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Re: Team 449 Climber

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Originally Posted by T^2 View Post
Maybe custom if you have resources. Vexpro CIM gearboxes would work, but bulky because you'd need two reductions.
We don't have much in the way of machining resources at all (miter saw, drill press, and a little hobby lathe), and the drive gearboxes would be an absolute nightmare in terms of space/weight.

I think I'd rather try to add a 2:1 reduction or similar via. chain to reduce torque on the gearbox if this proves to be problematic.
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