Interesting idea. Have you done any price comparisons between using your method and using
clamping gearboxes*?
*See the "gearing options" portion at the bottom of the page.
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It looks like the two pieces VersaFrame still need to be precision machined for the gears to mesh well. Am I wrong? If not, how is this any different from any other custom gearbox?
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All the machining required on the versa frame for this can be done with a drill press or hand drill and a dremel. You can match drill all the gusset holes. Any slotting required for clearance for the first reduction gear can be done with a dremel, cutting wheel, and some patience. All the piloting is handled by the gussets and bearings, so no precision machining is required.
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EDIT 2: Is there any reason why the first reduction has to also sum to 84 teeth, or can that be any gear ratio provided you use the right C2C distance?
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A total of 84 teeth (20DP) is the "right" C2C distance for the 2.103" spacing used by Vex for the gussets.