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Unread 11-06-2015, 14:19
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Re: Cycloidal Gearboxes, a game changer?

The lack of backdrive and, equally important, backlash make them ideal for precision manipulator control. I remember multiple teams struggling with one or both of those issues when designing adjustable angle shooters for 2013, for instance. That's the implementation I envisioned for them, but I'm sure the brainpool in FRC could find plenty of other uses for a high-reduction, ultra-compact gearbox.
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