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Unread 17-02-2006, 23:07
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Re: Need Help

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Originally Posted by mechanicalbrain
However... that being said, What you can do is remove the motor from one of the Papst fans and put it into a new fan housing. It's a bit tricky but if you have a need for a specific housing it's doable.
innovative.....but not slick enough I'm afraid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Section 5
<R36> So that every robot’s maximum power level is the same, the motors in the kit may not be modified in any
way, except as follows:
• The mounting brackets and/or output shaft/interface of the motors may be modified to facilitate the
physical connection of the motor to the robot and actuated part.
• 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.
• The electrical input leads on the motors may be trimmed to length as necessary.
I do believe taking the housing off the papst fans would not be legal according to R36