High to Low Gear Reduction Ordering for Cartridge Configuration in MAXPlanetary System

I am relatively new to FRC motors, and herein refer to NEO motors.
Concerning the REV Robotics MAXPlanetary gearbox, may I know why we should make sure the highest gear reduction is closest to the motor? If not, would it be detrimental to operation?

How would this be related to the static / dynamic load ratings as stated here?

It seems to make sense, but I am having a little trouble explaining this in my mind. Any feedback would be really helpful.

Smaller sun gear = weaker teeth. Don’t want that where the torque is the highest.

This was a big issue with the versaplanatay 10:1 stage.

4 Likes

Thanks! I did some more research and it makes sense.
Learning more about the VersaPlanetary Gearbox also helped.