Gearbox issues

[JamesCH95]

Originally Posted by PortugazD.Ace

1. I was thinking that I would need a more powerful motor. My problem is that I can't find one. If you have any links or recomendations for this while still being a workable size for my concept, please post.
2. There is a black box where the CAD rendering should be. I'll have to figure that out and get back to you.

What are your power requirements? Do you have a top speed or acceleration in mind? If you can give us some parameter to work with we can help determine how much power you will need, which will determine what size of motor you should get.

Drill motors are a good way to go, they can pack a ton of power in a relatively small package. Gearing most motors down is going to require a bit of space, so using a flexi-shaft as PAR_WIG1350 suggests might be a good way to go.

I would immediately surrender the notion that you will find a motor that can fit inside of a roller blade wheel and supply any meaningful amount of power.