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Unread 27-01-2005, 20:07
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On to my 16th year in FRC
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Re: pic: S.P.A.M "Littles-C" 12 speed transmission

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Originally Posted by EricS-Team180
Ok, I think this teaser has run its course.

The gearbox was built by Cory and his uncle for a "Barbie car" design they have been experimenting with. It can carry a pre-k child ~50lb. The front wheels steer and they've tried several combinations of all-wheel drive, by using 1 and 2 of these gear boxes. Cory tells me he powered it with a "big" RC car motor. The car is currently torn down and is one of his "once-in-a-while" projects. Why 12 speeds?...ah heck...why not?

Eric
You're joking right? A Barbie car? That's even more rediculous than having it for a FIRST robot. Anyway, does it work well?
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