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Re: Uses of CIMS and associated reductions

330 has run:

CIM through custom spur gear setup to run a 4-bar in 2003. Not sure of reduction, but fairly large.
Big CIM powering a shooter wheel in 2006. Smallish reduction.
CIM-powered leadscrew in 2010 for lifting the robot off the floor.
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