box is a little over 1:1, a 24 tooth sprocket on the gearbox to a 22 tooth on the wheel.
-honestly could not tell you how fast the wheel is spinning or the amperage.
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