Alternatives to Banebots transmissions.

[billbo911]

Last night we found out that we will not be receiving our order from Banebots in time for shipping. This could potentially cripple our robot. We have designed and built our robot's arm to be driven by the RS550 with a 64:1 P60 transmission and a 4.125 chain reduction. Without the transmission being available, we are now looking for solid alternatives.

Option #1: Purchase a FP Planetary adapter and an AM Planetary gearbox. Feed that into a Toughbox and then run it's output through the 4.125 chain reduction. This will give us 33% less torque than the original design, but with enough surgical tubing will still work. The catch is paying for a second gearbox set up and rush shipping, as well as waiting for delivery.

Option #2: Go back to our roots and install the 2011 FP motor into a DeWalt transmission and then run that to the chain reduction. The result would be approx. 20% less torque than the original design, but most likely more reliable than the BB tranny. Add some surgical tubing and we are good to go. This will be virtually a zero cost option for us as we already have the parts.The only caveat is pressing the pinion onto the FP is always a risky proposition.

Are there any other transmission options out there that can be attained quickly and easily?