Low Cost Planetary Gearbox Source...

[Joe Johnson]

Larry Barello asked this question Here

Originally Posted by Larry Barello

Joe, which of the 20:1 gearboxes would mate with the FP motor? Would I need to replace the pinion? Does Bane's pinion mate with the FP shaft?

Thanks!

The Fisher Price motors are "550" motor cans. This has become a sort of standard for Mabuchi/Johnson Wantabees to copy. Anyway, as it turns out the "545" can sizes are almost identical only slightly shorter (and less torquey typically). So any of the Banebot transmissions that use the 545 motor can use a 550 series motor. By the way, the Mabuchi motor is "RS-545SH-2485" it IS a 545 series motor already.

To answer your question, Larry, this is the exact motor/gearbox you want.

You also have to buy this pinion or pull the one of the motor that the gearbox comes with.

Good Luck,

Joe J.

[Evil Robotics]

I talked to Rick Marriot from Bane Bots today and he said the If you order on the internet he can usually ship in about 2 days based on stock avaliabilty.

These are nice gearboxes. (no plastic gears).

Has anyone figured out if the speed controllers are also legal FIRST parts?

[Joe Johnson]

Originally Posted by Evil Robotics

Has anyone figured out if the speed controllers are also legal FIRST parts?

I can't see how they can be based on my understanding of the rules.

Joe J.