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Re: [Ri3D] BOOM DONE. We're not done...

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Originally Posted by Joe Johnson View Post
Working on a spec page but 15:1 is the short answer.
Please excuse my lack of intelligence, but aside from using the Green Cord to spare your motors, what stopped you from simply using AndyMark gearboxes with that or a similar reduction (like a pair of 8.75:1 toughboxes with reduces by 2:1 on the output)? Is there some other mechanical advantage to using the gigantic sprockets? Thanks!
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