Thread: Shifting with servos
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Re: Shifting with servos
Actually, FIRST goes by the output power, not the input power.

Servos are a very bad choice because you will be shifting at top speeds. Servos have very little output torque, as compared to a piston. Also, designing the system with pneumatic pistons would be very easy!

You just need to have a pneumatic tank, valve, solenoid, all the basic components. You may be able to run off an external compressor, and precharge the cylinders!