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Re: Cycloidal Gearboxes, a game changer?

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Originally Posted by Joey Milia View Post
From what I can tell the main disadvantage for FRC COTS is that they have to be designed for a specific ratio. Unlike a planetary where you can combine a couple lower reduction stages for a variety of high reductions the manufacturer would only be able to offer a few high reduction ratios.
That could be pretty simply solved by facilitating the use of reduction before the input to the cycloidal gearbox. 8mm keyed shaft inputs would allow for direct drive from CIMs/MiniCIMs, but also potentially VersaPlanetary, CIM-Sim, and/or CIM-U-Lator. Allowing for 3/8 or 1/2" round or hex inputs would open up possibilities even further.
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