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Re: Cim-Sim gearbox for shooter questions

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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik View Post
How long to the shafts really need to be? Our -0673 shafts were way too long to easily get 100% engagement anyways. I think you could get the Banebots motors to work fairly easily.
We are using 2 BB RS550s, Cim-Sim, 26:17 chain increase driving 2 8 in. wheels. We can easily shoot from the top of the key, and even sink the bottom basket while on the bridge.
The 550s easily have enough shaft to engage the pinions. The key is to mount them with a set screw or Loctite 609 retaining compound (or similar product), or both.
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