8 MINI-CIM SWERVE

asid61 · #24 27-09-2014, 23:23

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Originally Posted by EricH

This is, after all, the sort of thing used to power machine shops in the way olden times: one power source, every tool has a belt off of that source and a clutch to disengage itself...

"In olden times" being the key word. I saw a thread on Practical Machinist a couple days ago showing a shop from the 1850's being powered up today, with the spindle running overhead.

I think it would be possible to do the shunting power method you suggest. And it would be super cool. But it would be easier to use 3 gearboxes; 2 for drive (6 cim + 4 minicim) and 1 for endgame and manipulators (4x RS-775 18v).

View Poll Results: Do you think 8 MINI-CIMS allowed would be a good idea?
Yes, I'ld love to see what people come up with using 8 MINI-CIMS.	46	41.07%
No, I like the motor rules the way they are!	66	58.93%
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