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Re: BaneBots P60 + FP motor tips

I know everyone likes custom made gear pullers and I like to do things the "right" way too sometimes.

However, I have found it MUCH more efficient to simply break the gear off. It's not like you're planning to use it ever again. Grind a flat onto the pinion on FP motor and drill holes that run along the length of the gear but do not quite reach the shaft. You then put the gear part in a vise and, using a cold chisel, break the gear off. Make sure to cover the holes of the FP with a rag or tape or something so that the shavings don't stick or go in. Also, put only the gear part in the vise and hold the motor so there is no lateral load on the shaft. This is a job best done with two people.

-vivek
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