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Re: pic: Team 701's 3 CIM In-line 2 Speed Shifting Transmission Prototype

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Originally Posted by Alfaa123 View Post
I believe that he's talking about the fact that the torque of 3 motors will be transferred through the sprocket on the first CIM motor in the chain (the leftmost one in the picture).

The teeth might not physically be able to handle the torque of 3 CIM motors, especially at stall and teeth might break off of the sprocket or other catastrophic failure might occur.
I talked to my team to day and this makes complete sense now. We may have to opt for a stronger gear
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