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Re: Fisher Price Gearbox?

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Originally Posted by MCahoon View Post
I think the F-P gearbox is 124:1. Pretty slow. Works for arms (like 330 has done with it). As was pointed out, there are a couple of other options for using the F-P motor, and which mount more easily. The kidney bean shape of the F-P gearbox takes some creative mounting work, and you still have to make something to couple onto a shaft (usually).
330 uses two further reductions for arms.

15000/124= 120 RPM output speed, roughly. What speed are you looking for (roughly)?
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