Thread: Which Gearbox Should I Use?
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Re: Which Gearbox Should I Use?
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Originally Posted by thatprogrammer View Post
If you want something VERY reliable, and easy to use for a WCD use this http://www.wcproducts.net/wcp-shifter-3cim/ Also.. gear ratio calculator! http://www.wcproducts.net/how-to-drivetrain/
First off, thanks for that calulator, it's very helpful.

And now for a another question.

The only thing that seems to change between the 2-CIM and 3-CIM gearboxes is the Force @ 40 amps box. (If I'm wrong in my next assumption, please feel free to correct me. I'm a mechanical engineer, not electrical) Now if there are less motors on the robot (I.E. 4 CIMs vs. 6), wouldn't there be a higher amperage for those less motors? If so, wouldn't the 2-CIM gearbox be producing more than the 3-CIM?