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Originally Posted by mrnoble
a reaction wheel?
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Almost certainly not, IMHO. That looks like it's made of a light foam (like insulation). In our testing/equations for reaction wheel, there's no way you'd have enough weight from that.
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Originally Posted by iCurtis
Is it the duct portion of a ducted fan? You guys seem to know what's up when it comes to moving air.
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Maybe- it doesn't look hollowed out there, but that's not to say it won't be. My guess is a fitted shooter drive wheel, though.
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