501 needs your help – P60k 256:1 Banebots Transmission

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by fox46

The mechanism on our robot is neutrally biased by a gas shock- you can lift the arm with one finger

How much inertia does the arm have? how much load is on the transmission when you change arm travel direction?

Before using a specific gearbox, should the team take one apart and see if the design is sufficient for what they're going to do with it? especially if they read that the torque rating of the gearbox is less than what it can generate with the motor they're using?

It's a tough situation, and a good way to show how things work in real life, unfortunately.