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Re: Crazy Drive Train Ideas

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Originally Posted by Mageofdancingdr View Post
Train drive, with pneumatics.

hook up pneumatic pistons to crankshafts and as the pistons go in and out they create torque on the axel. most powerful drive system ever.
The compressor is just about the least powerful motor in the KOP, so that drivetrain will be about the least powerful. It could have high pushing force though.
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