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Re: gear ratio

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Originally Posted by JM987 View Post
which would give you a looow speed, but high torque
This depends on what motor is used, and what the application is. For example, a 12:1 reduction used with CIM motors would be fast if used for an arm rotation, but slow for a drivetrain.