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Re: pic: 2012 frc971 transmission

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
I'm not seeing how this is single reduction. I can't get the numbers even close to those speeds, and in the picture it looks like the gearshaft is above the wheelshaft (or the wheels would hit the CIMs).

Is there another gear reduction external to this gearbox that directly drives the center wheel?
You are correct; A 15 tooth gear coming from he transmission drives a 50 tooth gear which is on the same axle as the wheel.
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