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Re: Reducing Friction in Shooter

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Originally Posted by Dr.Gusta View Post
We just wrap the rope around the peice of 1/2" hex shaft. We use the high torque third stage offered by VEX for their ball shifter and I measured it with a fish scale attached to the rope and unspooling the rope by pulling on the scale. It read out 14lbs consistently.
Here's what I think you are saying. Correct me if it's wrong:
There's a substantial speed reduction gear stage that's still connected to the winch when you release it.

You are pulling with 14lbs at a radius of 1/4"
How is the 1/2" hex shaft supported?


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