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Unread 10-01-2014, 13:53
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Re: Build Blitz CAD?

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Originally Posted by Grant Cox View Post
The idea was that the tab hung down vertically in between the two gears of the choo-choo. During normal operation, the larger gear spun clockwise, brushing the lexan out of the way (think sort of like a playing card in a bicycle spoke). However, if the system tried to backdrive, the interface between the two gears would reverse, choking the lexan tab into tension between the two gears and locking it up.
Thanks for the response Grant.

Is the 3D printed CAM the black tab on the hex shaft? Is this the tab that was used in conjunction with a limit switch that is not shown?

Thanks again - learning still from the Build Blitz and the follow up CAD.
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