Thread: Miter gears
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Re: Miter gears

You need to give us an example of the output speed, so that we can estimate the torque on the gear (rotational speed × torque = power). Also, what limits the torque on the gearbox (most robots reach an upper limit when their wheels slip, but if there's a braking mechanism, it must be considered)?

As an estimate, look at something like this from SDP/SI. If you mount it rigidly enough, it should withstand typical use in any of the three gears, assuming the DeWalt and CIM are configured per the NBD whitepaper.