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Unread 16-04-2005, 22:28
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Re: The little Mabuchi motor, Who's using it?

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Originally Posted by wilshire
.... we wondered if FIRST had gone crazy sending us this little motor.... .... It is a cute little motor. weak but cute ....

I think it's actually a usefull motor if you design a little gear reduction around it. We drive a lead screw with the Mabuchi to extend the length of our arm (even when loaded with a tetra).
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