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Unread 09-01-2013, 04:36
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Re: Toughbox vs KOP Toughbox Mini

Do I? Increasing the gear ratio means the motors turn more to get a single rotation of the output shaft, which slows down the drive, which allows more torque, which wins pushing matches while drawing more current. But I'm an EE, so what do I know?
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