Extending a Hex Shaft?

[craigboez]

Originally Posted by Aren_Hill

VersaPlanetary gearboxes have a spline on the output shaft with much higher torque carrying capability than the flats of other gearbox shafts.
Making your own spline would require a lot of effort

I hadn't bothered to look at the inner workings of the VersaPlanetary until now. That is quite a spline. Since we a) never use planetaries for high torque applications and b) like to customize the output shaft I don't see us investing in these any time soon.

So as a follow up to my original suggestion, first buy a Banebots P60 and then DIY the output shaft.

[Paul Copioli]

Originally Posted by craigboez

I hadn't bothered to look at the inner workings of the VersaPlanetary until now. That is quite a spline. Since we a) never use planetaries for high torque applications and b) like to customize the output shaft I don't see us investing in these any time soon.

So as a follow up to my original suggestion, first buy a Banebots P60 and then DIY the output shaft.

You should reconsider. In industry, planetary gearboxes are the go to gear boxes for high torque applications. The versaplanetary's load carrying capability is only limited by the aluminum hex shafts ultimate strength. It is stronger than its spur gear counterparts.

It has larger output bearings and a 28 tooth 0.5 module spline that has incredible load carrying capability.

[Bruce Newendorp]

Two AndyMark or VexPro hex hubs and six 10-32 screws.

[eedoga]

I'm sorry if this is off topic, but what is this magic cart you speak of?

Edoga

[pfreivald]

Originally Posted by eedoga

I'm sorry if this is off topic, but what is this magic cart you speak of?

Edoga

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