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Re: Best Place for Learning FRC Motor Mechanics?
As for learning how to calculate an ideal gear ratio for a drivetrain, this presentation was particularly helpful when I started learning drivetrain design:
http://first.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/Firs...rain_Calcs.ppt

Also check out Team 973's RAMP video series. They have several videos on selecting motors for a number of applications (And many other topics as well):

https://www.youtube.com/user/973RAMP
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