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Re: pic: VEX High Reduction Gearbox
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Originally Posted by Rich Kressly View Post
Say we're driving on the big wheel to Mars ... how many little wheel turns?
At closest approach (such as during the perihelic opposition in August 2003) the Earth-Mars distance can be as small at 34,646,418 miles. In that case, the little wheel turns 572.418 times. During conjunction, such as the one just ending this week, the distance can be approximately 247,821,000 miles. In that case, the little wheel turns 4094.437 times. I would find that number to be excessive, so for a Mars transportation application I would want to add on at least one more 12:60 reduction stage.


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