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Re: 775pro .5" Hex Output Shaft
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Originally Posted by cbale2000
Why not just use a 1/2" Hex versa-planetary with no reduction? The tolerances will be much better and you'll have the added bonus of standard mounting holes. |
True that you could definitely do this, but if you are going through the trouble of building a custom gearbox, why add extra parts when you could just put a gear on the motor shaft and skip the extra weight/space/added friction (friction is minimal) of a 1:1 COTS gearbox?
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