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Unread 15-12-2008, 23:51
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Re: pic: VEX High Reduction Gearbox

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
Is it even possible to turn the little wheel by hand?

This is one of the most ridiculous/amazing things I've seen recently.
Thanks!

No, it takes a lot of effort to turn even the 4th 60t gear from the input. I've had this gearbox sitting on my desk for a few months and every so often someone gives it a spin. Even after all this time we've been unable to advance the small wheel a noticeable amount (you can see the sharpie line we added when I first built the gearbox on the top of that wheel.)

-John
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