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Re: Incorporating the vex ball shifter into a WCD Drive

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Originally Posted by billbo911 View Post
Based on calculations with the JVN Design Calculator and input from various sources, I can say without a shadow of a doubt, it will all depend on what you want to achieve.

That said, it looks to me as though a VEXPro Ball Shifter 2 stage will need an extra reduction to get it where you might want it with 4" wheels. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 26:15 or 28:16.

Again, I am NOT an expert on this subject......yet. Please determine your needs and do your own calculations before you make a decision.
Actually, using the JVN Design Calculator, the overall reduction should be between 15:1 and 7:1 so gearing down off the gearbox about 2:1 should result in those ratios which would be a good all around performing drivetrain!
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