Thread: HIGH torque shooter
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Unread 07-02-2006, 11:52
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Re: HIGH torque shooter
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Originally Posted by Gdeaver
I believe said mech. would violate the KISS principle.
Which weighs less:
  • 2 Super-CIM motors for a shooter
  • 1 pneumatic cylinder, and required motion transfer components to shift the drivetrain to a shooter.
Could be a light-weight solution, for those who do not want to move while shooting.

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