Thread: VEXpro ball shifter encoder issue
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Unread 20-03-2013, 01:14
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Re: VEXpro ball shifter encoder issue
We had this issue on our team. It's not so much a shaft misalignment problem as the fact that over time, the large plastic gear's press fit loosens up, and there's enough friction between the bottom face of the gear and the side of the gearbox to stop if from moving sometimes. Supergluing the gear in really is the best solution. If you want to be able to get the gear out in the future, you can put some sort of shim under the gear while gluing; this will let you pry the gear out with some screwdrivers later.