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Originally Posted by Veselin Kolev
Is it legal to modify the gearbox of the globe motor?
I needed to speed up the output shaft, so I tapped out the pins holding the planetary gearbox on, removed one of the reduction stages, made a spacer for the shaft, and tapped the pin holes and screwed it back together. I am guessing this is legal because it's legal to remove the gearbox. Any ideas?
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Veselin,
I have not heard this question asked before and it should be put to the Q&A. The rules state, under R36, "The gearboxes for the Fisher-Price, and Globe motors are not considered “integral” and may be separated
from the motors. FIRST will not provide replacements for parts that fail due to modification." I believe the gearbox is also available separately as a single component. As such it would fit under the acquired and modified language making it a "fabricated item" subject to rules and flow chart for that item. Thinking outside the box again, aren't you?