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Re: Connecting two toughbox minis together

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Originally Posted by Thorn View Post
We need to use a very high gear ratio to generate enough torque to pull back a sling shot. Can we take the output of one gear box and connect it to another gear box where the motor connects? I think that should multiply the gear ratios together and provide a cleaner design than trying to put together our own gears.

Has anyone done this before? Do you think this can work?
What motor have you selected and reduction ratio do you need?