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Originally Posted by lamk
For our elevator we are using a CIM with a 25:1 Vexpro VersaPlanetary gearbox driving sprocket and chain. The sprocket's pitch diameter is 1.79 inches. With a 40 lb load we can go up at 1.3 feet /sec measured. Our Pid controller puts out 15 % motor power to maintain the 40 lb load at set point. With 20lb load there is no motor output at setpoint with the talon set to brake.
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Thanks Ken,
Very good ideas and looks like your team has done a lot of research on the gear box design . Our team is composed of 95% new kids this year and they need all the advise can get. They thought about chain drive but are leaning to using a wire cable and winch design for the lift.