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Re: pic: Dual FisherPrice Gearbox

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Originally Posted by vivek16 View Post
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That is a good idea. It would be much cheaper and lighter.

thanks, Vivek
Made me realize a completely COTS solution to getting ~ 48:1 from two FPs.

Two FPs into AndyMark planetaries into a toughbox yields a 46.8~1 reduction.

I know it's not the lightest, but It requires no machining or work besides assembly (and the FP pinion).
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