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Originally Posted by Coffeeism
In my opinion, R33 would prohibit remaking the output shaft as it does not fall under any of the exceptions. R33A seems to apply to minor modifications of the shaft, IE, filing, tapping etc. The modifications you would make to the motor is pretty major and would alter its base form. If this were a CIM motor I would say no way...
But that's just my opinion. Q&A?
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I personally disagree, as R33 does not ban modification of gearboxes, only motors, and the snow blower motor gearbox is not explicitly deemed as integral to the system.
However, please do ask the Q&A, as that will be the only official answer you'll be able to get (as a note: ask it as something like "Are we allowed to replace the gearbox on the snow blower motor (part #)?" or "Is the snow blower motor's gearbox considered integral to the snow blower motor?", not with reference to your specific design modification, because if you do that they'll probably say that they can't rule on individual designs).
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R33
The integral mechanical and electrical system of any motor may not be modified. Motors, servos, and electric solenoids used on the ROBOT shall not be modified in any way, except as follows:
A. The mounting brackets and/or output shaft/interface may be modified to facilitate the physical connection of the motor to the ROBOT and actuated part.
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